Commercial Photography Blog

Featuring in-depth case studies of our work with a wide-range of Boston-based businesses in the areas of product photography, lifestyle photography, and headshot photography. Gain insights, tips, and inspiration from real-world projects.

Lifestyle product photography of Teradyne employees working together on the SpectrumHS at Teradyne in North Reading, MA

Why Commercial Lifestyle Photography Matters
To Your Business

Written by Mark Mendoza on April 3, 2025

Coffee and churros being sprinkled with sugar. Food Photography shoot for Lulu's of Allston, Massachusetts.

How to Prepare for a Food Photography Shoot

Written by Mark Mendoza on March 14, 2025

E-Commerce product photography of an X-Flow, a mass flow controller, for Parker Hannifin in Hollis, NH.

How Much Does Product Photography Cost in 2025?

A Break Down of Product Photography Costs

This article was updated since its original publication

16 examples of headshot photography shot my Mark Mendoza Photography of Littleton, MA.

Preparing For On-Site Headshot Photography: A Guide for Businesses

Written by Mark Mendoza on September 5, 2023

BTS photo of a product shot in the works.

What Makes A Professional Photographer? (Hint: it’s not the gear)

Written by Mark Mendoza on January 19, 2022

Headshot photography of a male on a white background shot at Mark Mendoza Photography in Littleton, MA.

When Being A Headshot Photographer Means Channeling Your Inner Batman

A story of last-minute heroics in Boxborough, MA

Written by Mark Mendoza on November 12, 2021

Product photography of a still from a stop motion animation of containers in a cabinet for United Solutions in Leominster, MA

3 Ways Stop Motion Animation Can Boost Product Sales

With an Example from a Container Company in Leominster, MA

Written by Mark Mendoza on January 19, 2022

E-Commerce product photography of a small product being compared to the size of a penny for MCI in Dracut, MA.

The Large And The Small Of Product Photography

Spotlighting Shoots in North Reading (Large), and Dracut, MA (Small)

Written by Mark Mendoza on June 10, 2021

Group portrait photography of layers sitting together for Perkins & Anctil, P.C in Westford, MA.

How Post-Production Photo Editing Can Make Your Life Easier

See how advanced photoshop saved a Westford, MA law firm time & money

Written by Mark Mendoza on May 17, 2021

Product Photography of Granola bag lineups with a Christmas theme for Golden Girl Granola in Shirley, MA.

3 Tips for Finding the Right Packaged Food Photographer

Highlighting a Granola Company from Shirley, MA

Written by Mark Mendoza on March 29, 2021

E-Commerce product photography of multiple Parker Hannifin products from Hollis, NH.

Overwhelmed By Big Volume Product Photography Needs?

How I Help Clients like Parker Hannifin of Hollis, NH Manage Large Volume Product Shoots

Written by Mark Mendoza on February 25, 2021

E-Commerce product photography of a hair straightener for HED, an online company.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: High Quality Photos Help Boost Sales

How Online Companies Can Stand Out In A Visual World

Written by Mark Mendoza on December 7, 2020

Food photography of a cheeseburger and fries at a restaurant in Devens, MA.

How to Spot a Well Rounded Photographer (and Avoid a Jack Of All Trades)

Showcasing a Devens, MA restaurant shoot

Written by Mark Mendoza on October 8, 2019

Lifestyle photography of four lawyers going over work in an office at Voccola Law Firm in Providence, RI

Why Professional Services Should Always Hire A Professional Photographer

With an example from a law firm in Providence, RI

Written by Mark Mendoza on October 8, 2019

Lifestyle photography of man holding FLIR product for FLIR in North Billerica.

On-Location Shoots: Why A Photographer Must Be Flexible And Prepared

Plus, how shooting on-location saved this Boston, MA company time and stress

Written by Mark Mendoza on July 18, 2019

Proudct photography of belt-winding core for Souhegan Wood Products in Wilton, NH.

Location Photography: When Should Products Be Photographed On-Site?

Plus, how shooting on-location saved this Wilton, NH company time and stress

Written by Mark Mendoza on July 18, 2019

Food photography of energy bites by 6 AM Health of Woburn, MA.

Waltham-based 6AM Health Founder Shares Their Product/Food Photography Experience

And why food products should be shot by a food photographer

Written by Mark Mendoza on April 22, 2019

E-Commerce product shoot of a Contour ShuttleXpress Multimedia Controller by Contour Designs of Windham, NH.

Boost E-Commerce Sales with the Right Product Photography

With an example from one Windham, NH client

Written by Mark Mendoza on March 18, 2019

Lifestyle shoot of two workers

When is stock photography not good enough? 

Why one Waltham, MA company chose custom shots over stock photos

Written by Mark Mendoza on February 11, 2019

Lifestyle shoot of Chopped Champion, Sarah Wade, chopping vegetables in her kitchen in Action, MA

Chopped Champion, Sarah Wade, discusses her lifestyle shoot in Acton, MA

Build a Strong Online Personal Brand with Lifestyle Photography!

Written by Mark Mendoza on November 12, 2018

Food shoot of a noodle bowl with chopsticks from Pho Viet in Newton, MA

Do photographers eat the food they shoot?

And other answers to your food photography questions – with an example from a Grafton, MA shoot.

Written by Mark Mendoza on October 15, 2018

Food shoot of charcoal lemonade by 6 AM Health, a vending machine supplier from Woburn, MA.

Hire the right photographer the first time. Here’s how.

Product photography reshoots are expensive in Boston – here’s how to avoid them!

Written by Mark Mendoza on September 12, 2018

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