Projects
What’s new with Ling? Follow my blog here to see what I’ve been up to as a photographer & videographer.
Multiple Location Shoot
We did this shoot outside and inside a co-working space near Philadelphia, PA. The studio-style images were shot on a portable backdrop.
Vintage Consignment Fashion
The consignment shop owner had some clothing to feature. With its urban and vintage vibe, we did this shoot downtown Putnam, CT.
Coffee-Colored Seamless Backdrop
We did this shoot on a roll of brown seamless backdrop paper, with this setup on a dance floor at a local restaurant’s banquet hall that was available to use!
Website Designer: Modern Rustic
Working from home, a modern rustic environment with downward angles creates a humble look for this website designer, Michelle Blais. We did this shoot at the Ponemah Mills apartment buildings near Norwich, CT, where there were wood floors and a staircase to shoot from above.
Photography Pricing & Negotiating
What should you expect with pricing for your business photography? What are ways you can negotiate? Here is my “cliff notes” explanation of pricing.
How to Work with a Freelance Photographer
Every growing business needs to work with a freelance photographer at some point. Here are some key tips for success when with working with a freelance or commercial photographer for your company.
4 Steps to Hiring a Product Photographer for Packaging
Needing photos for product packaging? Here are the best steps on how to work with a commercial photographer with creating images for boxes, bags, tags, labels, and the like.
Industrial Photographer: Outdoor Power Equipment
Living in a rural part of Connecticut means you collect tree branches, twigs, and leaves, resulting in a huge pile of rabbit (or skunk!) habitat. Burning brush isn’t the best solution for us, either, as the smoke can be irritating and burning is prohibited anyway. Check out my photos of the solution to eliminating brush piles!
Quiet Corner CT | New England Living Magazine
Feature article on my area of Connecticut also known as the “Quiet Corner”…highlighting some of our area’s favorite summer spots.
Winery Photographer | Ox and Oak Vineyards, Lebanon, CT
library shoot for a winery producing award-winning wines in Lebanon, CT
Trigo Wood Fired Pizza | CT Restaurant Photographer
A cozy, warm pizza house serving flat bread pizzas made with their own dough and farm fresh local ingredients
The Silicone Burger Press : Product Photo Shoot
Great product photos should show steps & process of using the item, as well as highlighting benefits. This shoot is for one of the only silicone burger presses on the market.
Agriculture: Cow Photography | A Highland Cattle Farm
Can you trust a photographer with a bunch of cows? Having worked around cattle for decades, Ling Messer is familiar with movement around large livestock to capture the best possible angles.
Kadaejah’s Posh Version
3 different looks in one shoot – welcome to posh Kadaejah
https://www.instagram.com/kadaejah
hair & makeup by Kadaejah the model herself
A Vintage Vermont Landscape | Retro-style Editing for Landscape Photography
A search for new, beautiful Vermont views turned into a rather solemn set of landscape images…
Elderflowers: All-Natural Beverage Recipe | Connecticut Commercial Photography
Elderflowers: Edible flowers of the Elderberry Plant Natural health products: many people have heard about elderberries, often used in all-natural cough syrups and immune-boosting supplements.
“Ramps” – Wild Leeks are the Best Wild Food to Forage in Early Spring | Boston Food Photographer
In the spring, many seasoned gourmet chefs get excited over cooking the most flavorful plant foraged from the forest: ramps. Learn how this intriguing plant sparks controversy and delicious meals at the same time!
Photo Tour | The Ceramics Maker for Michelin-starred Restaurants Around the World, Jono Pandolfi
Many creatives know that experience & quality is “all in the details”. A cheap-feeling, commonplace, run-of-the-mill plate doesn’t pair well with an exquisite entree served by a Michelin-starred chef. Read on about my visit to one of the world’s best ceramic artisans, located in Union City, New Jersey.
“Vegan Seafood” Fast Food Restaurant near Boston? Garden Patch By the Sea in Quincy, MA
Everything Vegan on the Menu! Summer time hits and the ocean breeze calls! For me, that typically means hot, fresh seafood and icy cold drinks
A Farm-to-Table Restaurant Experience in Brooklyn, CT | The Chef’s Table at Little Dipper Farm
Searching for a farm to table dining experience in Northeastern CT? Make a reservation at the Chef’s Table at Little Dipper Farm.
Coracora Sauce | CT Food Photographer
Creamy, Peruvian Hot Sauce with Aji Amarillo In this editorial photo shoot for Coracora Restaurant in West Hartford, CT, I was introduced to their incredible
Favorite Food at a Peruvian Restaurant in Connecticut | Editorial Photographer
Check out some foodie favorites at Cora Cora, a Peruvian Restaurant in West Hartford, CT. This is the most authentic you can get, other than flying to Peru yourself!
Garlic Scapes | CT Agriculture Photographer
My Culinary Delight of June A lot of people who garden stop enjoying its bounty when the garden is “over” in late fall. Those who
Photographing Hard Cider Beverage in a Glass Bottle | CT Beverage Photographer
How do you make a drink in a clear bottle glow with vibrance in photos? Find out how I made these cider bottles look vibrant, without Photoshop!
Quick Food Photos at an Event
Photographing food at an event isn’t always easy, as you can’t spend a ton of time perfecting every detail. How do I make the best of it? It’s always about the light.
Customized Photography for Catering Business Website
Find out how I worked with Renee’s Bistro & Catering with their website designer to create photos for their new website.
Commercial Drone & Landscape Photographer | Stanley, Idaho
Stanley, Idaho is one of America’s most pristine, remote locations for people who want to escape into nature’s gorgeous wilderness.
A Bernese Mountain Dog & Food Ingredients
Ever wonder how you can get photos of a dog with a bunch of food?
Planting Corn from My Own Harvested Seeds (& some thoughts about “sustainability”)
How can gardeners stop the addiction of buying seeds? Every gardener knows that buying seed packets every year can be very addicting. One can easily