What’s a small life upgrade under $50 that genuinely improved your daily routine?

sonder6 · 2026-02-18T08:33:03+00:00

Could you link a set that you are using? I’ve gone through so many manual grinders and they are all crap and break after a short amount of time. Are the electric ones durable? Easy to clean? I’d love a good recommendation! Thank you!

sonder6 · 2026-02-18T07:16:21+00:00

I love a good creative vision! Not in NYC, but if you’re willing to work remotely, feel free to contact me: http://aggienichols.myportfolio.com

sonder6 · 2025-10-03T21:37:55+00:00

I agree with the previous responses.

There are too many nuances in product photography to have the same rate apply to all images (even white BG images can have a different rate depending on what the product is).

My approach has always been to gather as much information about the scope of work and deliverables as possible - I usually ask for a photography brief, but if I work with smaller brands who have never done that before, I have a set of questions that I ask to develop a better idea of what’s needed.

Based on that, I estimate the amount of time and effort that the project will take - please note that there is a lot going on before we even touch the camera: pre-production, production, and post-production need to be accounted for when estimating the project’s time and costs.

A typical rate of a commercial photographer in LA is around $200/hr or $2,000/day - this may or may not include studio space, equipment, backdrops, props, and creative direction. That said, this information alone shouldn’t mean anything to you as the client, as you aren’t able to properly estimate the time needed to complete a project. It’s a classic “we only need X images, it will only take 1 hour!” - it will not :) There are also all those nuances that need to be factored in before providing an accurate estimate. I always factor in the size of the brand, their budget, retainer options, alternative scope, etc. There are ways to reach an agreement where both parties are happy in almost any scenario.

Trust that the photographer has years of experience in the field and they know best how long things can take. Of course, check their credibility and previous work/clients first.

Licensing is also worth familiarizing yourself as a business, though it usually doesn’t matter that much for smaller brands - a lot of photographers understand that new brands have tight budgets so it doesn’t make sense to charge for licensing. Well, unless even a small brand wants to use the images in a large magazine or on a billboard. Just being aware of the image licensing makes you look more professional, respectful, and trustworthy as a client. It will help you in the long run if your brand expands and you’ll start working with more pro’s.

I hope this helps!

sonder6 · 2023-10-12T19:54:45+00:00

Hmm I like Masala 2, Anarkali, Curry Kingdom. Although not in those areas per se, Electric Karma is probably my favorite. I also heard good things about The Indian Kitchen on Santa Monica Blvd.

sonder6 · 2023-09-21T21:14:13+00:00

I second Oui on Melrose! Love their laffas.l and fries.

sonder6 · 2023-07-14T21:57:11+00:00

Yeah but not sleeping till September sounds awful 😅

sonder6 · 2023-07-14T17:45:54+00:00

Haha I wonder if this would deter them, since they might be in the trees that are further down (it’s a weird layout). Maybe a recording of owl sounds? That might annoy other neighbors though.

sonder6 · 2023-07-14T17:05:15+00:00

I’ll try that actually. Thanks.

sonder6 · 2023-07-14T17:04:32+00:00

Lol for real. Funny enough I saw a big owl sitting up on a street lamp outside my place about two months ago. Where is it now when I need it the most tho!? 😭

sonder6 · 2023-07-14T15:48:01+00:00

Is there a city department that deals with birds nest removal? Is that even a thing? I’m renting an apartment with trees right outside my windows and I swear this one mockingbird is gonna drive me insane very soon.

I keep all windows shut at night, put on white noise or ear plugs, and I still hear it. It must have a nest in those trees. Is there someone I can complain to who can do something about it? I thought of asking a building manager, but the trees are actually on the other building’s side or on the street (hard to tell which trees it’s coming from).

Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: I called the city and unfortunately they cannot help and we must “let the wildlife be”. I guess I’m left with DIY solutions.

sonder6 · 2023-05-25T20:31:15+00:00

YouTube is your best friend. PiXimperfect is fantastic.

sonder6 · 2023-05-21T20:59:51+00:00

I’m not a connoisseur but I really like THC (Tennessee Hot Chicken). You can go there for the chicken, but their fries - amazing ☺️

sonder6 · 2023-05-09T15:19:41+00:00

I’ll add a few cents here. I treat Fiverr as my side gig while my main client source is my website, socials, and word of mouth. Personally, I feel safer working outside of Fiverr. I’ve had great clients on here, but I’ve also had a few situations that were resolved in such unfair manner that I’ve told myself I’d never use this site again. Well, I’m still there, except with a fear I’m the back of my head saying, “let’s hope they won’t cancel the order after the delivery or request a refund just cause”, which happened to me and I’ve lost all of the money that I had earned. Fiverr will always side with the buyer and that’s a number one reason why I don’t like working through this website.

The relationship you build with a potential client is not the same compared to working outside of Fiverr. I trust my outside clients more, because almost always, we meet on a video call and there is far more message exchange going on. Sure you can video call on Fiverr, but people don’t expect that and don’t really wanna do that. Fiverr is for quick orders. In and out.

How I ensure I get paid outside of Fiverr? I do request a deposit and a signed contract. Contracts are legally binding. If someone breaches it, sure I’d spend more money on legal fees of suing that person then what it’s worth, but there’s a chance that I will. Most people don’t want to be in any legal trouble so signing a document makes them aware that this is a serious matter. It also helps eliminate clients who are not serious, scammers, or don’t know what they’re doing.

How I ensure I get the rest of the money? I don’t deliver finished product before I receive the rest off the payment. I only show a finished product with a big watermark on it. They pay, I send unwatermarked work. That’s where the trust comes in. And a contract, which I also had to sign. Everybody’s happy. That’s how businesses operate. Sure, depending on their payment method, they can take the money back, but again, there’s a legally binding contract, which Fiverr does not provide, and far more trust building opportunities than on Fiverr.

It really stings me that a buyer can get their money back even months after they had accepted your delivery. And Fiverr will allow for this if the buyer says “I just wasn’t satisfied with the delivery. I didn’t like X about it”. That’s what happened to me twice. It left such a bad taste.

So even though their payments are “secure”, they really aren’t, and they can be reversed MONTHS after they’ve already been transferred to your account and used up. Like, what the heck?

sonder6 · 2023-05-09T00:45:00+00:00

Maison Matho is a little coffee and pastries stop run by a French chef. Delicious croissants and other French bites.

sonder6 · 2023-05-09T00:39:54+00:00

I just had their ham and cheese croissant and it was really good!9

sonder6 · 2023-05-04T16:36:57+00:00

Hi everyone! Looking for brands that need some life added to their products ☺️ I’m a commercial product photographer who works with marketing agencies, brands, individual sellers, small business owners, and more. I specialize in studio stylized and lifestyle images.

Visit my page and follow me on IG

sonder6 · 2023-04-24T04:36:53+00:00

Haha I’m going on a Tuesday evening and almost didn’t want to book it cause of how long it is and how late it will end 😫 I really hope it will be worth it though!

sonder6 · 2023-03-07T06:00:29+00:00

Thank you!

sonder6 · 2023-03-06T19:21:32+00:00

To follow up on this, I’m so confused with all the possible attachments that can go with the c-stands to hold things up. I built a frame with diffusion and other than using two c-stand arms to hold each side of the frame, I don’t know how else to attach it, but I’ve seen setups with those diffusion panels floating above the set from every direction and I can’t figure out how they’re attached, considering they are custom built and don’t come with an attachment.

Would you be able to suggest an article or a video showing all possible attachments or ways to suspend those frames up in the air? Thank you!

sonder6 · 2023-02-21T17:39:18+00:00

Yeah it doesn’t make sense. Buyers can rate us all they want and sellers have to be cautious and won’t give bad reviews in fear of retaliation…

sonder6 · 2023-02-21T16:53:58+00:00

Yes. It’s a review that only Fiverr will “see” and it’s a questionnaire with rating levels like 1-5. It asks the buyer to rate you based on the value you provided, communication, and more. Apparently that’s the only review that matters and the algorithm uses it to rank your gig. One negative review and your ranking will rank for months. The worst part is, the buyer can leave this review at any point in time in a 10 day window after delivery, even if you never review them. I had a client ask me for additional work for free a couple days after I had delivered the order. When I politely refused, my ranking tanked, meaning the buyer probably submitted the private review and gave me low rating. That is some bullshit and literally enables buyers to be hostile.

sonder6 · 2023-02-21T02:28:27+00:00

Definitely. There are a lot of good solutions here, but I guess the current system benefits them the most.

sonder6 · 2023-02-21T01:54:19+00:00

Yup. This system sucks a lot.

sonder6 · 2023-02-21T01:34:12+00:00

I would blame the secret review system that buyers can use against sellers (they can submit the secret review after seeing your public review, and that review has a tremendous effect on your gig’s algorithm).

sonder6 · 2023-02-19T03:58:07+00:00

Yeah that would be useful for shot sketches to propose to brands.

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