Ideas, Inspiration, Information and Discussions for Emerging Commercial Photographers

On Location with the GamiLight: A New Softbox for Speedlights

Posted by on Mar 28, 2011 in Portable Lighting |

I use a mix of lighting as anyone who reads these posts know. I do not favor convenience over ability at all. I will pack a ton of gear...

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Shooting Fast: Keeping the ‘Mojo’ Going

Posted by on Jan 6, 2010 in LE News and Info, Portable Lighting |

Well this was a fun gig. Once per year my friend Troy asks me to photograph his choir kids for a year of marketing for them. We spend...

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Gear… OK, Let’s Discuss Gear. Photographic Tools That I Like

Posted by on Oct 8, 2009 in LE News and Info, Portable Lighting |

I get a lot of questions about gear at the workshops and by email. I have lots to say about gear, but I am not a gear-head. I love gear...

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Strobe and Ambient: Finding the Mix for Portraiture

Posted by on May 25, 2009 in Portable Lighting |

I get asked a lot about how my methodology works. What am I thinking about when setting the light? How do I know what the settings should...

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Creating a Dramatic Dance Shot with a Speedlight and the Sun

Posted by on May 22, 2009 in Portable Lighting |

I thought I would break down another shot I did that involved pre-visualization, overcoming a challenge and using small lights for a big...

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Mexico Workshop, April 2009

Posted by on Apr 29, 2009 in LE News and Info, Portable Lighting |

Mexico was an absolute blast this year. We had about 14 models who were there for the “Girls of Rocky Point” calendar shoot....

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Small Strobes with Dramatic Results: Nashville Workshop Images

Posted by on Apr 21, 2009 in Portable Lighting | Comments Off

I have had some great workshops over the past few weeks. This weekend it is Mexico, then some recharge time. Shooting a lot of workshop...

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Using Ambient Light and Strobe for a Natural Looking Still Life

Posted by on Apr 8, 2009 in Portable Lighting |

This is a cover shot that we did for the fragrance company. We wanted a larger space and a more natural looking scene for the cover so we...

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Enough Modifiers to Keep It Interesting… Real Interesting

Posted by on Mar 16, 2009 in LE News and Info, Portable Lighting |

I use my speedlights frequently when on location, but truth be told I would rather have a more robust selection of tools to modify the...

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Spend a Day Shooting Portraits

Posted by on Mar 12, 2009 in Portable Lighting |

Sorry for the long absence. A stolen laptop put me back a lot farther than expected. Add to that the traveling and being without internet,...

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