Using a Speedlight for Environmental Images that Pop
I have been working on a personal project, shooting some of the old mining towns in Eastern/Central Arizona. Sometimes I shoot natural...
Read MoreON LOCATION: with Jerry OConnor, Jim Vigileos and Christina
Photographers in Phoenix like dramatic skies. We get so many days in a row of bright, blue that when it gets dark and moody up there some...
Read MoreModeling the Light: A Model’s Role in Lighting
‘ Britney Spears “Kill the Lights! Don’t be scared, make a move, see me now” A model has a role in...
Read MoreAn Editorial Portrait Assignment on a Short Schedule
There are occasions when you need to work very, very fast and still deliver a shot that makes both client and subject happy. These types...
Read MoreShooting on the Beach with Two Speedlights and the Sun
This is a simple shoot that can have some very nice nuance as you work two speedlights into a shot with the sun as back/side light. Using...
Read MoreFirst “Tech Sheet” and Assignment.
We are so excited about the new series we are starting… the “Tech Sheet” series. We will do one every two weeks and they...
Read MoreSome Recent Workshop Images
Photo by Gary. As the workshops wind down for the year, there is a sense of excitement growing for the next season of Lighting Essentials...
Read MoreLegacy Article: A model in the surf – the full shoot.
NOTE: This is a legacy article. Please click the “home” button at the top of the page to return or use your back...
Read MoreModel Behavior: Shooting in Mexico. Some Thoughts
Bri takes us on a look at some of the images she did on the Mexico workshop. We all had a blast and Mexico was outrageously fun. We had...
Read MoreDeconstructing a Portrait on Location
A direct contrast to the previous image with two strobes and lots of drama, this shot of Christina is simple and direct and with a more...
Read MoreNatural Light for Natural, Subtle Beauty
We are going to take a look at how we can use simple, natural light for some beauty shots of Bri on location in Miami, Arizona. This...
Read MoreUsing a Flash to Add a Little Snap with Natural Light
I love natural light. It has a quality that is so unique and fits with my vision so well. Lots of terrific pics made with only the light...
Read MoreIt’s Called Range: Part Two
NOTE: The Mexico Workshop and Houston workshops are just around the corner. If you are interested in attending one of these Two Day...
Read MoreOn Location: Anatomy of a Shoot (with Video)
On location with speedlights, a model and a videographer. A warm, well, mostly warm December day and we are shooting in Tempe, Arizona. I...
Read MoreOne Speedlight: Some Examples
I know, I know… late for the update on speedlights. I apologize a thousand times. Been unimaginably busy, and things have drifted....
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