Gear… OK, Let’s Discuss Gear. Photographic Tools That I Like
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...
Read MoreStrobe and Ambient: Finding the Mix for Portraiture
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...
Read MoreEnough Modifiers to Keep It Interesting… Real Interesting
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...
Read MoreShoot Thru Umbrella and Bounce Umbrella – a Comparison
There is so much talk on some forums about the ‘softness’ of shoot-thru umbrellas and how much it works to provide a soft...
Read MoreTech Sheet: Beating the Sun with Small Flash
Our Tech Sheet on using a meter will be next time, we decided for a variety of reasons to bring you this Tech Sheet on beating the sun for...
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 More“Why did you light it that way?”
A friend and fellow photographer and I were sitting and having some overpriced coffee when he asked me a question about one of my shots...
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 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....
Read MoreOn Location with Small Strobes and a Model Who Can Fly?
Let’s look at a way to create some interesting, and somewhat ‘ethereal’ light on location without taking 200 pounds of...
Read MoreDramatic Backlight on a Sunny Day
At the Mexico workshop we decided to do some morning shots on the Beach. Precilla and Jazmin wanted to do this hat shot and I thought it...
Read MoreEven If the Sun Don’t Shine…
We were out the door fairly early, and the sky was slightly overcast. Briana had wanted to do this shot for the entire Florida trip and...
Read MoreGetting A White Background with Speedlights
Using your small camera flash for professional results is entirely possible and a fantastic option for those who travel a lot or want...
Read MoreSingle Small Strobe Portrait Directly Into the Sun
This shot of Megan was done for my portrait book. Megan is a Doctor and an accomplished photographer. I wanted a portrait that would be...
Read MoreSimple Setups For Dramatic Lighting
Making dramatic headshots isn’t hard if you know some simple tricks & have a light… or 2. This video tutorial starts with...
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Glad you dropped by. This is my love and my muse. We talk about photography here, as well as the folks who make images. I am very focused on commercial and fine art photography, and we don't really spend all that much time on weddings and such. I have written 5 books - two I give away here, and two are for sale at Amazon, and the 5th one is being edited and designed right now! Thanks for visiting, leave a comment or join me the social networks...