Using Lighting and Posing to Create the Effect You Want
Light can be the most important part of a photograph, but the model and her pose aren’t far behind. You all recognize my friend...
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 MoreClassic Setup for Photographing Jewelry
Classic, for me anyway, method that I shoot jewelry. Most of the time my clients want clean, easy to see pieces that show off the finish...
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 MoreAnnouncing the Portland, Maine Workshop
I am very excited to announce that we are doing a workshop in Portland, Maine on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. It will be a full day workshop...
Read MoreAudio Interview with Ken Epstein
Here is a discussion with Ken Epstein on web sites, Web 2.0 sites, and how he keeps really busy at his Phoenix Studio. You can visit...
Read MoreVersatile Softlight for Portraits
Sometimes you need a simple, easy and quick way to create soft, pretty light for portraits – especially if there is a large group of...
Read MoreBeating the Sun with a Small Flash in a Miami, Arizona Alley
When I saw the alley I knew I had to make a shot there. The sun was coming straight down the little alley way and creating this nice...
Read MoreFill Flash: Two Examples
Fill flash is a wonderful tool for opening up shadows and creating some light where the situations call for it. In using fill flash we...
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...
Read MoreUmbrella Basics
Basic Umbrellas Part One Umbrellas are a staple of the lighting arsenal. You can certainly see them in use more and more as they regain...
Read MoreA Beauty Dish and Cheyenne
A beauty dish is one of the most fun, and unique light modifiers for people shooters. It’s very ‘poppy’ light, combined...
Read MorePlayin’ in the Studio When it is 115 Degrees Outside.
I wanted to do some playing around with hot lights and chose my Lowell Omni and a Home Depot work light. I kept them without modification...
Read MoreOne Light, and a dash of Photoshop
This is a fun little project. I shot Briana in the studio and recorded most of it on Video. I took the video, did very little editing and...
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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...