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Your subtitle goes right here.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 that helps make my work easier, and couldn't care less about cost or prestige. If something works well I like it. And if it isn't...
Marketing and Good Karma: Guest Post by Daron Shade
Hi everyone. I am in the midst of the Mexico workshop, and a little behind on my gear post. It was mangled in my DB and I have retrieved it fine, but there are some issues with the images. Watch for it in a day or so. In the meantime, my bud from Tucson, Daron Shade,...
Five Things To Do To Land Assignment Photography
As we begin to work toward our new focus on Lighting Essentials, I want to discuss some truths that go along with this business. Some are probably truths for most any business, and some are narrowly within the creative realm of endeavors... but all are nearly...
10 Nifty, Excellent Excuses for Failing at Photography
After being actively involved with photographers of all types for quite a long time, I have met successful shooters and those who have not made it. There are a gazillion excuses for failing at this business. (And a few reasons as well. But excuses are different than...
An Interview with Daron Shade, Tucson Photographer
Daron Shade is a Tucson, Arizona photographer. We have a great interview here and a few of Daron's photographs to enjoy. But first an update on some changes here at Lighting Essentials. For quite a while I have been working to find my voice and deliver the kind of...
24 Photographs That Rock: From the LE Flickr Pool
Cover Shot by Megan. Wow. It has been a while since I posted. My apologies and an explanation. 1. I had decided to move from my little studio to one that has more space to shoot and in a location that I like better. More on that later. 2. I had the flu. Yeah... the...

