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Using a Light Meter and “Placing” the Photographic Exposure
“Breaking Out” as a Professional Photographer: Daron Shade
Daron Shade presents a really well written article about 'Breaking Out' and Breaking In to the world of commercial photography. Another of our "Going Pro" series. I hope you enjoy them. Today finds me in Boise, Idaho. The day after a fantastic workshop weekend here....
44 Terrific Images from the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool
COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY MATTHEW DUNN We have another inspirational post from the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool. 44 terrific images that hopefully will inspire you. I love looking through that pool whenever I have a few minutes. Take your time, and as always, the images...
Posing and Lighting: The Synergy and Concept. Guest Post by Eduardo Frances
This morning finds me in Boston. It's cold and overcast, but our goal is to have a terrific workshop. And we will. Eduardo Frances is our guest columnist this morning. He hails from El Salvador and I have profiled him on the site here. I am sure you will enjoy this...
Staying Natural in Front of the Lens: Model Behavior
Briana Shaker adds a new article on having fun and getting the job done. It is good reading for photographers and models alike. More after the jump as they say. I want to take a few minutes and let everyone know how much I appreciate the great emails and comments you...
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...
Natural Light Portraits from Seattle
The Seattle workshop was amazing. We had a great time and made some amazing images. Using the facilities of SPA, we were able to do several setups. And the models, stylists and hair artists were off the chart. Incredible styling, hair that was spectacular and a dozen...