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WordPress Themes for Photographers from Lighting Essentials
They are finally here. We have been so busy lately, but it is time to announce that the WordPress Themes for photographers are ready for purchase and installation. We are really pretty proud of these WP Themes. They are built with the incredible power of WordPress,...
Claire Curran Corbett: Dallas Beauty and Fashion Photographer
Hey everyone. It has been a terrifically busy couple of weeks. We are finalizing the book, getting the new DVD into editing form and shooting new work for clients all over the southwest. I will be sharing those images as they come out of embargo. Today we get a chance...
Eduardo Frances: San Salvador Beauty Photographer
Well a few changes are in order, more about them later. This post is a wonderful interview with my buddy Eduardo Frances. Eduardo specializes in people and glamour work in San Salvador, El Salvador. Take a look at his interview, then drop over to one of his sites and...
Mexico Workshop, April 2009
Mexico was an absolute blast this year. We had about 14 models who were there for the "Girls of Rocky Point" calendar shoot. Weather was amazing, and the resort made us feel right at home. I had a chance to shoot a couple of shots with the guys and decided to share a...
Small Strobes with Dramatic Results: Nashville Workshop Images
I have had some great workshops over the past few weeks. This weekend it is Mexico, then some recharge time. Shooting a lot of workshop images and images for the book in Mexico as we are working on the workshop itself. I have Megan, Jerry and Evan going down for some...
April 14: 24 Photos from the Lighting-Essentials Flickr Forum
I am so proud of the Lighting Essentials Flickr Forum. There are some truly amazing photographs here. Thanks to all that participate. Now if we could get the discussions going a bit... oh well. Remember to visit the photographer's Flickr page by clicking on each...
Using Ambient Light and Strobe for a Natural Looking Still Life
This is a cover shot that we did for the fragrance company. We wanted a larger space and a more natural looking scene for the cover so we sought out a warm environment. Our AD found a beautiful home that fit the bill. I knew the item that I would be shooting was...
Keeping It Organized When There are a Lot of Shots
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Coni of Glacier Design and her client, Alicia on a big catalog project. It was to be a couple of dozen shots. Most are what I would call a "drop and pop," or simple product shot. Well, of course nothing is as simple as one...
Enough 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 light. I will admit to sucking pretty bad at the DYI approach. I will simply not go into a shoot with grubby or 'home-made' equipment...
Spend a Day Shooting Portraits
Sorry for the long absence. A stolen laptop put me back a lot farther than expected. Add to that the traveling and being without internet, well, reliable internet anyway, in some of the locations. Whew... Hey, enough whining. We will make it up to you really quick...
Amazing and Astounding… and Cool Too! Twenty Seven Images From the Pool
We are so blessed with talent over at the Lighting Essentials Flickr Pool. This weeks selection is wonderful and exciting, cool and hot - all at the same time. This group has 27 very nice images to inspire you and lift your spirits. Before we go down the pool to see...
Mexico Spring Workshop is Enrolling Now
I don't use this site to overly promote the workshops, but this Mexico workshop is rather special. We have people from all over the country coming to these Rocky Point Workshops. Location: Las Palmas Resort in Rocky Point, Mexico Flying in to Phoenix International?...