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One model? No worries, it’s called Range! (Part One)
Range beyond the ordinary: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. And we each play our parts. And models? Well, sorry, Shakespeare, models can play any part. Modeling and acting are synonymous. It’s what makes us special. We don’t...
One 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. Bermuda workshop was so intense there was no time left for much other than sleeping (and a little dancing to reggae on the beach......
Bermuda Workshop: August 2008… What’s Happenin’
Two weekends in a row I have had workshops... three counting next weekend in San Francisco. Wow... that's some serious travel... Seattle, Bermuda, San Francisco. Sheesh, extreme distances... Seattle was a blast, even though we had a small group. Lots of models and I...
Dispatch: Seattle. (2008 Workshop)
Seattle's workshop was a blast. I wanted to share some images that the folks did there. We will update this page as long as I see fresh images. I arrived in Seattle to a wonderful 74 degree afternoon. Yeah, coming from 107 it was really refreshing. Got all in line for...
“Make the Shot.” A Pool Player in a Rainstorm
In keeping with this months major tutorial on using speedlights to their maximum, I thought I would take apart a shot that Briana and I did in Florida during a terrific thunderstorm. We were hot and it was very humid, but we decided to make the best of the down time...
Using Your Small Strobes for Professional Results: Part One
As we begin to start to find some ways to use our speedlights - or small hotshoe style strobes - for advantage, we need to learn all about them. (Welcome Strobist Readers... thanks David.) I'm not talking about the RTM stuff. Where to put the batteries and such. This...
Our August Desktops are Something to Dance About
Well in the tradition of the last 3 months... can we call that a tradition? Anyway, in the tradition of the last three months we present our August desktops. One features a morning scene we all can identify with and the other has nine tiny Briana's dancing their way...
Speedlights: Unleash Their Creative Power: Introduction
Unleash your Creativity with Small Strobes This begins our series on small strobes and location work. August will feature 4 large-scale articles on using speedlights in the field. Published on Monday of each week, they will include video, diagrams and assignments for...
On 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 lighting gear with us. We are going to use two strobes to 'sculpt' the subject and a bit of careful angling to get the image we want. Backgrounds...
Recent Workshop Attendees Show Off Some Great Work
Photograph by Yolanda Pucinski One of the coolest things I think can happen is when I see some work from a workshop attendee that is really getting great. We can open eyes in a workshop, and teach some skills as well as some solid technique, but it is the student that...
Performance and Posing, Part Two
Briana is back with Part Two of the Posing and Performance Column. Be sure to read her first columns and be looking for more as she helps photographers and models work together to create exciting imagery. Also be sure to check out the Lighting Essentials Magazine for...
Our Big Trip: Part One, Houston, Chicago and Boston
Our trip to the East was a really fun experience. I want to share a few of the images we made on the trip and discuss them as far as lighting and generally what we were doing. This trip took us on planes, trains, automobiles and boats. Every mode of transportation......