REALLY GREAT WORK from our second assignment (2) free Tabletop Workshop for those who are not able to get out and do things. And for those of you who are, but just want to up your skills.
Here are the top ten images this week:
Lighting Essentials July Desktop Calendars
Here are two new desktop calendars for you. A sporting model out to set the land speed record, and Briana in the tropics on a mysteriously dark evening. Either one you choose, your July calendars are more fun with Lighting Essentials. More content to follow quickly,...
Muse or Inspiration: The Model’s Role (Pt2)
Muse in the Studio - A Brief “How to†Guide:(part two of two parts) Okay, enough philosophy, let’s make this simple. Here are a few things I “feel†when I’m modeling. Yes, “feel.†I don’t go and think about these steps when I’m modeling… I just...
Muse and Inspiration: The Model’s Role
A Two Part Article By Briana Shaker Part I What is a muse? The romantic poets knew. The ancient Greeks did as well. Now it's time for models and photographers alike to learn. Quite simply, the muse is she (or he) for whom the artist creates or in whom the artist finds...
The Rigorous World of Macro Beauty Shots
Coming in this close can be a nightmare for the unsuspecting. Makeup must be perfect, hair perfect, every nuance of light has to fall to give the feeling of fresh and natural. And the skills in the toolset must be honed very tightly. It goes without saying that...
Hey, We Got Freebies Too!
Yes... we got free stuff. Who can't use a great desktop calendar? And when it features a lovely model like Briana, you can't go wrong. We have two June, 2008 calendars available in many desktop sizes. I will also give a lighting tutorial for each of the images after...
Natural Light Headshots: Keeping it Simple
In Mexico we had wonderful white Casitas to stay in courtesy of the Las Palmas Resort. They provided some remarkable shooting areas as well as natural light bouncing off all the white walls and railings. I personally love natural light for all kinds of portraiture,...