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:
Getting A White Background with Speedlights
Using your small camera flash for professional results is entirely possible and a fantastic option for those who travel a lot or want quick setup/teardown times. Today's modern flash units give out a lot of power and they are easily adapted to working with a...
Two Light Workshop One, Part Two
The Two Light Workshop rolls on with this cowboy hat look on "Miss Briana." We shot some with a western shirt and some with bare shoulders... both are represented here. One of the things I wanted to do was to create a bright light on her face and a quick dropoff. I...
Two Light Workshop One, Part One
This is a series of two light shots we did using hats as the theme, and a clean, simple studio background as the setting. For this set of shots we only used one umbrella and one beauty dish. There will be instructions on how to do this with your equipment as well. I...
Creating a Shiny Look
The thing about the corset was the glossy, shiny look. I wanted that shine to be smooth and liquid, a wide and smooth highlight that would set off the face of the model and the textures of the rest of the image. I wanted a dramatic light on the face however, so using...
Single Small Strobe Portrait Directly Into the Sun
This shot of Megan was done for my portrait book. Megan is a Doctor and an accomplished photographer. I wanted a portrait that would be different than some sort of modeling or professional headshot. This location is near the studio and off the beaten path. It is along...
Creating a Mood with Flash and Photoshop
Sometimes you find a location or a situation that you just know that you can do more with by creating the world the way you want it. In this case, the alley was ok, but it didn't get me excited. I saw the shot in my mind with the post process in place. In other words,...