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Archives for July 2013
The Sandwich Method
Want to hear about one of my favorite recipes of light? It looks like a million bucks, yet doesn’t cost much. And it’s yummy. It’s called “The Sandwich Method.” When I stumble on this kind of glamour lighting setup, especially in an abandoned railroad car, you might hear white- fronted capuchin monkey sounds like, “Ooo
Why Every Pro Photographer Should be a Pro People Watcher
I once had a client ask, “How do you get those amazing shots of emotional moments at weddings? How do you know when they’re going to happen? What’s the secret?” Do you want to know “the secret?” Come closer…a little closer…it’s called observation. That seems pretty obvious; a photographer translates what they observe through their
Facebook Hashtags are Finally Clickable (and Useful)
Our feeds (and yours too) have been abuzz with news of recent Facebook updates. But of all of those updates, there’s one that we’re especially excited about. Facebook hashtags are clickable. Yep, they finally do more than just give me a headache. And all I can say is, “It’s about freaking time!” You can now:
On Location Lighting with Speedlites, Part 2 – Weddings
Some photographers have an aversion to using a flash. A photographer who once assisted me on weddings told me that he “never needed to use a flash.” Instead, he preferred to open the aperture as wide as it would go, and crank up the ISO! The problem is that you’ll end up with lots of
On Location Lighting With Speedlites Part 1 – Portraits
I like to travel light. Maybe it’s because I spent many years working without an assistant. Also, as I grow older, I don’t really like carrying a lot of equipment. You know what I mean, right? Aches and pains aren’t fun. So, instead of hauling hundreds of pounds of studio lighting equipment I decided that
We Remember: Daniel Mast
On May 21st, 2013 the photography community lost a talented colleague, dear friend, and passionate spirit. We share this memorial quote from Rita Wiebner to honor Daniel Mast, whose zeal for life, family and photography leaves a lasting legacy. Daniel leaves behind his wife, Rebecca, and three children. Please consider participating in the memorial auction
We Remember: Eric Langlois
June 18, 2013 the photography community lost a talented colleague, loving friend, and avid adventurer. We share this memorial quote from Carla Ten Eyck to honor Eric Langlois, whose zeal for life, family and photography leaves a lasting legacy. Eric leaves behind his wife, Amber, and his children. Please consider supporting Eric’s family by clicking