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Creating Studio Portraits That Stand Out
Live Shoot Creating Studio portraits That Stand Out 9.19.24 @ 2pM Central Sign up to watch Sal live! Creating Studio Portraits That Stand Out Final
08/16/2024
Lighting
Creating Sunset Photography Using Continuous Light
Are you ready to create stunning studio photography that has that warm sunset look and feel? In this photography tutorial we show you how we use Nanlite for creating sunset photography using continuous light for gorgeous warm glow portraits.
Bonus Tip // We create some unique portraits using magic crystals.
07/23/2024
Lighting
Dramatic Lighting On Location
Ready to take your off camera flash to the next level? In this photography video tutorial, I show you how to use the Westcott FJ400 to light your subject up and create dark and dramatic portraits for your clients.
07/15/2024
Lighting
Outdoor Portraits Using a Reflector // Westcott Fusion
Harsh sunlight? No problem. You can create stunning portraits with nothing more than a reflector and clever use of blocking techniques. In this photography lighting tutorial, we use the Westcott Fusion which gives us several variations for lighting control.
Natural light photography doesn’t have to be flat and boring. Using a reflector can add dimension and that pop of life into your subjects eyes. If you have ever wondered how to use a reflector for outdoor photography – this video is for you.
07/03/2024
Inspirations
ShutterFest 2024 Top Talent Competition / Top 5 Images
Announcing the winner of the 3rd annual Top Talent Competition from ShutterFest 2024, plus our top 5 favorite images.
06/28/2024
Youtube Video
Beauty Editing with Evoto AI
Ready for some of the easiest beauty editing with Evoto AI? In this photography editing tutorial I show you how I use Evoto AI to edit my photos from a recent photoshoot.
06/26/2024
Lighting
Quick and Easy Off-Camera Flash Set Up
Ready for a quick and easy off-camera flash set up? Off-Camera Flash can be a powerful tool in your photography lighting arsenal. In this quick and easy lighting tutorial, I will break it down for you step-by-step on how to get to this final look using one flash. You will see what a photograph looks like with no flash in the environment and what it looks like shooting with just a wide open light and airy look.
I think using Flash in these scenarios really gives a much stronger and more professional looking portrait. Give it a try to up your portrait photography game.
06/20/2024
Lighting
On Camera Direct Flash Tutorial
Have you tried using on-camera flash for your studio portraits? As a professional photographer, I’ve always been taught to take the flash off camera to create more directional light. In this video of on camera direct flash tutorial for lighting, I will show you how to work quickly and easily using on-camera flash to create some very unique and interesting portraits.
06/12/2024
Boudoir Photography
5 Easy Poses for Boudoir Photography
Posing for boudoir photography is always a challenge. In this video, I will show you some easy tips to posing your clients. Not every client is a model – so we need to find an easy set of poses to get them started. Once they get comfortable in front of the camera, you can then work on more advanced poses and lighting techniques to build on for the images you create.
05/31/2024
Youtube Video
Beauty Retouching with Luminar Neo
Beauty retouching is fun and easy with Luminar Neo. This is one of several tools I personally use in my editing process. I love how easy this tool is for editing your images. Quick, easy, fun and creative are the words I would use to describe my editing. In this quick Luminar Neo Tutorial, I will show you my editing techniques for working some recent portrait images I created. One of the things to keep in mind while watching is a term I like to refer to as “season to taste”. We all have different editing styles and different taste. Work on and find the ones that work for you and your business.
05/23/2024
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Photography training and education for the modern photographer
In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.
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