Lighting
5 Looks 1 Light
Join top photographer Sal Cincotta in this free video where he helps you make the most out of your studio portraits with one light.
10/16/2020
How I got the shot
How I Got The Shot With The Profoto B10 Plus
Lighting makes all the difference in your final images. Too often today, professional and amateur photographers declare themselves “natural light” photographers. In theory and in practice, we should know how to use all types of light. Natural, flash, continuous, hard, soft, you get the idea.
10/16/2020
Announcements
New Look, Who Dis? A Look At Shutter’s New & Improved Digital Magazine
Have you noticed anything… ahem ….different this month? We are excited to announce a brand new look for the digital edition of Shutter Magazine, starting
10/08/2020
October 2020 Inspirations: Most Creative Image
Inspiration can come when you least expect it. As photographers, we are visual artists. We express ourselves through our camera and the images we create.
10/01/2020
Shutter Magazine
Final Cut Pro X Workflow for Videographers
Empty your mind of everything you know about traditional NLEs and allow yourself, as Yoda says, to unlearn what you have learned. If you’re new to the field of video editing, this will be more like learning a new language at a young age as opposed to trying to learn Mandarin at age 35 on your first trip to Shanghai.
10/01/2020
Life
Covid Creativity
Learning to pivot is something all business people need to be able to do, and this is probably the most significant example any of us have encountered. It is also an opportunity to sharpen skills that can turn heads and win jobs that help differentiate you from the crowd of folks with cameras.
10/01/2020
Post Production
From Shoot to Edit: Creating a Composite in Photoshop
Compositing is a problem-solving tool and an extension to my photography vision. It adds layers to the idea and helps me be more creative. There are different reasons why you might want to use compositing in your work. Here are some of the reasons why I create composites.
10/01/2020
Business
Innovate or Die in a Covid World
So where does that leave us? I want to help you navigate that opportunity when it presents itself in the world of photography and ensure you are as prepared for success as you possibly can be. If you are not ready, it will be lost opportunity for you and your business.
10/01/2020
Shutter Magazine
Selecting Images for Competition: Cultivating Your Creative Edge
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, submitting your work to competitions can help you take your photography to the next level.
10/01/2020
Shutter Magazine
6 Ways to Maximize Instagram Success
You can use Instagram to increase brand awareness and customer engagement, as well as generate sales. Use the tips outlined above to find real clients on Instagram and improve your enterprise’s bottom line.
10/01/2020
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