How I got the shot
The Breakdown | Episode 1
Go behind the scenes of Sal Cincotta’s photoshoots and final images. Learn about the lighting, posing, editing and most importantly, the challenges faced creating the image.
09/17/2020
2-Minute Critique
2-Minute Critiques | Episode 19
Want to learn photography? Want to learn how to be a better photographer? There is no better way to gain valuable photography education than to learn from the mistakes of others.
09/09/2020
September 2020 Inspirations: Best Black & White 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.
09/01/2020
Boudoir Photography
How to Relax a Nervous Boudoir Client
You hear the notification from your email and… Yes! You have a new booking for your studio. You encourage your potential client into an actual paying client… Now, how do you take a client that’s nervous and relax them for their badass session?
09/01/2020
Post Production
It’s Time to Update: Top Features of Lightroom Classic v9.3
Whether you are an expert or fear all things tech, upgrading your computer’s operating system and applications is a must. Of course, many experts will advise against upgrading to the latest version as there are always bugs.
09/01/2020
Shutter Magazine
5 Light Setups to Make Your Videos Look Better
Here are five commonly used video lighting scenarios that you should know if you’re making any sort of film. I’ll admit these are over-simplifications because there are many ways to do each of these setups.
09/01/2020
Post Production
6 Editing Tips for Black & White Photography
We often use black & white photography as a method for focusing on the emotion in an image. In fact, there are only two reasons that we will convert an image to black & white. Both have to do with eliminating distractions.
09/01/2020
Post Production
The Versatility of a Gray Backdrop
Backdrops usually aren’t cheap. Good ones definitely aren’t. The costs can really go uphill if you’re adding several colors and styles to your arsenal. You’re gonna need something dark, and something bright! Maybe something with a floral pattern, and of course one with an old masters pattern.
09/01/2020
Black & White Photography
Using Multiple Lights to Create Maximum Contrast in Black & White
There are a number of ways you can create contrast in the studio. I love to use multiple lights, sometimes with hard modifiers, and then refine the look with negative and positive fill to create a full range of tones and make my images pop.
09/01/2020
Uncategorized
Color vs. Black & White
When I’m planning a shoot and I’ve decided it would make a good black & white image, I start thinking about the background colors and wardrobe that will affect the final product.
09/01/2020
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