Posing
Editorial Posing for Portrait Clients
Posing is one of the most beautiful ways we can speak for our clients, and it’s all done through body language. I can’t wait to see what your portraits will say!
10/01/2020
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
Product Spotlight
Product Spotlight with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens
The brand new SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens is redefining the classic. Paired with the Sony mirrorless platform, this is a beautiful match made in heaven for both in-studio and on-location portraiture.
09/29/2020
Lighting
Westcott Eyelighter // Before and After Studio Lighting Photos
Quickly Create Stunning Portrait Lighting. This arched reflector was inspired by the unique curvature of the human eye. Specifically designed for beauty and portrait photography, the Eyelighter 2 reflects light toward your subject, leaving a catchlight that follows the natural curve of the eye. Unlike triflectors, this catchlight is seamless, without unflattering gaps.
09/25/2020
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
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
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