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Top 3 Reasons Why I Still Use Film

So why do I still shoot film, when clearly digital cameras offer so many advantages over traditional analog film? I’ve been asked this a lot at workshops and conferences where I’ve spoken.

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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.

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Sal Cincotta breaks down photoshoots & final images
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.

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2-Minute Critiques | Episode 19
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.

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How to Relax a Nervous Boudoir Client
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?

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Images
Lighting

Creating Black & White Images with Rich Tones

Although you can simply take any color image and convert it to grayscale, I get the best results if I walk into a shoot knowing the final outcome will be black & white. I allow this to dictate my lighting and color choices, which translate into shades of gray and tonality. It’s crucial to understand what would work better in black & white or color, and this is something that can be mastered with practice.

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