September 2019 Inspirations: Best Black & White Image
September 2019 Inspirations: Best Black & White Images Inspiration can come when you least expect it. As photographers, we are visual artists. We express ourselves
09/01/2019
Life
Standing Out From a Crowd
When working with your clients, there are a few things that might seem elementary and like common sense, and yet they are critical to your overall success: being upbeat and friendly, being professional, being on time, being prepared, being well-dressed, having a photographic vision or direction (even when following a creative approach), and knowing your equipment inside and out.
09/01/2019
Lighting
Creating Impactful Studio Portraits | Behind the Scenes
In this video, Sal will cover 3 different lighting techniques that you can use to create impactful studio portraits for your clients. During this session, you will watch Sal set up lights, take Q&A, explain the why behind what he is doing, show you how to use a light meter, and more. In addition, you will see images right out of camera while he is shooting tethered.
08/29/2019
2-Minute Critique
2-Minute Critiques | Episode 8
I’m seeing what I’m going to assume it’s just more of a street photography shot, a photojournalistic shot. But look at the end of the day, just because it’s street photography doesn’t mean that the rules of photography go out the window.
08/28/2019
How I got the shot
Miss Iceland Photoshoot | Behind the Scenes
In this video, Sal is on-location in Iceland with Miss Iceland. In this scene, he was looking for one thing: a gorgeous headshot with a custom made wreath. For gear, he used a Profoto B1 and OCF Portable Beauty Dish. A super simple set up with stunning results.
08/23/2019
2-Minute Critique
2-Minute Critiques | Episode 7
The images: Click to enlarge Image #1 This feels like a snapshot. I’m not looking at it through the eyes of, “I have my iPhone
08/22/2019
2-Minute Critique
2-Minute Critiques | Episode 6
I love this image, let’s call this “Til Death Do Us Part.” It’s got that romantic feeling, and I love the almost-kiss. This is a really good image. Immediately, I want to jump into what we can do to make this image better. Let’s start with the bright spots.
08/14/2019
Lighting
Golden Hour Fashion Portraits
In this video, Sal demonstrates how he uses natural light to create beautiful portraits. From the position he needs to be, to communicating with his subject, this video will give you a great inside look on what it takes to use natural lighting to create the look you’re wanting.
08/07/2019
Lighting
Senior Portraits With the Profoto B1 + Beauty Dish
Lighting can make or break a photo. Getting the right light can be easy with the Profoto B1. Whether the shoot is inside or outside, this off-camera flash is guaranteed to give you an image worth sharing.
08/07/2019
2-Minute Critique
2-Minute Critiques | Episode 5
The first thing I see in this photo is the chair. It looks like they took a picture of a back of a chair. Here’s the deal, I’m always going to acknowledge when I’m not sure what the goal is of an image, and this is one of those images.
08/07/2019
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