Shutter Magazine 72 - Behind the Shutter

Moody One Light Male Portraits

Post author:Michael Corsentino
Post category:Lighting Shutter Magazine
Reading time:9 mins read

It never ceases to amaze me what’s possible with just one light, whether it’s a strobe or constant, plus a little know-how and creativity. A recent assignment I shot for one of Orlando’s top modeling agencies is a perfect example of the magic you can create with one light. I’d been asked to shoot promotional images of Kino, a newly signed model. The agency wanted dramatic edgy shots that highlighted his chiseled features and ripped physique. It was the perfect assignment for a couple of cool one-light setups.

Editorial Glamour With an Indie Twist

Post author:Nino Batista
Post category:Glamour Photography Shutter Magazine
Reading time:9 mins read

If you’ve never been to White Sands National Monument in the gorgeous state of New Mexico in the American Southwest, you have truly missed out on an experience. It’s my favorite of the Southwest’s long list of travel hot spots, better even than the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Carlsbad Caverns, the Valley of Fire and the Las Vegas Strip. This 275-square-mile patch of white gypsum in the desert sent my brain reeling with excitement and possibilities. So when an opportunity came along to produce a photography art book that needed one specific theme, I knew where I wanted it to be: White Sands, New Mexico.

Product Review | Bay Photo Curved MetalPrints

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:Product Spotlight Shutter Magazine
Reading time:2 mins read

If your reaction is anything like mine, it’s going to be one of shock and awe. I am not kidding you. When this product hit my desk, I dropped a few choice four-letter words. In a good way. It’s different. It’s impressive. It’s something I know my clients will want. That’s what it is all about, isn’t it?

Product Review | StickyAlbums 3.0

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:Product Spotlight Shutter Magazine
Reading time:2 mins read

StickyAlbums is a market leader that’s focused on one thing: helping us create great mobile apps. This month Sal Cincotta reviews StickyAlbums 3.0. Like all things in the tech world, you have to innovate or die. StickyAlbums has released a new version that offers some crucial improvements to the platform. With the new upgrades, you now have the ability to control fonts and colors on your buttons for more obvious calls-to-action, and you can customize your layouts even more.

The Art of the Black & White Commercial Portrait

Post author:Moshe Zusman
Post category:Black & White Photography Commercial Photography Headshots Shutter Magazine
Reading time:6 mins read

When you think about creating a black-and-white photo, ask yourself, why black and white? Some clients simply want it for a particular marketing look or just for the love of black and white. Either way, you should know why you’re shooting in this style. In this article, I focus on a recent black-and-white project I did for a commercial client.

Sal Cincotta on How to Become a Better Photographer

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:Business Life Shutter Magazine
Reading time:10 mins read

I have been at this for 10 years, and in that time, I have watched my work continue to improve. We never stop growing. But that improvement was not haphazard in its execution. The things I know today as second nature, I vividly remember struggling with eight years ago. So that leads us to the next questions. How do I become better? How do I prevent burnout? How do I chart my career? Let’s dive into some ideas that will help you no matter where you are in your career.

Shoot for Success with Self-Promotion

Post author:Skip Cohen
Post category:Branding Business Marketing Shutter Magazine
Reading time:10 mins read

Many photographers act as if they’ve got a top-notch publicist on their payroll, and do nothing to promote their business or brand. They act as if self-promotion is a dirty word and not something worthy of their time, when in reality it’s one of the most important aspects of building any business. So, let’s get proactive and put you and your skillset in the spotlight.

6 Tips for Capturing Authentic Images on a Wedding Day

Post author:Phillip Blume
Post category:Black & White Photography Shutter Magazine Wedding Photography Workflow
Reading time:12 mins read

Authentic images are the ones our clients want to buy. So how do you learn to recognize authenticity in a photograph? Even more challenging, how do you then re-create authenticity in image after image for your many clients? It’s a hugely important question for your business. So let’s talk about six ways Eileen and I capture authentic moments.

Using Selective Color to Create Black & White Images in Photoshop

Post author:Unmesh Dinda
Post category:Black & White Photography Post Production Shutter Magazine Workflow
Reading time:17 mins read

Black-and-white conversion is an art, and the art is in determining how each color is rendered in black and white. Say you have an image of a beautiful landscape with a deep blue sky full of fluffy clouds. When we convert that to black and white, the blue sky loses its color. Now, I have a question for you: How will the blue areas look in black and white? Will they look light gray? Dark gray? White? Or maybe light gray with a slight gradient of dark gray? Making these decisions for how each color will be rendered is what makes black-and-white conversion fun.

Creating Window Light with Strobes

Post author:Michael Corsentino
Post category:Black & White Photography Commercial Photography Lighting Shutter Magazine
Reading time:7 mins read

Nothing beats window light. It’s broad, diffuse, indirect, soft light that’s flattering to anyone in its path. But what do you do when the sun has set, there is no window or Mother Nature isn’t cooperating? With the right tools and techniques, you can re-create it. I’ve seen this sun-drenched looks-like-daylight-but-isn’t look used often in Gap ads. The light created for these images has the open, airy quality you get from daylight streaming in through a large window. It’s perfect for Gap’s brand. I’ve always loved this quality of light and wanted to use it in my own work. How they did it was the big question mark.