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Ideas for Impactful Black & White Images
There is just something special about black & white imagery. Perhaps it’s the way we look back at the photographs of the masters like Richard Avedon, Peter Lindbergh and Ansel Adams to name a few, or perhaps it’s the way old movies have a specific feel to them as we watch them in monochrome.
How to Take Better Black & White Landscape Images
Black & white photography has been around since the inception of photography, when the masters brought scenes of the west to life and changed the history of art forever.
How To Shoot Moody Black & White Portraits
Until recently, I rarely ever photographed in black & white, but this past year I decided to add a new genre of women’s intimate portraits to my session offerings.
Tips to Use Perspective in Photography
It’s no secret that the key to good photography is balancing the seemingly endless array of options, styles, techniques, settings and so on.
September 2021
The Black & White Edition
Best Practices for Printing Black & White Photography
In today’s world, most of our images are captured digitally and remain digital. This is the modern way and there is absolutely nothing wrong with this.
The Two Best Ways to Create a Black & White Image
As the saying goes, “There are many ways to do something in Photoshop.” This is accurate for most things, except when it comes to turning a color image to black & white.
Shades of Gray: Black & White Photography for Boudoir
Contrast and all the shades of gray is what makes photographs dynamic. Muddy and muted pictures don’t do it for me.
How to Take a Clean Headshot Using Great Lighting
Learning how to take these shots is a great way to take advantage of that photography demand area, since being versatile helps you build your business and take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.
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5 Steps for Creative Black & Whites with Darker Skin in Lightroom Classic
In a digital world, it’s easy to forget about shooting for black & white images since we can easily convert later.
Professional Headshots with the Profoto B10 Plus and 3ft Octabox at the Chicago City Library
Headshots are in huge demand right now. Why? Well, if I had to guess, more people than ever are working remotely and most companies want more than a glorified selfie for their profiles.
August 2021 Inspirations: Best Lighting 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. Inspirations represents a sampling of our industry and the vision
Do a Lot With a Little Time: How To Pose a Bride
When you’re photographing a bride, there’s a lot to encompass: you’ve got a beautiful background, ideally, but you want nearly all the focus in the photos to be on the bride herself.
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Creating Impactful Portraits with One Light
I am a supporter and fan of the beginner photographer. I think as we grow in our profession, we may on occasion forget the road we once traveled. One of the most significant moments in my life was when I first learned how to do off-camera flash.
Just a Reflector
Lighting is a thing. As photographers, we get it. We know we need light to shape and create. Sure, you could use the ole light and airy and just blow everything out, but what fun would that be?
Creative Ways to Light Your Images at Night
Pivot. It’s a word you’ve probably heard spoken more in the last 18 months than you might’ve cared to. But no matter who you are, these days we all have to get used to this changing and challenging world.
Colorful Lighting with Gels
Saturating your photos with colorful lighting can be a showstopper. When blindly scrolling through Instagram or quickly flipping through a magazine, it can instantly catch the eye of the viewer and make them pause.
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