Inspirations
ShutterFest 2025 Top Talent Competition
Announcing the winner of the 3rd annual Top Talent Competition from ShutterFest 2024, plus our top 5 favorite images.
06/12/2025
Youtube Video
5 Go To Poses for Full Body Photography Portraits
Full body poses for photography portraits help tell a story, flatter your subject, and create standout images. Mastering them is key to capturing confident, natural-looking portraits with impact.
05/28/2025
Youtube Video
Using Color to Elevate Your Photography Portraits
Want to make your portraits more creative and eye-catching? This post shows how using gel lighting—especially with complementary colors like teal and orange—can dramatically transform your portraits by adding mood, depth, and visual interest.
05/21/2025
Youtube Video
HOW TO USE A LIGHT METER ON LOCATION: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by using a light meter on location, you’re not alone. Many photographers hear “light meter” and think it’s a complicated
05/20/2025
Lighting
3 Dramatic Portrait Lighting Setups in 5 Minutes
Learn 3 dramatic portrait lighting setups using simple gear to add cinematic mood, depth, and flair to your studio photography in minutes.
05/07/2025
How I got the shot
How to Turn Ugly Locations Into Stunning Photos
Today, I’m going to show you the difference between what I see and what my camera sees. If you’re just starting out as a photographer,
04/30/2025
Lighting
Mask Mode Fashion Portraits Using the FJ400
One of the most underrated features of the Westcott FJ400 is its Mask Mode. It’s typically used in school and sports photography to create a mask around your subject for easy background removal in post-production. But in this video, I’m going to show you how you can create mask mode fashion portraits using the FJ400.
12/13/2024
How I got the shot
How I got the Shot in Dublin
Ready to see some behind the scenes for real on-location photoshoots? Check out this video where I breakdown some recent shoots from Dublin, Ireland.
You would be amazed at how you can easily turn any location into a work of art. Learning to see the world through the lens of your camera is key to success. Let’s break it down step-by-step.
12/12/2024
Lighting
Transform Your Photography Studio Space with Continuous Lighting
Are you ready to transform your photography studio space with continuous lighting, all without the need for new construction? Adding continuous lighting to your setup allows you to truly change how your space looks and feels. Best of all, what you see is what you get.
In this video, I show you how we are using Nanlite continuous lighting to enhance our space with different lighting modifiers, color temperatures, and more.
10/25/2024
Lighting
Amaran 200x S Vs Nanlite FS-300B // Which is right for your photography?
As you can imagine, not all lights are created the same. In this video, Amaran 200x S vs. Nanlite FS-300B // Which is right for your photography? We check out both light sources to help you decide the best fit.
10/16/2024
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Photography training and education for the modern photographer
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