Lighting
Turning the Ordinary Into Extraordinary: Night Photography with Michael Anthony
I open most of my articles for Shutter Magazine by reminding readers that wedding photography is the most difficult genre to shoot.
09/02/2016
Lighting
Creative Subjectivity: Rules to Follow Before You Break Them with Vanessa Joy
“Art is subjective” is one of the most irritating cliché’s I know. It doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t help beginner artists grow. It can be an excuse for artists refusing to take creative criticism.
09/02/2016
Business
Sustaining Growth and Freedom With a Hybrid Studio with Blair Phillips
When we started building our photography business 12 years ago, the market was completely different. I remember assuming that once you were established, you never had to worry about making a living. That was then and this is now.
09/02/2016
Lighting
Fight Night: Lighting Athletes with Michael Corsentino
You can’t underestimate the power of planning. Being deliberate with your ideas, concepts and shoot plans pays massive dividends every time.
09/02/2016
Post Production
From Capture to Black and White with Dustin Lucas
When I began doing photography in school, I was using a manual 35mm camera with black-and-white film.
09/02/2016
Boudoir Photography
When is Black and White Not So Black and White? with Craig LaMere
When is black and white not black and white? Answer: Always. A lot of shooters oversimplify the black-and-white imagery they create.
09/02/2016
Post Production
Creating Black-and-White Landscapes in Adobe Lightroom with Kristina Sherk
I’ve always loved black-and-white photography. It’s such a beautiful medium, ranging from bold and full of contrast to quiet and soft.
09/02/2016
Business
How to Black and White Your Photos for Higher Profits with Phillip Blume
Do you see the world in black and white? No one does. So why does black-and-white photography stir up such an emotional response?
09/02/2016
Shutter Magazine
The Art of Street Shooting with Ryan Brown
Street photography is the most exciting genre I’ve ever shot. In my debut article for Shutter, I look at the history and some of the basics of this ever-evolving art form.
09/02/2016
Business
Building Something Bigger Than You with Sal Cincotta
As photographers/creatives, we have a habit of thinking very small. We see the world through our cameras. This is a great strategy when the world we live in is about creating art, but it’s a horrible strategy when we are trying to create, run and sustain a successful business.
09/02/2016
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