Lighting On The Run
I’m standing over a Colorado mountain precipice, caught in a sudden blizzard, 45 minutes from the nearest paved road. My fingers can no longer feel the camera they clutch. A mere black suit and white gown…
11/02/2014
ShutterFest Educator: Scott Robert Lim
I’m a self-taught photographer, but was a graphic designer for 12 years before I started my photography career. I always thought of myself as more of an entrepreneur than an artist.
11/02/2014
Showing and Sharing Your Work
We live in a digital world, there is no argument there. How we, as photographers, adapt to this changing world is a subject of heated debate.
11/02/2014
The Art of Giving Back
As artists, creators, photographers—however you define yourself—we can sometimes reach burnout. Either from shooting/working too much, shooting too much of the same thing or many of life’s other contributing factors.
11/02/2014
Stroboscopic Flash Dance
Flash is the perfect tool for freezing motion. Whether it’s speedlights or strobes, we’ve all seen this in practice, but there’s more than one way to freeze a cat. What if we wanted to repeatedly freeze…
11/01/2014
Challenges of a Natural-Light Photographer
The first time I attempted off-camera flash, I was working for one company and second shooting with another main photographer who was also fairly new to OCF.
11/01/2014
On-Location Lighting for Killer Portraits
As many of you know, I recently returned from a trip to Brazil. While there, I wanted to make sure I got some killer portraits. Wherever I go, I bring my travel kit, which consists of the standard camera,…
11/01/2014
The Most Simplified OCF Out There
After several years of using a reflector outdoors, I began searching for more inspiration. Just like every other photographer just starting out, I knew the time had come for my business to tackle off-camera flash.
11/01/2014
Attention to Detail: Better Results With Sharpening
As photographers, we always strive to stand out in this industry. In doing so, the editing process is becoming as important as the shooting. In my last article, I discussed different editing techniques …
11/01/2014
What Kind of Insurance Do You Need?
No business owner should risk carrying on without the proper insurance. Many photographers realize all too quickly the importance of insurance protection, particularly equipment insurance.
11/01/2014
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