The power of community
You (and everyone else in North America) probably scoffed when you saw us in the news recently. Together with thousands of our neighbors…
05/01/2014
Limited Edition Photography
When my wife approached me about this idea a few years ago, I wasn’t sold. I didn’t want to be the “volume,” “in and out,” “quick” photographer.
05/01/2014
Phase One IQ250 Low Light Performance
Phase One IQ250 Low Light Performance As many of you know, we recently returned from China where we had an opportunity to train and work
04/16/2014
photography high end sales
When you want to sell big, the sale has to start from the very beginning. Photographers often expect their images to “sell themselves,” and while this desire is admirable, it’s not sustainable when running a business.
04/01/2014
empowering through boudoir
As boudoir photographers, we have the unique opportunity to empower our clients to be their sexiest, most confident selves possible. Women come to us yearning to find that spark …
04/01/2014
Picture Perfect Critique – April 2014
Picture Perfect Critique I have always been an advocate for the invaluable educational opportunity that image critique can bring. I think it’s one of the very best ways to understand your work.
04/01/2014
lighting techniques with one light
lighting techniques with one light Back in the Sept. 2013 issue, I explained how to create high key studio lighting that produces magazine-cover results. The setup involved three individual lighting zones…
04/01/2014
photography business basics
Despite the abundance of photography blogs, websites, webinars and workshops, too many photographers seem to be missing a long list of basics. I’m not talking about social media, networking or even…
04/01/2014
featured photographer julie mcgann
featured photographer julie mcgann As photographers, business owners and artists, we have to find our niche. What is it that makes you stand out from the crowd?
04/01/2014
photoshop black and white effects
When I create a black-and-white image in Photoshop, a small part of me giggles like a schoolgirl. Something about the mood it radiates can be quite powerful. I’m swept back in time to my days in the darkroom.
04/01/2014
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Photography training and education for the modern photographer
In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.
Training topics include photography lighting techniques, photography off-camera flash tips, photography posing guides, photography business concepts and marketing strategies, Facebook for photographers, boudoir and glamour photography training, high-school senior photography concepts, IPS (In-Person Sales) strategies, family photography, Lightroom tutorials, Photoshop how-tos, and much, much more.
