One Light Portraits

In this series, I’ll explore the creative possibilities of using only one light and a little creativity. In addition to showing what you can do with one light…

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Vendor Relationships

These are valuable people in your life because you can refer work to one another. And when the day is done, they can double as drinking buddies.

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show it to sell it

How can we expect clients to shell out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a product that doesn’t exist and can’t be seen yet? It seems like common sense…

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low cost photography marketing

Succeeding in a small business is all about bringing in new clients, and even more specifically, bringing in the right new clients. But marketing is scary. It often means putting…

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daring glamour photography

Like most photographers, I hate being photographed. For someone so comfortable behind the lens, I am equally uncomfortable in front of it. Like most women, I am often too hard…

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home based photography

The following represents hard-won wisdom from many tears shed, chaotic moments, and wondering if my purpose in life is being fulfilled. My first and foremost job is that of mom…

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shooting for retouching

“Screw it, I’ll fix it in Photoshop later.” Everyone I know (including myself) has been guilty of saying this, and I’m sure you’re probably no stranger to the phrase either.

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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.

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