Inspirations
November 2021 INSPIRATIONS: BEST FASHION IMAGE
Inspiration can come when you least expect it. As photographers, we are visual artists. We express ourselves through our camera and the images we create.
11/02/2021
Shutter Magazine
11 Bridal Posing Ideas for Photographers
If you’re a wedding photography fanatic like me (almost 20 years in the biz!) then you know how important it is to capture the bride’s best features in all the pictures you take, whether candid or staged.
11/02/2021
Posing
Six Steps to Fine Art Portraits
The most common question I’m asked is how I come up with my ideas for Fine Art Portraits. I have a notebook filled with possible next creations. My biggest regret is having more ideas than I can ever create in this lifetime.
11/02/2021
Children
Tips for Photographing Children
We love shooting baby portraits. More specifically, we love simple, minimalist portraits that keep all of the attention on that adorable little subject.
11/02/2021
Commercial Photography
Crafting a Career in Commercial Photography
It was 2012 and both of us owned businesses that were hit hard by the Not So Great Recession of 2008. Cory was a partner in a post-production video company and I was a partner in a company that designed, developed and manufactured technical apparel.
11/02/2021
Post Production
How To Deliver Your Images Faster with Publish Services in Lightroom Classic
When it’s time to upload your images to your client proofing gallery, you want the effort to be minimal. Just as you imported your raw images into Lightroom, you now have to export the edited JPGs to get them online for your customers.
11/02/2021
Headshots
The Successful Headshot Studio – 3 Changes Photographers Need To Make
The luxury condo we rented was a far cry from any conference room. It had become our standard practice once a year to rent one of Orlando’s many vacation homes so we could sit down for a few days to crunch numbers, cry a little bit, and make plans for the coming year in business.
11/02/2021
Lighting
Creative Ways To Use Feathered Light
Photography is a creative space that is always changing. From new ideas to old, from old techniques to new. It is always changing, and the rules are being broken all the time. The old school advice has given way to the new cool techniques.
11/02/2021
Shutter Magazine
How To Create a Successful Stylized Photo Shoot
This article will walk you through my process of styling for a photoshoot. When possible, don’t settle for shooting with whatever the client shows up with.
11/02/2021
Business
Adding Luxe Portraiture to Your Photography Business
What exactly is luxe portraiture? I define it as a portrait that is a step or two above a standard portrait. It is more artful. More soulful. More creative. It is more than just a capture of someone looking at the camera smiling.
11/02/2021
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