October 2020 Inspirations: Most Creative 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.
10/01/2020
Shutter Magazine
Final Cut Pro X Workflow for Videographers
Empty your mind of everything you know about traditional NLEs and allow yourself, as Yoda says, to unlearn what you have learned. If you’re new to the field of video editing, this will be more like learning a new language at a young age as opposed to trying to learn Mandarin at age 35 on your first trip to Shanghai.
10/01/2020
Business
How to Build the Foundation to Your Dream Photography Business: Part 1
The photography industry has gone through many changes over the last five years. In fact, this industry changes faster than many people could ever imagine.
10/01/2020
Shutter Magazine
Breaking the Code of Fantasy Storytelling
However, when it comes to photography, we can actually tell a great story with just two elements: the characters and the setting. Since our medium is a visual one, each image we create needs to have those two key integral components and the audience does the rest.
10/01/2020
Senior Photography
Portrait Photography for High School Seniors
The key is to really think about how you can mix your style with their personality and create an image that not only satisfies those involved in the shoot but also elicits a response from the viewer. Once you have completed this “triangle” you have made something special.
10/01/2020
Life
Covid Creativity
Learning to pivot is something all business people need to be able to do, and this is probably the most significant example any of us have encountered. It is also an opportunity to sharpen skills that can turn heads and win jobs that help differentiate you from the crowd of folks with cameras.
10/01/2020
Product Spotlight
Product Spotlight with the Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens
The brand new SIGMA 85mm F1.4 DG DN | Art lens is redefining the classic. Paired with the Sony mirrorless platform, this is a beautiful match made in heaven for both in-studio and on-location portraiture.
09/29/2020
Lighting
Westcott Eyelighter // Before and After Studio Lighting Photos
Quickly Create Stunning Portrait Lighting. This arched reflector was inspired by the unique curvature of the human eye. Specifically designed for beauty and portrait photography, the Eyelighter 2 reflects light toward your subject, leaving a catchlight that follows the natural curve of the eye. Unlike triflectors, this catchlight is seamless, without unflattering gaps.
09/25/2020
How I got the shot
The Breakdown | Episode 1
Go behind the scenes of Sal Cincotta’s photoshoots and final images. Learn about the lighting, posing, editing and most importantly, the challenges faced creating the image.
09/17/2020
2-Minute Critique
2-Minute Critiques | Episode 19
Want to learn photography? Want to learn how to be a better photographer? There is no better way to gain valuable photography education than to learn from the mistakes of others.
09/09/2020
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