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Creating Impactful Studio Portraits | Behind the Scenes

In this video, Sal will cover 3 different lighting techniques that you can use to create impactful studio portraits for your clients. During this session, you will watch Sal set up lights, take Q&A, explain the why behind what he is doing, show you how to use a light meter, and more. In addition, you will see images right out of camera while he is shooting tethered.

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2-Minute Critique

2-Minute Critiques | Episode 8

I’m seeing what I’m going to assume it’s just more of a street photography shot, a photojournalistic shot. But look at the end of the day, just because it’s street photography doesn’t mean that the rules of photography go out the window.

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Miss Iceland Photoshoot | Behind the Scenes

In this video, Sal is on-location in Iceland with Miss Iceland. In this scene, he was looking for one thing: a gorgeous headshot with a custom made wreath. For gear, he used a Profoto B1 and OCF Portable Beauty Dish. A super simple set up with stunning results.

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2-Minute Critique

2-Minute Critiques | Episode 6

I love this image, let’s call this “Til Death Do Us Part.” It’s got that romantic feeling, and I love the almost-kiss. This is a really good image. Immediately, I want to jump into what we can do to make this image better. Let’s start with the bright spots.

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Lighting

Golden Hour Fashion Portraits

In this video, Sal demonstrates how he uses natural light to create beautiful portraits. From the position he needs to be, to communicating with his subject, this video will give you a great inside look on what it takes to use natural lighting to create the look you’re wanting.

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2-Minute Critique

2-Minute Critiques | Episode 5

The first thing I see in this photo is the chair. It looks like they took a picture of a back of a chair. Here’s the deal, I’m always going to acknowledge when I’m not sure what the goal is of an image, and this is one of those images.

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Lighting for Conceptual Photography – 7 Tips to Shake Things Up
Lighting

Lighting for Conceptual Photography – 7 Tips to Shake Things Up

There are rules in photography, and there are rules in lighting as a part of photography. However, when you’re photographing conceptual work or fine art, you are largely expected to make your own rules. Only you know what is in your own head, and you have to bend any rules that stand in the way of making that vision a reality.

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6 Ways to Make Your Bride Look Like a Total Knockout
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6 Ways to Make Your Bride Look Like a Total Knockout

Unless you are in a different business than I am, most of your bridal photography clients aren’t going to be supermodels. They won’t have years of experience giving the camera what it wants. However, every single one of them wants to look like the best version of herself on her wedding day and in all those gorgeous photos you are taking of her.

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