Mastering Speedlights for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer with Michael Anthony
As a full-time wedding and portrait photographer located in Southern California, rarely do I get the luxury of shooting in perfect light.
As a full-time wedding and portrait photographer located in Southern California, rarely do I get the luxury of shooting in perfect light.
I open most of my articles for Shutter Magazine by reminding readers that wedding photography is the most difficult genre to shoot.
“Art is subjective” is one of the most irritating cliché’s I know. It doesn’t help anyone. It doesn’t help beginner artists grow. It can be an excuse for artists refusing to take creative criticism.
You can’t underestimate the power of planning. Being deliberate with your ideas, concepts and shoot plans pays massive dividends every time.
When is black and white not black and white? Answer: Always. A lot of shooters oversimplify the black-and-white imagery they create.
Do you see the world in black and white? No one does. So why does black-and-white photography stir up such an emotional response?
A quick search on Google reveals hundreds of tutorials explaining different ways to convert your vibrant color images to beautiful black and white. What most of those tutorials fail to mention is that the key to creating compelling black-and-white images happens long before post-production. It starts with lighting.
Strobe lighting can feel extremely intimidating when you’re first trying to understand light. What constitutes great lighting? What would a professional photographer consider great lighting versus terrible lighting?
We hear the saying all the time: Light is light. But not all light is created equal. The secret to natural and beautiful light is the right modifier for any given situation. While I love the thought of carrying...
Bodyscapes are the perfect addition to boudoir and fitness photography. Some potential clients may hesitate at first, and understandably so. Posing for photos that reveal so much of themselves can be quite unnerving.