Off-Camera Flash vs. Natural Light // Fashion Portraits
In this video, we compare the results of off camera flash vs natural light by shooting some fashion portraits. See what happens when you use different lighting options in the same location.
How to Create Natural Light Beauty Portraits
In this video, I'm shooting some natural light beauty portraits with my wife, Alissa. We kept it simple with only a 50mm lens and natural light, and got some really beautiful results.
How to Create Natural Light Bridal Portraits // 3 Wedding Photography Tips
In this video I go over three things that will make your life as a professional photographer much much easier.
Natural Light Portraits with the Tamron SP 35mm F1.4 for Canon
There's just something about a 35mm prime lens that gives your images such a unique look and feel. This is a great focal length for so many types of photographers, from wedding pros to photojournalists, from beauty portraits to street photography.
Shooting in Shitty Light
We’ve all experienced “bad light”. The difference is, the best photographers in the world know how to use, manipulate and control lighting in any situation to create iconic images.
Union Station Fashion Shoot at ShutterFest
At ShutterFest 2021 in September, I had time to do something I usually don’t…and that’s shoot :) Union Station is packed with unique locations, so we grabbed Lauren Austin, one of our models in the Rent-A-Human model program and got to work.
Just a Reflector
Lighting is a thing. As photographers, we get it. We know we need light to shape and create. Sure, you could use the ole light and airy and just blow everything out, but what fun would that be?
How To Shoot Indoors With Natural Light
There’s something about low light that draws me in. Maybe it’s the romantic atmosphere it exudes, or the depth it can give an image to make it look three-dimensional.
Lighting Fundamentals – Improve Your Portraits with Light
When Ellie asked me to write for the annual “Lighting” issue, she suggested “Lighting Patterns.” My first thought was dark, gloomy closeups with sad people and of course Rembrandt.
Dramatic Portraits Using Natural Light
Being able to control and manipulate natural light will differentiate your brand in a congested market is essential to a profitable, sustainable business.