In this months member exclusive, go behind-the-scenes with me during my photoshoot with Christopher. I was focusing on using gels and different techniques for lighting the backgrounds. The format is a first as you will see multiple angles and my laptop and my after action commentary.
Read detailsWatch in near real time as I go over three strategies for using flash on location outdoors.
Read detailsMember Exclusive: Lighting Tutorial with Christian
Read detailsStep-by-step retouching using Capture One 21, B&W Beyond Film Style Packs, Photoshop, and Neural Filters Skin Smoothing.
Read detailsLearn how to upgrade your apple boxes in only 10 minutes and weather furniture in seconds.
Read detailsFollow along as I go to two of my favorite spots looking for treasure. Then at the end I give tips on where I you can find great pieces!
Read detailsIn this video I will share my process for retouching photos in Capture One 21. Including how the C1 Beyond Film style packs have changed the way I grade my photos in post.
Read detailsToday were going to go over how to mount a canvass backdrop with gaffer tape to a PVC tube so you can easily hang it from a background stand.
Read detailsI bought this modifier 2 years ago and I didn’t really know what I had until I tested it against my other modifiers and proved it has unique capabilities. Especially, when I removed the diffusion and put in a deflector disc, turning it into a giant beauty dish.
Read detailsThis 40 minute class will cover everything you need to know about color effects gels!
Read detailsThis video will help you learn essential techniques with basic equipment to create and control artificial light, so that you don’t have to worry about the weather or the time of day.
Read detailsThe new Elinchrom Bridge device allows you to speed up your workflow by controlling the brightness, modeling light, recycle time, photocell, and beep right from your phone or computer through the Skyport system. Then when you have everything dialed in you can save all of your settings and load them later.
Read detailsHow I retouch my photos in Lightroom Classic plus extending the background in Photoshop with content aware fill
Read detailsToday we’re going to talk about depth-of-field, not scientifically speaking, but practically speaking.
Read detailsA histogram is a graph that depicts your image’s brightness when you review photos on the back of your camera or computer.
Read detailsWe look up to people we admire and we look down on people we despise. This rhetorical convention provides us with a visual point of reference when it comes to our compositions.
Read detailsWhile, there are a lot of really mean people online saying horrible things, in today’s video we’re gonna talk about overcoming the fear of posting your work, because the positive criticism that you will receive is going to help you become a better photographer.
Read detailsThe three steps to booking models for free for your next practice photoshoot
Read detailsWhen the topic of light meters comes up, many photographers are surprised to learn that I used them. While TTL and trial and error can be an effective way to nail an exposure, nothing can be more effective than manually and precisely dialing in your lights before fine tuning them on screen.
Read detailsBreaking down in depth how your camera settings and exposure work to record images.
Read detailsAn expandable Drobo backup system can be a great way to store and protect your images. The housing costs $699 and then you just need to buy two hard drives to get started, like two Western Digital WD Red 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drives
Read detailsWhen I was just starting out in photography, I really looked up to other photographers who had a lot more experience, because I realized right away that when you looked at their work, you could easily recognize that it was their work, because they had a sense of style.
Read detailsThe sun rises in the east with a hint of yellow; it casts unflattering colorless light at its zenith and it sets with a warm amber glow. Neon accents cityscapes at night. All of which are cues to photographers on how to employ colored gels on set.
Read detailsThere are plenty of reviews that will teach you how to use the Quickbooks. I just wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my personal experience because I know so many photographers who are using a make shift solution.
Read detailsStyling tips for photographers with an emphisis on working with male models and subjects
Read detailsI walk you through the process step by step as I use Adobe Lightroom, iPhoto, iTunes and my Apple IPhone to post to social media,
Read detailsSome photographers have a reputation for being narcissistic micromanagers. Don’t be that guy. And I do mean, THAT GUY!
Read detailsDuring the 2008-2010 Great Recession, 50% of my business disappeared and to fill the time I practiced my lighting by working with aspiring models, which transformed my life and greatly improved my skill level. If it wasn’t for this hardship, I wouldn’t be where I am today. As we head into similar circumstances, I would encourage everyone to work on whatever they have been putting off, because if you put in the work during this time, you will emerge stronger than before you ever heard of Covid-19.
Read detailsA friend recently asked me how to bid on commercial jobs. This video will cover the entire process of working with commercial clients from bidding to delivery.
Read detailsPeople always ask me which cameras and lenses I use. Here are the answers!
Read detailsPhotographer John Gress shares how he built his business through building his personal network.
Read detailsGet John and Jason’s perspective on what its like to pose models and what it’s like for models when working with photographers of personality type.
Read detailsI was recently asked what the difference is between AC Powered Studio Packs & Heads, Monolights and Battery Powered Compact photo flash heads. We will also touch on flash duration too! Hopefully this is the right answer, but if I am wrong, please comment below!
Read detailsEveryone loves to say we’ll fix it in post! This video covers why I don’t think using Photoshop and Lightroom as your first resort is the best approach.
Read detailsOver the course of my career I have used White Lightning, Elinchrom, Alien Bees and Profoto lights. I wanted to share with you today why I switched and what I learned along the way.
Read detailsI wanted to share with you a little about how I got to where I am, in hopes that it may help you get to where you’re going a little faster.
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