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Member Exclusive: Everything you need to know to get started with one light
03/18/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: Everything you need to know to get started with one light

In this months member exclusive video I am going to go over hard light, soft light, feathering, light placement, diffusion, fill and more.

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What is the difference between Speedlights, Monolights and Packs & Heads?
03/14/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals , Lighting Technique

Member Exclusive: What is the difference between Speedlights, Monolights and Packs & Heads?

I am often asked what the difference is between AC Powered Packs & Heads, Monolights and Speedlights or Speedlites. We will also touch on...

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03/07/2022
Fundamentals

How long does a studio need to be for full length portraits?

People often ask me how much space you need for a studio. So in today's video I will test out how much depth you...

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03/01/2022
Lighting Technique

3 Light Window Light Lighting Tutorial

After finding an inspiration image by Kristian Fanselow (https://www.instagram.com/kristian_fanselow/), my friend Seed Lynn (https://www.instagram.com/seedlynn/) asked me to help him recreate the lighting. So afer...

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4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio
02/28/2022
Lighting Technique

4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio

4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio

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Member Exclusive: Exploring New Ideas with Dyren
02/22/2022
Exclusive Training Videos

Member Exclusive: Exploring New Ideas with Dyren

For this months video I decided to explore 4 ideas I have been interested to try.

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02/19/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: 5 – Studio Hardware – Apple Boxes

If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...

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02/18/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: 4 – Studio Hardware – A-Clamps

If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...

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02/17/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: 3 – Studio Hardware – Magic Arms

If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...

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02/14/2022
Lighting Technique

If you could only own one background, what color should it be?

In this video I will show you how a gray backdrop is the most versatile backdrop you can own as I break down five...

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02/13/2022
Live

Live: Q&A and Critique February 12, 2022

In this video we go over different ways to use reflectors for fill and more.

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02/12/2022
Lighting Technique

Which focal length is best for portrait photography?

In today's video were going to examine how a models face appears in the based on our lens choice. Testing a 25mm, 50mm, 70mm,...

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