Some photographers will end up using a dozen or more separate lights in completely unorthodox ways to produce the most exciting and dramatic portraits. The fourth class in our complete studio lighting course will get you thinking entirely outside the box of minimalist lighting and building incredibly complex lighting recipes you never thought of. Continue reading
Lighting ratios and classic portrait lighting styles such as rembrandt lighting, loop lighting and butterfly lighting are important lighting recipes for every portrait photographer to know. The second session in our studio lighting course aims to lay a foundation of traditional portrait styles before moving into more trendy styles later in the course. Continue reading
Understanding Exposure is the first class in our 4-part Photography Fundamentals course designed for beginners seeking a solid foundation in general photography concepts. ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, and Metering are the fundamental building blocks of every photograph ever made. This course focuses on understanding how these elements work together to control both the overall brightness and the creative style of your images. Continue reading
Nearly every portrait photographer will find themselves needing to shoot some headshots at some point. The third class in our comprehensive studio lighting course focuses on creating highly polished, professional headshot portraits using 3 lights and a reflector. Continue reading
Before I put out my wishlist for improvements to OM-D EM-5 firmware, I want to gush a little about this wonderful little camera that could. :-) I do a lot of studio work and, for ultimate image quality, I’m using … Continue reading
Studio lighting can be mysterious and intimidating for new and experienced photographers alike. Each class in our lighting program includes an interactive demo session, access to our exclusive supplemental online content, and an exciting, hands-on lighting lab session, all designed to provide a solid foundation for anyone exploring studio photography. Continue reading
This 4-part Photography Fundamentals course is designed for beginners seeking a solid foundation in general photography concepts. ISO, Shutter Speed, Aperture, and Metering are the fundamental building blocks of every photograph ever made. This course focuses on understanding how these elements work together to control both the overall brightness and the creative style of your images. Continue reading
What do YOU want to know about photography? [singlepic id=431 w=175 h=175 float=left]Thanks for taking a look at my blog. Here I will periodically share my thoughts on various photographic subjects. I may talk about why I love shooting film … Continue reading
Thoughts on the “Retro” Interface of the Fuji X100 [singlepic id=434 w=350 h=400 float=right]There’s a new camera in town that’s been getting a lot of press and stirring up a lot of debate among photographers. Marketers promise the Fuji FinePix … Continue reading
