YWAM School of Photography: Rembrandt Lighting Assignment
I gave the class an assignment on making a Rembrandt light portrait using just one light with a 10º or 20º spot grid. Most of the class has never even turned on a studio strobe.…
Month: February 2012
Improve your Flash photos by not lighting everything
How do you get this result? [Figure 1] When did you start here? [Figure 2] Nikon D3, 85mm, f/1.4, ISO 200, 1/500 on Matrix metering. Maybe you want the light on even less of the…
Where does your eye go first?
Turn your photos upside down; this will help you see where your eye goes first. After seeing where your eye goes first, is this where your audience wants to look? Nikon D2Xs, ISO 400, f/7.1,…
Some things to look for in a photographers portfolio before you hire them
When hiring a photographer, I recommend looking for a few things in the work they show you. If you pay attention to these little things, your storytelling will improve. Exposure When you look from photo…
Pass the Pen + Walk and Talk
Getting people to do something gives you better expressions. I have two techniques for keeping people engaged when I have to set up a situation and then help it become a real moment. Pass the…
Stop Losing Money: The Power of Organizing Your Photos with Metadata
Finding a Photograph is More Important Than Making One Why? Being able to locate your photos when you need them saves time, impresses clients, and ultimately helps you make money. “Now, Where Did I Put…