Importance of Model Release for the photographer
Why do I need a model release? Whoever publishes a photo is the one who needs the model release. Photographers get model releases as a general rule to help out their clients.Having a model release…
Year: 2013
TTL Nikon Off Camera Flash Kit
The total package cost of $1,067.01Prices based on July 5, 2013 This is just a list of what I recommend for those wanting to do off-camera flash with the Nikon TTL system and using the…
How to photograph 4th of July Fireworks
Caption: Nikon D3S, 14-24mm, ISO 100, ƒ/8, 8 sec Location, Location, Location The success of a fantastic fireworks shot is the location. You need to know where the fireworks will go off well before they…
Flash or not to flash
Nikon D4, 70-200mm, ISO 10000, ƒ/2.8, 1/800 with Nikon SB900 on camera flash fired at slow sync While this photo may seem acceptable at first glance, the main light is now my flash, not the…
High ISO is King for Night Events
Nikon D4, 14-24mm, ISO 12,800, ƒ/2.8 & 1/125 Available Light I try my best to always look at the light that is present and go with it before I use a flash. When Nikon introduced…
PhotoMechanic is a must have for the editorial/sports photographer
If you were in the press room and watched all the photographers ingest their images, write captions, crop, and upload their pictures to wire services or newspapers, you would find most of them using PhotoMechanic.…
Photojournalists covering disaster need to know their role
Moore Oklahoma Disaster Relief Coverage I find many people who have trouble covering disasters or helping with them due to being overwhelmed emotionally. While seeing horrific tragedy can affect you if it consumes you it…
How much should I charge?
It is quite common for a professional photographer to get a call asking to use a photo and the photographer doesn't know how to give a quote for the usage. Understanding Copyright First let me…
Photographing school plays
Nikon D4, 70-200mm, ISO 11,400, ƒ/5, 1/500 Be Prepared Here are a few tips before you start shooting the performance. Arrive Early—You need some time before the curtain goes up. Fast lens and/or high ISO—You…
Tips for Parents shooting sports
Nikon D4, Sigma 120-300mm ƒ/2.8 with Sigma 1.4 converter, ISO 900, ƒ/5.6, 1/2000 I am so thankful I was covering this lacrosse game between The Citadel and Emory University this past Friday, rather than when…
Shooting a photo package on a person
Shooting a package This is the bread-and-butter assignment for the editorial/photojournalist. You get a call from an editor who has a story about a person and wants some photos to accompany it. While hanging out…
Only Photography can capture the “Microexpressions”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXytQOkNaq4 Microexpressions Lie to Me is the hit TV [January 21, 2009 to January 31, 2011] series based on the research of Dr. Paul Ekman. Haggard and Isascs are credited with the discovery of…