Photoshoot and Beyond
Having a backup plan for your data is great, but the real test comes when you have to actually restore your information from that backup in the unfortunate event of a computer failure. That test came for me a few weeks ago, when my 2012, 15 inch MacBook Pro completely froze on me one morning.…
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. In this renewed, reinvigorated episode of The Mind Your Own Business Podcast, Scott Bourne and Skip Cohen discuss actionable ways to improve your photography business. In this particular episode, they discuss how to distinguish yourself from the…
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. In this episode of the InFocus Interview Show, our guests discuss HDR photography, how they use Photomatix Pro in their workflow, and more! We have four great interviews in today’s episode. They are as follows: 1. Chamira…
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. In this episode of the InFocus Interview Show, our guests discuss HDR photography, how they use Photomatix Pro in their workflow, and more! We have four great interviews in today’s episode. They are as follows: 1. Chamira…
The creative thinking required for photography often intersects with the creativity required for painting. When experimenting with your own style, it’s often helpful to let yourself explore a bit. One thing I sometimes like to do is enhance my creative images with simple hand-painting in Photoshop. It’s fun, and teaches me skills I can tuck…
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. In this episode of the Problem Solving show, Scott Bourne and Pepper discuss the problems photographers face. They then offer solutions to help solve these problems. In today’s episode, they discuss the importance of having the right…
Get the show here or get it on iTunes — Don’t forget to post a review on iTunes. In this renewed, reinvigorated episode of The Mind Your Own Business Podcast, Scott Bourne and Skip Cohen discuss marketing tips to improve your photography business. In this particular episode, they discuss how to make the most of…
Recently I completed a set of studio headshots against a plain, black background. Afterwards in the editing stage, I decided I wanted my subjects to definitely pop more. After kicking myself for not utilizing more lights or a more engaging backdrop, I decided to create my own traditional-style backdrop in Photoshop that would help my…
When you are taking a client or friend’s portrait, your job is to make them look as good as possible. It’s also your job to infuse their portrait with a certain feeling that is appropriate to the person and the moment. Varying your angle is one way to quickly and easily transform a moderately interesting…
Recently, I threw a business head shot party, complete with music, refreshments, and mingling for the local businesses in my Port Huron, Michigan area. It was the first time I’d ever thrown such an event, and so I had a strong desire to have it documented. The decision to hire an assistant to take some…