Photoshoot and Beyond
Most people refer to it as a clothes pin; in Hollywood it’s referred to as a C-47. They were named that way because back in the day there were 47 pins in a pack. The C stands for clamp, hence C-47. We’ll take them and reverse the way they clamp so that they have more […]
Media professionals can all relate to the long production day. Whether you’re a landscape photographer waking up at zero dark thirty to capture the first light or a wedding photographer shooting from bridal prep straight through to the reception, we’ve all had those days. In the video world, I’ve had my share of long production days, especially when they’re back to back.
Media professionals can all relate to the long production day. Whether you’re a landscape photographer waking up at zero dark thirty to capture the first light or a wedding photographer shooting from bridal prep straight through to the reception, we’ve all had those days. In the video world, I’ve had my share of long production days, especially when they’re back to back.
Paris! Moulin Rouge, the Champs Élysée, the Louvre, the Musé d’Orsay are all there. So is the Eiffel Tower. That was to be the subject of my self assignment in the City of Lights: create a singular portrait of this iconic landmark. It’s Everywhere The Eiffel Tower dominates the Paris skyline. You see it everywhere […]
I haven’t done one of these in a while so here are 10 short/quick tips for aspiring bird photographers. (In no particular order.) 1. When the sun and the wind are from the same direction, think flight photography. These are perfect conditions to shoot birds in flight. 2. Flight or not, keep the sun at […]
Here is a great economical way to soften your light. They’re China Balls: These were used on the set of Grey’s Anatomy. You can buy these light diffusers from World Market or Pier 1 Imports. Here’s a link to Filmtools. Filmtools is a great resource; however, on some items they are a bit pricey. They […]
By charging too little or not charging at all for a photoshoot hurt our industry? Let’s explore both sides of the argument and offer solutions that might work for you!
One of the most common posts I see in photography forums and groups are those upset about the prices other photographers are charging. While this may be a bit of a controversial post, I’d like to offer another way to view this oft argued subject. It never fails, after a year or two of charging for […]
Photographers always say they like to make pictures that tell a story, and I feel the same way. During my last formal photography class (in high school!) I had an assignment to do a photo essay and I was supposed to compose a story with photographs. I bombed it. My essay was so boring, I […]
As a photographer who lives and shoots in the Midwest (United States), I know all too well the pain of shooting in frigid temperatures on an annual basis. I’ve tried all kinds of gloves, mittens or hybrids to keep my fingers toasty while shooting, but none have proven to be the perfect pair, leaving at […]
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