Using your Children as Models

I often use my children as subjects before I have a big shoot scheduled. I will bring my children to the location, and have them help scout, pick angles and model for me. This provides valuable feedback on how the light and environment responds to my gear and settings and gives me the opportunity to […]

Cucoloris for Shadowed Texture

So often someone will take the time to light the talent to look great but forget to light the background and give the image some depth: One method is to use a Cucoloris. Some will refer to it a s a cookie cutter:The Cucoloris will create a shadowed texture onto your background depending on the […]

Four Tips to Standard Portrait Headshot Posing

When it comes to posing and composing your subject for a standard portrait headshot, getting the look you want requires trying various poses depending on their personality and the reason for the headshot. Here’s a few tips I use as part of every headshot session I shoot. 1.One super pet peeve of mine is missing body […]

Knitting Your Own Props for Newborns

One of the genres of photography that is experiencing massive growth and demand is newborn photography. I’m sure at some point, you have seen a tiny baby wrapped up tightly in a piece of cloth, laying in a basket, or propped up onto their tiny hands while they sleep. There is a huge advantage to […]

C-Stands 101

One of the most used tools on a Hollywood set, oh heck on any set, is the C-Stand. C in Roman numerals representing the numeral 100 is how the C-Stand got its name, 100’s of uses. When closed it’s 53″ high, it can be extended to 10’6″, it usually is ordered with a 40″ arm […]

Better Cropping

Cropping is a great tool that we, as photographers, have in our arsenal. It has the ability to transform a good photo into a better photo or a marginal photo into a great photo. However, it can also transform a good photo in to an awkward photo. Many people think they’re cropping in to get […]

Photo of the Day: Liam

Category: Children Photograph: Liam by Ryan Shepard Ryan’s image has wonderful connection. He captured the little boy’s expression at just the right moment and as a viewer, I feel it is engaging and makes me want to return his smile. Originally shared on the Photofocus Facebook community, right here. To learn how your work can be featured on the […]

Photo of the Day: Newborn

Category: Children Photograph: Newborn by Robyn Edgar Kilponen of Blue Egg Photography The image of the day was chosen because it is so engaging. This little one has so much personality and the photographer captured an adorable moment that the parents are sure to love. I think skin tones are lovely and the processing is not overdone. […]