Check Out Markisha Thomas - Miss Raleigh USA 2015 - I had the pleasure of doing her first professional in studio photoshoot as Miss Raleigh. Below the image, you'll find some of the photo setup details for anyone who likes that kind of information: camera used, background, etc. Be sure to LIKE Markisha's Miss Raleigh…
Read moreTaking Product Photography Images: Simple Tips for Using a Camera NOT a Phone
Having good product images is important for promoting your business, particularly if you are selling merchandise online or if you are selling food products. It kills me when I see a bakery or restaurant with unappetizing photos taken from an iPhone on their web sites. Food is trickier, but if you do some basic simple…
Read moreMarketing Monday: “The Closer” – 9 Tips To Help You Close More Photography Business
A fellow photographer friend of mine, Kevin Seifert, recently gave me the nickname "The Closer." My assumption is that it stemmed from my ability to turn a lot of the inquiries that I get into paying clients which I usually do pretty well with: Tip #3 is the number one reason that I don't turn…
Read morePhotography Social Round Up From Last Week: The Week of March 31st
Below are some of the photography stories that David Williams highlighted on his Social Media Channels for the week of Monday, March 31st. David calls this the “Photography Social Round Up.” Phase One Unveils Compact and Light iX150 Digital Medium Format Camera for AerialPhotography http://www.pdnonline.com/gear/Phase-One-Unveils-Co-10547.shtml Photography Spotlight: Leslie Flowers https://www.rtpphotoandvideo.com/photography-spotlight-leslie-flowers/ Photography Stories From Around The Web Via Google Alerts: April 3rd, 2014 https://www.rtpphotoandvideo.com/photography-stories-from-around-the-web-via-google-alerts-april-3rd-2014/ Toying With…
Read moreKarl Taylor Photography: Broncolor Studio Lighting Video Tutorials – Part 1 is 7:10 & Part 2 is 8:53
Karl Taylor in the UK produces some fantastic video tutorials that are both FREE and PAID. You'll find lots of FREE Videos here and PAID Videos here. The purpose of this post is two share two short videos that Karl recently produced in partnership with Broncolor. The first one is "Broncolor Lighting (How To Part1)…
Read moreGlyn Dewis – UK Photographer and Retoucher – “Photography Technique: The Invisible Black Background”
Glyn Dewis is located in the UK and is one of my favorite photographers because of his AMAZING post production work. Although the video below may be geared to a photographer, you will find that Glyn's YOUTUBE Channel is packed with post production techniques.
Read moreJoel Grimes Photography Releases “SIMULATING SUNLIGHT in Studio” 40 Minute Video Tutorial
Joel Grimes is one of my personal favorite photographers not only because of his amazing work but also because he shoots with the Einstein 640WS from Paul C. Buff which I also use. As the title states, Joel Grimes Photography just released "SIMULATING SUNLIGHT in Studio" which is a 40 minute video tutorial that current…
Read moreToying With Light In Photography – Try Something Different – It Might Just Surprise You!
It's not that the image to the left is something amazing because there are likely a lot of things you could probably point out that you don't like about it. However, this brief post is about TOYING WITH LIGHT not 10 things that's wrong with this image. Here's the story behind this shot that will…
Read morePhotography Stories From Around The Web Via Google Alerts: April 3rd, 2014
There were several stories in my Google Alerts for PHOTOGRAPHY that I plan to read and likely share on some of my social media channels. I have divided today's titles into Top Reads and Bonus Stories. You may enjoy the Bonus Stories just as much, but for me, the Top Reads section is a priority…
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