For the shot on the left, I balanced the strobe with the existing daylight. I'll go into more details below of how I set this shot up as well as the equipment that was used. The model was in a shaded walkway area between two office condo buildings. I wanted the bright light that you…
Read morePhotographing Corporate Executives: There Are Two Key Differences As A Photographer To Keep In Mind
I started in photography while still in High School in the early 80's. Between 1983 to 1985 or so, I assisted a professional photographer that shot for many popular publications like Time, Newsweek and others. He also did a lot of stock photography which has changed a lot over the past 30 years. I remember…
Read moreTips For Better Outdoor Portrait Photography
I shoot portraits and head shots in a number of different settings. Sometimes, outdoor portraits bring out a side of people’s personalities that you don’t get to see in a studio. Lighting can be tricky when you’re shooting outdoors, especially depending on the time of day and the weather. Here are a few tips that…
Read morePhoto Spotlight: Marcie Trivette, Miss Raleigh USA 2014
This was from an in-studio shoot we did before I went to compete for Miss North Carolina USA, and I just loved the lighting for this photo. Marcie Trivette is a representative of the State Capital as Miss Raleigh USA 2014. Marcie has been walking for Autism Speaks since 2010. She walks on behalf of…
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 moreLOCAL Spotlight: Alice Osborn, Writer and Editor
Alice Osborn is a professional writer and editor in Raleigh. Her specialty is fiction and memoir editing, and she teaches various workshops in the area. She also plays the guitar and the violin as well as practicing Irish Dance. I have known Alice for years, and she is a talented writer with a solid reputation…
Read morePosing Authentically for Photos: It makes a difference in the final results
Most people aren’t models and don’t know how to pose effectively, but “camera shyness” can be overcome. The key is to learn how to forget that you’re posing for the camera—even if you only forget for one second. That’s one of the marks of a good photographer: the ability to trick people into momentarily forgetting…
Read moreProfessional Corporate Headshots – Traditional Style or Be Creative And “Go Beyond The Headshot” (See Samples)
Today, the internet is not only a part of our personal lives, but it is also a big part of our professional lives as well. We use the web in a variety of ways to market ourselves, create new business opportunities, take on new ventures, and build professional relationships. With the internet and a large…
Read moreWilson NC – Corporate Event Photographer, Headshots and Videographer Services – Photography & Video Production Services from Small Business to Fortune 500
Although I shoot a lot in the Raleigh area, my residence is only 35 miles from Wilson, NC. Therefore, doing photography for a corporate event, a team of 5 or more people for headshots, providing corporate video production services or shooting still professional photography images far a website is not an issue. My pricing for…
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