Amid this Coronavirus/Covid-19 shutdown and quarantine, lots of us photographers are completely shut down, losing work, and losing money. Let’s all hope and pray that this ends quickly and safely for people. I believe in facing fear with hope, preparedness, Read More …
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What’s new with suppliers and the world of photography.
Trick to Folding Popup Reflectors & Backgrounds, Even Large Sizes – #141 Q&A
I thought everyone knew how to fold and collapse popup style reflectors and backgrounds. But at a recent speaking engagement, lots of photographers were amazed at how fast I folded a large background. Many asked for me to do it Read More …
Secret to Creativity is Restrictions – #140 Q&A
One of the most common reason photographers come to my weeklong training courses is to up their creativity. They feel a lack of oomph or spark, and want to feel that creative high again. So how do you do it? Read More …
Marketing & Social Media – #139 – Q&A
My guest, Bryan Welsh is in the studio and we talk marketing and social media vs being social. See Bryan’s thoughts in this short video. And if you’d like to know more and really deep dive into your portrait Read More …
White Balance Questions – #138 Q&A
A photographer asks a couple lighting questions: Do you white balance once or every time your lighting changes? And do you white balance for your flash or the ambient light? Two great questions. These were part of a list Read More …
Client’s Objections & Understanding – #137 Q&A
As a portrait photographer, how do you answer the objections you get from clients? Maybe they object over your higher pricing, or want digital files, or don’t like your style, etc. Do you have a perfect answer? Do you work Read More …
How Do You Get Great Expressions from Kids – #136 Q&A
As a portrait photographer, how do you get great expressions from kids? For me, I’ve got a series of puppets and toys that have personalities and go on adventures. Basically, I act foolish and silly with some toys and kids Read More …
How to do Studio Portraits with No Studio – #135 Q&A
A photographer from Russia asks the question, “How do I get studio portraits if I don’t have a studio space?” Well I have Bryan Welsh with me for this video and I get his thoughts on how to add some Read More …
Speaking in Orange County CA, February 2020
Two events are now booked in Orange County for February 2020! One will be an evening class on the Psychology of Pricing and Sales (Feb 22) The next day will be a full day class covering lighting, digital workflow, and Read More …
Speaking in Santa Clara Valley February 2020
Two events are now booked in the Silicon Valley area (Santa Clara Valley) for February 2020! A full day workshop covering lighting, digital workflow, and more on pricing and sales (Feb 18) An evening event focusing on the Psychology of Read More …
Speaking in Sacramento February 2020
Two events are now booked in Sacramento for February 2020! One will be an evening class on the Psychology of Pricing and Sales (Feb 19) The next day will be a full day class covering lighting, digital workflow, and more Read More …
High School Senior Photos of Shannon from Texas School
Shannon was one of my models at Texas School, where I teach and demo techniques for an entire week with a small group of photographers. And like most of my models I only got to photograph her for a few Read More …