Alexandr from Russia asks questions on adding off camera flash. It’s tricky to balance flash with ambient light, but here’s how to do it. This is a quick answer to a much deeper question that I cover more in depth Read More …
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Sunny 16 & Our 3 Camera Settings – #128 Q&A
Seeing the light is a required skill as a professional photographer. Alexandr from Russia asks some questions on the Sunny 16 rule and how to visually “see” our 3 camera settings in terms of lighting. As photographers, we have 3 Read More …
Lighting Demo of Summer at Texas School 2019
I had a great time getting to know Summer and photographing her as she modeled for me. I was demonstrating lighting and client interaction while teaching a weeklong photographic workshop at the big once-a-year event, Texas School. She is a Read More …
Impromptu Kids Shoot at West Coast School 2019 – #127
I love photographing little kids. I’m able to quickly get them to relax and be my friends in just moments, getting real and genuine expressions of them. I just returned home from teaching at West Coast School, a big weeklong Read More …
Lighting Demo of Paris at Texas School 2019 – Q&A 126
I had the pleasure of photographing this beautiful model named Paris while I was in Texas teaching for a week at the event called Texas School. (If you’d like to attend, here’s the link.) I was teaching lighting at this Read More …
Two Siblings Adopted, Featured on News, & New Family Portraits – #125
These two siblings get adopted, featured on KSL News, and get new family portraits — all on the same day! Initially I photographed this brother and sister for the state’s foster care system. Then later I was able to see Read More …
Value of Print, Quick Take with Bryan Welsh – #124 Q&A
“It’s about Legacy,” as Bryan Welsh says when talking about the value of printing. And in this video he asks me about why I value printed products and photographs, and here’s my explanation. See if you agree. And if you’re Read More …
The 4-Ps of Marketing & Your Target Market – #123 Q&A
We talk about the 4-Ps of marketing and how understanding your target market can help you in your marketing, promotions, and business endeavors. This video features my friend and guest, Bryan Welsh, a Master Photographer from Oregon. See if you Read More …
Creativity and Working on Master Photographer Credentials – #122 Q&A
How do you shoot more creatively in order to win national awards and earn merits towards a Master Photographer Degree? Here are my thoughts on spurring creativity, understanding what creativity is, and coming up with creative ideas for shoots. All Read More …
Marketing Photography and Adding Hustle – #121 Q&A
I talk marketing principles with my photography friend, Bryan Welsh. We make the point and share ideas on how to take a marketing idea further by adding hustle. For more online training, visit the full courses right here at Read More …
Awesome and Smaller Class Sizes at Texas School – #120 Q&A
One of the things I love about teaching and sharing at Texas School are that the class sizes are smaller and limited in size. Instead of speaking to 1000 or more photographers from a stage, I’m instead engrossed in a Read More …
Should I Be Certified? – #119 Q&A
A question comes in about being Certified. Should you? Are you? How does it help you? Here are my thoughts and see if you agree. To join PPA and work on your credentials, visit https://ppa.com And for more training Read More …