Photographic Training & Tools for Success
Articles on a variety of subjects, specifically for photographers.
There are times when we need to prepare files for clients or models. Commercial client orders typically mean we’re delivering larger files for printing, and smaller files for web use. Family portrait orders should not include larger files because we Read More …
Article Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Though gels are often used to correct colors or to create a bold dance club look, I think they’re a blast to use for creative fun. I often use them to change the color of an outdoor background Read More …
I was interviewed by Jed Taufer for his podcast, This Conversation. We talk about high-end sales, psychology of sales, and helping photographers do better. I’m very excited to share this podcast and information with you and hope it helps you in Read More …
Article Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 In part 1 of this series, we nailed our color and exposure in camera. In part 2 we added light direction, controlling that direction with reflectors. The next step is to add additional light so that we can Read More …
How do all of the things I teach photographers work in a real life photo shoot? And how do all the systems and pieces fit together? This shoot is a great example. Some friends of mine organized a charity fundraiser Read More …
Article Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Continuing from part 1 where we now have perfect color in camera, the next thing is to control the direction of light. Many photographers shoot portraits using Natural Light, and this approach can be absolutely beautiful when we also control light Read More …
Today, Adobe has announced a second Adobe Lightroom desktop application. There are now two versions of Lightroom, and I have two videos explaining everything you need to know. This first video talks about the difference between the two, why you’d Read More …
Article Part 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Part of being a professional means taking control of various aspects of photography, not letting things be haphazard or fall to chance. For many years, it’s been really easy to take control of White Balance, but sadly many Read More …
First, a quick background… In the end of October 2015, I was flown to China to speak on photographer Vivian Maier and this article that I wrote about her. Why me? What makes me a Vivian Maier expert? Well my Read More …
Thanks to everyone who attended my program today in San Antonio today. Thanks to Adobe for sponsoring the event and for making our lives better with their software. Adobe Creative Cloud Special for Photographers There are a few options for Creative Cloud, but Read More …
For 2016, let’s all read more. It’s important for our business, for our mind, and for our outlook. In today’s world, we each get paid based on what we know, and successful people make it a habit to read. So here is Read More …
Earlier in part 1, I talked about overcoming the obstacles of creating this beautiful family group in a rain storm. The final obstacle was selling this as a 7-foot by 4-foot framed canvas, especially when the client put off solidifying Read More …