Photographic Training & Tools for Success
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Tomorrow on Monday, I’ll be doing a free webinar on creativity, and you are invited to join. The webinar will be 1 hour, and there are 2 times to attend. The first will be hosted by Texas School & The Professional Read More …
I recently had the pleasure of photographing Bella in San Jose, California. I was teaching an adaptive lighting class to photographers there, and she was my model. We made the shoot extra hard by shooting outside at the worst time Read More …
I recently had the pleasure of photographing Ashleigh in Santa Ana, California. She was my model for a photography workshop I was teaching there. I taught adaptive lighting techniques for portraiture, both in studio and on location. After the shoot Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …