Photographic Training & Tools for Success
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 …
As an artist or photographer, do you sometimes feel discouraged? A photographer sends in a question about various reasons he’s often discouraged. See what you think about my answer. And of course, remember that hard work and a slight increase Read More …
It’s delivery day and here’s a gorgeous 56″ canvas of a family of 40 people. It’s a large, extended family and notice how everyone looks amazing because of great lighting, posing and positioning, and social dynamics for great expressions. There Read More …
Bryan Welsh asks me the question, “How do you get great expressions with little kids?” Are you a portrait photographer? How do you get the entire family to look great and give you great expressions, but especially with little kids? Read More …
Are you an experienced photographer that needs a creative push or inspiration? Are you newer photographer that needs new challenges? As photographic artists we crave creativity. But we also often find ourselves bored or on a plateau. This is a Read More …