Photographic Training & Tools for Success
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Do you have a current family portrait up? And what size is it compared to your television? Often I’ll have clients that want the biggest TV in their living room, and then want a small family portrait. What are your Read More …
“If you’re thinking technically, you’re not taking photographs. And if you are not able to think technically, you’re not taking photographs either.” Do you agree with this statement? Are you truly able to be in the moment and connect with people, Read More …