Photographic Training & Tools for Success
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 …
Shannon was one of my models at Texas School, where I teach and demo techniques for an entire week with a small group of photographers. And like most of my models I only got to photograph her for a few Read More …
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 …
In Q&A video #103, I answered the general question about the “best” camera to buy. And here’s some things to know about how to buy a camera and the type of place to buy it from. For instance, don’t Read More …
A while ago, a photographer friend Bryan Welsh was in town, and we taught a full-day workshop to photographers on the business of photography. One of the big takeaways is to think about marketing in better ways. Instead of having 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 …
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 …
Gabrielle is a writer for the company Fstoppers, and I met her while I was speaking at the big national photography convention ImagingUSA. This year the convention was just held in Nashville, and it’s unusual for it to snow there. But 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 …
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 …
October 10, 2017 – PPA Webinar: Psychology of Pricing Portraits http://www.ppa.com/edu/content.cfm?ItemNumber=11175 Tuesday, October 10, 2017 – 2pm ET (Live, 1 hour) Bry Cox, M.Photog.Cr., CPP Skill Level(s): ALL FREE for ALL Photographers Do people complain about price? Do they want everything Read More …