Photographic Training & Tools for Success
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 …
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 …
What does Bryan Welsh like about shooting tethered, especially with commercial shoots? Bryan Welsh and Bry Cox talk about where tethered shooting is a strength, and why you may want to shoot tethered for certain kinds of shoots. Check Read More …
As a photographer, it’s always fun to buy new gear, and for the last 6 months I’ve been loving my Profoto B1X combined with the OCF Beauty Dish and Air Remote. It gives me a ton of power (500 watt/seconds) Read More …
What does boxing have to do with photography? Bryan Welsh explains why boxing and other areas of interest and proficiency can help with photography. And if you’d like further training on lighting, digital workflow, sales, and even video production, Read More …
I’m excited to be teaching for an entire week at West Coast School. It’s a full weeklong workshop where photographers come to California to train to be more proficient in their profession. With more competition, it’s more crucial than Read More …
As a photographer, it’s always fun to get new gear, and I’m enjoying this new BlackRapid Tripod Jacket. It’s great for keeping the studio area clean while having items ready and on hand during a shoot. Plus it’s designed to Read More …
Photographers, when it comes to learning more and training, are you aware of the 4 stages of consciousness? Often while teaching a course, the lightbulb in the mind will go on for photographers in attendance, and they’ll say, “I never Read More …
Do you have a backup plan in case your gear goes down at a gig? What if your camera breaks? How do you finish the job? I believe in having 3 options (plans) to cover yourself on site. That means Read More …
Bryan Welsh and I ask each other questions on the fly (Quick Take). And because of his background in high-end clothing, I ask him to expound on how photographers should dress. And what are your thoughts? Are you a portrait 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 …