Gesture and posing – building up a photograph
Gesture and posing - building up a photograph
This striking photograph of Anastasiya, like some flying super-hero, didn't just happen on a first take in the studio. It started with an idea, and then through several iterations, finally took shape. I wanted to test the Profoto B1 flash's Freeze mode, where the duration of the flash is much shorter - perfect for Read more inside...
Lighting an on-location photo session – Home Free
Lighting an on-location photo session - Home Free
I had another opportunity to do promotional photos for Home Free, the A Capella group. Some of the previous photo shoot was described in this article - On-location lighting problem solving. This time we met at another location - a farm which also doubled up as a reception venue. This offered us some outdoor areas, as Read more inside...Photographing wide-angle portraits
Photographing wide-angle portraits
In photographing wide-angle portraits, we have to make the decision whether we want to embrace the wide-angle distortion (such as Bill Brandt famously did), or have a more natural approach where the wide-angle is used to show more of the environment and to help with a dynamic composition. With this photo of Anastasiya, I wanted to Read more inside...Photography workshops (2016)
Photography Workshops in NJ / NYC (2016)
There are some interesting additions to the workshop dates for 2016: I've added 2 dates for workshops on studio lighting. There will also be 2 of the regular workshops on flash photography with speedlights. Then there are the 2 dates where we will do the Photo Walks in New York again. Here are recaps of Read more inside...How to get a blurred background in photos
How to get a blurred background in photos
Somewhere at the start of the adventure that is photography, a newer photographer will soon realize that having your subject stand out from the background, really gives the photo a near-3-dimensional effect. Your subject just pops out with the background blurred. The question of how to get blurred backgrounds in photos, is Read more inside...Shooting a boudoir photography promo video
Shooting a boudoir photography promo video
Ideally with a video there should be some narrative or some forward momentum in what is being portrayed. An idea that propels it forward and gives it meaning. A friend once tried to convince me that I should team up with another photographer who had video gear since we would make a really good video with the gear we Read more inside...People skills for portrait & wedding photographers
People skills for portrait & wedding photographers
The articles on the Tangents blog have focused heavily on the technical aspects of photography - lighting, posing, camera settings and such. But there is another essential ingredient for you as a photographer when you work with people - good social skills. This is invaluable - you can be a phenomenal photographer, Read more inside...Camera sensor cleaning
Camera sensor cleaning
You say you love photography? Well, a sure way to kill your enthusiasm is to waste hour upon hour cloning out dust spots in photos. All because you haven't cleaned your camera's sensor in a while. Then when check your camera sensor with a sensor loupe, you'll realize there are even more specks of dust than you thought! Therefore you need a Read more inside...Studio photography lighting tips – your first time in the studio
Studio photography lighting tips - your first time in the studio
Since I make my studio here in NJ available as a Photo studio rental space, I frequently meet newer photographers who would like to dabble in studio photography a bit. Sometimes they have experience with off-camera flash on location, or with a small home studio - and they would like to try out working in Read more inside...- 1
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