Using Speedlights for O...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace The key to improving your outdoor portraits is knowing the right time to use flash. Start by looking at the existing light falling on your subject and evaluating the range of shadows and highlights appearing within the scene. Using the cameras LCD preview...
One-on-One Portrait Wor...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace For years people have asked if they could shoot with me and now you can join me in a series of hands-on workshops on studio lighting. The workshop is tailored to your specific needs and photographic experience, so each one is different and fits beginner...
Go Monochrome on Black ...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace One of the things I like to do to get myself out of a rut is to shoot a few portraits in monochrome mode. It doesn’t have to be all the images that you make during a session; maybe just a few to see what happens. If you think that’s a bad idea because you...
Photography in Abandone...
Today’s Post by Jay Farrell One of my favorite things is abandoned building photography, particularly for my fine art figure subjects. I have always loved the character, texture, and taboo of the experience. Plus trying to put together a story about what happened inside those walls when...
Expression “Sells...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace There’s an old photographer’s expression called ESP or “Expression Sells Portraits.” and expressions helps “sell” portraits in two different ways. For the pro or aspiring professional, the concept assumes the subject’s expression leads to more portrait...
N(Ice) Light 2 from Wes...
Today’s Post by Joe Farace Westcott says their Ice Light 2 LED light is 50% brighter than it’s predecessor while maintaining a nearly identical form factor —the handle is actually half-inch or so longer. My field tests show that yes, it’s brighter but maybe not quite so much as a...
