Photographing a True Poser on White Seamless Background (D292)

Photographing a True Poser on White Seamless Background (D292)

I don’t know where he gets it. Maybe he was born with it, maybe it’s me… the photographer with a camera always ready to capture his faces and poses… maybe it’s his dad… the filmmaker with a pro camera out for every major family event… whatever the cause, we now have a true poser on [...]

Chris Brogan Got It Right—Custom IS Everything (D169)

Chris Brogan Got It Right—Custom IS Everything (D169)

Maybe “everything” is a bit of hyperbole. I’m willing to give you that. Simplicity and personality are important as well when it comes to connecting with guests, clients, customers… even friends. But after reading Chris Brogan’s post about the importance of customization, you can imagine my pure delight when I opened up a package with [...]

Fix it in Post… or Not (D149)

Fix it in Post… or Not (D149)

The deeper I get into the photography world, the more I learn all the little sayings that photographers have adopted and said through the ages. One of the first that I heard was “Fix it in post.” This week I’m focusing on how not to have to fix it in post. The question I’m asking [...]

A Dancer’s Leap of Faith (D148)

A Dancer’s Leap of Faith (D148)

In my life as a photographer, I am incredibly blessed to work with some amazing teen girls and I find it quite coincidental that more a few are dancers (and also interested in photography). Not that I really believe in coincidence, but what a wonderful connection I have with these avid dancing, aspiring photographers. After [...]

Shooting on the Edge – A Teen Identity Photo Shoot (D145)

Shooting on the Edge – A Teen Identity Photo Shoot (D145)

Today’s word of the day was… EDGY. Our home and studio were temporarily taken over by teen girls in preparation for our first Teen Identity Models photo shoot of 2010. The bedroom exploded in clothes and there was a full-on salon happening with hair, makeup, nails, and stylists getting everyone ready. We’re preparing to launch [...]