Sometimes the stage is not big enough for a performer. Similarly, sometimes the background is simply not big enough for a photographer! That is exactly why it is so important to know how the final image will look before you start! For a dance portfolio session with Cassie, I knew we wanted to capture her […]
Background Lights and Photography Backdrop Lighting Tips
Properly using background lights and backdrop lighting techniques are often the keys to setting the desired mood for the final images. So many people focus on lighting their subject perfectly that they completely forget the importance of lighting the background! Of course, it easy to go overboard too. Take a look at the three side […]
Headshot Lighting Setup
Proper headshot lighting setup can be a confusing concept, even for experienced professionals. Discussion of light positions, angles, f-stops, shutter speeds can easily make eyes glaze over of all but the most diehard photographers. Lighting for professional headshots really isn’t difficult to set up once you understand the basic purpose of each light used to […]
Pro Tip: How to Become a Successful Photographer
I am regularly asked how how to become a successful photographer. Of course, the first step is defining what “success” means to them. Does it mean: Having a session booked every day of the week? Hiring a full time receptionist or office manager? Having work published in magazines? Winning a photography award? Regardless of the […]