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How To Get The Best Out Of Your Subjects | Direct, Don’t Pose
Photography subjects run a gamut from seasoned models to inexperienced and hesitant folk who need a photo of themselves but…
An Intro to Non-Destructive Dodging & Burning
The method of dodging and burning has been a staple among photographers since the inception of it. In the dark…
How I Shot It – Simple One Light Portrait Studio Setup in a Garage
The beautiful thing about photography is how much can be achieved with very little. A studio setup isn’t necessarily a…
These Are The Faces Of NYC’s Craigslist Personal Ads | Strictly Platonic
New York is the most populous city in the United States. People are crammed into apartment buildings, restaurants, cafes and…
How To Shoot Fashion Portraits & The Psychology Behind Them
I grew up around women who were into fashion and within it, and that carried through my life thus far,…
The One Light Portrait Challenge | Are You Overcomplicating Your Lighting Setup?
How many lights does it take to create a great, pro quality image? In my early career my answer was “as many as I can get.” But I changed my mind.
Standardizing Skin Tone: Angelica Dass Mapping the World’s Human Colors
Angelica Dass is mapping the world’s skin tones, one Pantone color at a time, showing that labels such as red, white, brown and yellow are pretty inaccurate ways to define human skin.
Creating a Unique Photography Style with Joel Grimes
One of the great achievements that a photographer can attain in his or her career is to have people immediately…
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