Category Archives: Portraits

Nylon Panel/Beauty Dish/Octabox Ring Light for Portraits

When we think of portrait lighting, the first lighting modifier that comes to mind is the softbox or octabox. While these two modifiers are very effective, Tim and I prefer to use variations of the octabox or perhaps the nylon … Continue reading

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One Light Fashion Photography

I am a big fan of simplicity, especially one light setups. In the case of the following images I just used the Sun. For the three images in the cabin I used a single Profoto Umbrella and a Photogenic PLR1250DRC … Continue reading

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Amberlee Test Shoot

I have stated this several times before, let me say it again. When I have a shoot, whether it is fashion, glamour or portrait, I light them all the same. It is not like I wake up one morning and … Continue reading

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Assembling a Styling Team

Every image in my Fashion or People book has a team of people behind it. These people are makeup artists, hair stylists, and wardrobe stylists. My skills are in photography, lighting, posing the model, casting the model, and finally assembling … Continue reading

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Portfolio Production Planning

Portfolios and promotion are always great topics of discussion. Yet we never know what to shoot to attract a specific client or what this client would like to see. Understanding your community and client base is the first homework assignment. … Continue reading

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