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Contrast in portraits?
January 04, 2021 - Contrast in Portraits
In many cases, a photographer wants a very sharp image. In fact, some want images tack-sharp. But...
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Don't be afraid to experiment
November 30, 2020 - Don't be afraid to Experiment with Hi ISO's
Many photographers have historically be reluctant to photograph their subje...
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Wrap Around
November 16, 2020 - Wrap Around Lighting (Rim light)
There are many forms of classic lighting to generate a specific results, and of course...
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White Balance in the Studio- Creative Effects
November 09, 2020 - White Balance in the Studio- Creative
Photographers will often white balance their images either through the camera or...
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Surreal or Real?
October 26, 2020 - Surreal or Real?
This year has certainly offered some real challenges to just about everyone. It almost seams like some...
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How do you support fellow creatives?
October 12, 2020 - Supporting Our Fellow Creatives
In traditional jobs, fellow co-workers may see each other several times per week in the...
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Let it Snow (or Not)?!
October 05, 2020 - Let it Snow and Ice (Or Just Pretend it is)
It's the time in the Northeast (Where I am located) that snow and ice is pr...
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Do you captivate your audience?
September 28, 2020 - Do you Captivate with your images?
In a recent post I spoke about 'Dwell Time' (How long a viewer looks at your image(s...
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An experiment in editing
August 03, 2020 - An Experiment
With COVID and other circumstances affecting the photography world, I have been experimenting with some e...
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An original Location
July 27, 2020 - White Cliffs
It can be difficult to find location shoots these days that offer a variety of opportunities for both your...
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Customer Presentations
July 20, 2020 - Presentation Choices?
If you photograph people, it is quite easy to come up with hundreds or even up to a thousand imag...
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Discard bad images???
June 22, 2020 - Do you discard bad images?
Most photographers take many more images that the public or clients will ever see. In some c...
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Hi Rez Virtual Photoshoots?
April 13, 2020 - Hi Rez Virtual Photoshoots- A New Niche?
With COVID-19 restrictions in place, many forms of people photography are at a...
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Studio withdrawl?
April 06, 2020 - Are you Itching to get Back Out in the Field?
It is hard now with stay at home orders in many states for photographers.
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Stylized Portraits
January 20, 2020 - Stylized Portraits
This week I thought I would like to talk a little about what I try to achieve in a portrait. I have...
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Artist Statements
November 11, 2019 - Do You Have an Artist Statement?
Regardless of whether you are a photographer, a MUA, model, or any other creative prof...
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Photographing Aquariums and Learning
July 29, 2019 - Aquarium Adventures
Aquariums can be found today in many larger cities and can be a great day adventure. The photograph...
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Cold shower
July 01, 2019 - Have you Taken a Cold Shower Recently?
When is the last time that you have turned on your shower, cold water only, and...
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Dancers
June 17, 2019 - Photographing Dancers
One of the most rewarding yet challenging subjects to photograph can be a dancer. A skilled dance...
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Education
June 09, 2019 - Educational Resources
One of the most important things that we can do in our personal or professional lives is never st...
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Featured studio-HM Photography, Baltimore Maryland.
June 02, 2019 - Featured Studio - HM Photography, Baltimore Maryland
HM photography is hosted by David Moser and is a residential type...
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Featured Studio- Undecided Studio, Harrisburg Pennsylvania
May 27, 2019 - Featured Studio - Undecided Studios, Harrisburg, PA
Undecided Studios is a large, two story warehouse type studio locat...
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Simulating Sunset through a window curtain
August 27, 2018 - Simulating a Sunset
There are countless tutorials on sunsets through the internet including Youtube. Here is one techni...
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Shooting from above?
July 16, 2018 - Do you shoot from above?
Shooting from above your subject has definite advantages. Poses that you can achieve with th...
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Landscapes with a little twist
June 11, 2018 - Although typically I photograph people, I started my photographic career my photographing landscapes. The image to the l...
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Makeup Artist... yes or no?
May 07, 2018 - Should you hire a Makeup Artist (MUA)?
Most, if not all women are able to do basic makeup. Certainly if you are working...
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Are Overlays worth it?
January 08, 2018 - There seems to be endless supplies of commercial editing products for photographers as well as just the average cell pho...
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Creative supplies and resources
September 25, 2017 - Whether you are a model, photographer, or any other professional, you are probably always looking for inspiration and su...
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Do you experiment?
September 18, 2017 - Recently, I was at a shoot where I was only able to bring a very limited amount of equipment. Professional strobes were...
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Just for Fun.. Food images
September 11, 2017 - Although I am primarily a portrait and glamour photographer, I do occasionally photograph other subjects sometimes to sh...
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Creating a Timeless Portrait
July 24, 2017 - What would you consider a timeless portrait? Is it one that evokes strong memories of your past? Is it a photo that evok...
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Do Textures add Interest?
July 17, 2017 - Almost anyone taking a photo that they wish to share want the image to grab the attention of the viewer and keep it ther...
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Your choice of colors
April 17, 2017 - Do you have a burning need to know what "Xanadu", "Raw Umber" or "Inchworm" may be? Yes, they are really color names tha...
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Creative Commons (CC) Licensing
February 13, 2017 - One of the most confusing things about photography is when an image is released by the photographer, what can be done wi...
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Creative photography with Blacklight (UV)
April 27, 2015 - This week I wanted to spend a little time on some creative forms of photography which may not be mainstream for everyone...
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Silhouttes
April 15, 2015 - Silhouttes can be very creative and can also be elusive at times. The basic premise is that the subject is backlit with...
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People...People... People
April 13, 2015 - This week I want to examine forms of photography that are pushing creative limits from a variety of artists, but are rel...
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