Prepare for a portrait session before you ever pick up your camera. You need to understand the purpose of the portrait session, communicate with your subject and crew, and make sure your gear works as you expect. It’s important to prepare for your portrait session by making sure everyone knows what to expect and why…
I had a bit of a computer disaster recently. My boot drive failed suddenly and completely. Fortunately, I wasn’t out of commission and I didn’t lose any of my data. It’s an annoying, painful and potentially disastrous, and inevitable experience for every computer. You can cope with it by paying attention to a few key…
Let’s talk about photography pricing strategies to show customers the value you provide so you can negotiate a profitable contract that delivers a photo to meet their purpose or desire. There are three concepts to understand in order to make a good sale or license of your photography. Help Customers Understand the Value Your Photography…
Learning how to process fireworks photos isn’t that difficult. You need to know the guidelines. This podcast episode discusses the issues you need to keep in mind (and they’re in the post below). Also, I provided a couple of videos below so you can see how the techniques work. This post is about post-processing for…
Knowing how to take fireworks photos that impress requires more than having a tripod and knowing how to shoot at a small aperture. The fireworks photos that really please people are the ones that tell a story. The explosions by themselves make for boring photos. When you put your photos in context with people, a…
Understanding how to travel with your camera and photography accessories can save you a lot of aggravation, pain and potentially money. This episode talks about some of the things you need to consider before you decide to hit the road or board an airplane with your photography gear. Why You Should Always Keep Your Camera…