The Right Camera for Terry Richardson?
Readers occasionally write in and ask for specifics about the camera, lens and settings I used for a particular shot. Sometimes they want to know exactly how far from the subject I was when I took the photo, what the sensor size was, and whether or not I cropped the image after the fact. At [...]
Three-Point Lighting for Portrait Photography
Portrait Photography. An overview of a classic three-point lighting setup used in portrait photography. Other videos >>
Forum: Requests for Copyright
Concerning photography buyers, I wrote: Commercially, it’s all over the place. Some buyers have a good understanding of usage, others throw the terminology around but really don’t know the definitions. In my opinion, people aren’t really interested in being “educated” as much as they’re interested in looking like they know what they’re doing, saving money, [...]
Good Links: Challenge Your Models To Mimic
Always ready with some good advice, Pretty Girl Shooter’s JimmyD talks about getting good looks from your models, when they’re just not happening. By the way, this advice can apply to clients, too. I love the way Jimmy puts it, and it’s all from real-world, working experience. “Directing a model’s physical presentation to the camera [...]
Using a Reflector for Fill Light
Portrait Photography. Using a reflector to create fill lighting and reduce contrast. Other videos >>
Visuals: Adam Wingard
Something to see and consider. Filmmaker, Adam Wingard. Videography is photography afterall. What do you think?
The New Analog
An older gentleman who takes care of things around my building noticed my iPad the other day and seemed fascinated by the technology. He remarked about its incredible ability to store thousands of photos in one small tablet. While the magic is less of a miracle to some of us, even I can [...]
Yesenia and The Moving Portrait, Revisited
Yesenia, a favorite model of mine has been participating in several projects over the past year or so with well-known photographers including Nathan Appel and George Pitts. She’s also the model on the cover of my book, Taking Your Portraiture to the Next Level. Recently, she posed for an excellent moving portrait clip (vignette) titled, [...]
Good Links: A 365 Project from Michael The Maven
Another 365 Project. But this one’s got some prizes, organization, and a good vibe. I’m not a big fan of shooting for yourself on a schedule, but if you really want to try it, this looks like a great way to go. Get involved before January 30th. Other Good Links: Lessons for 2012. Luke Copping [...]
GIMP 2.7.4
The GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), or what some might call the free, open-source, Photoshop alternative, is inching toward the 2.8 version. GIMP has been around for a long time and has a loyal and growing user base with downloads available for just about all popular platforms. The newest available download (2.7.4) is touted as [...]
