Behind-The-Scenes: Photo Shoot With Satu

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A stylized behind-the-scenes video of a shoot I did the other day with Satu.   Results are at the end of the clip.  Simple equipment including a couple of flash units and a 50mm lens.  The idea for this series was to use some harsh and lower angled light for a raw look.

The Power of Personal Projects

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Producing stale work, finding yourself in a rut,  or losing touch with why you began shooting in the first place?  Every now and then, many of us feel that way about our work.  For busy photographers, this is the toxic waste that sometimes comes with working so much for other people, and not enough for [...]

Robin Owen Video

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Robin Owen doing her thing in Leonardtown in Southern Maryland.  Chris Paige captures Robin and her models beautifully in this piece.  Shot with a Rebel T2i, a Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 lens.  Nice.  Also check out Robin’s Boudoir Photography Network.  A great place to get listed if you do boudoir work.

Portraiture: Side Lighting

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Whether it’s boudoir or glamour, an editorial shoot, a band publicity photo, or a product shot, when it comes down to it, it’s all really just portraiture to me.  When I shot the promotional photos for Andrea Marie & The Magnolia Band, it was probably no surprise to them when I asked the members to [...]

Off-Camera, Unmodified Flash Outdoors

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Some time ago a local vintage clothing shop asked me to shoot a few fun, colorful shots for some postcard promos announcing a change in ownership.  One of the ideas was to use the actual storefront in the background.   I’d have to contend with the bright Texas sunlight.  Instead of my typical umbrella setup, I [...]

Powerful Influences

These days, it’s popular for artists to say they’re “inspired” by other artists rather than “influenced” by them.  After all,  being inspired by others to create allows the artist to maintain more of a claim to personal vision.  But to say you were influenced is admitting someone else had a hand in rendering a part [...]