Late afternoon light, shooting into the sun. No reflectors, strobes or modifiers, just a last minute shoot with the sunlight backlighting my subjects. A perfect way to end the day.
Category: Tips and Tricks
Photo Booth
I was asked to shoot photos at a woman’s dinner event during the Christmas season. My set up was simple and effective; I used two umbrella modifiers and a five-foot reflector at the feet. Along with a festive backdrop, our shots all turned out pretty well! Next time, however, I plan on using a center strobe to fill in shadows.
Using Available Light
Sierra Madre — Harsh, mid-day sun and shadows make for a potential nightmare for shooting portraits. Finding the right light in those conditions can be a challenge, especially when you have limited space for a good background.
Shooting tight and wide open can make just about any background look good, especially at f2.8. Using a silver reflector helps throw light onto the shaded subject, making the photo “pop.” This time, rather than reflecting high at a 45-degree angle, we shot low, under the chin, giving viewers a feel of warmth while maintaining it’s cheeriness. Is that a made up word?
Country Maternity Photo Shoot
What a blessing to spend a beautiful, Spring evening capturing remarkable moments with two “and 3/4,” special people!
On this shoot, we began our evening with a quick prayer of thanksgiving, for live–and for (more…)
5 Reasons Your Photos Might Suck
Photography is an art, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. With that said, you can still take bad images that are meaningful to you–but of course, why not shoot for the best photos we can.?
Over the years I’ve learned over the years that even a poor-quality photo is