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Exploring Fine Art Nude and Bodyscape Photography
If you have ever been curious about artistic photography that features the human form, this video walks through how to get started in a thoughtful, realistic way. Not from the perspective of someone who already feels completely confident, but from the place most photographers begin: interested, uncertain, and trying to understand what the work actually…
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Getting Started with Bodyscape, Boudoir Photography
Photographers often ask me about getting into bodyscape, boudoir, or other forms of artistic figure photography. Not just the technical side, but the personal side. The hesitation. The discomfort. The feeling that you are curious about the work, yet unsure whether it fits within your own boundaries or values. In this video, I talk openly…
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Light Distance Matters – Portrait Photography
Beginner portrait photographers should understand how even small changes in the distance from the light to the subject can have major effects. This video also discusses how to control exposure on the background in basic portrait lighting setups.
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Where should you place your light? – Tips for a Beginner Photographer
Beginner portrait photographers often freeze when the photo shoot is supposed to begin. If you get stuck wondering where to start with your lighting setup, here are a few things to keep in mind. And remember, we always want to start with the key light in a common sense placement.
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How to Do Bodyscape Photography
Bodyscape photography is one of those genres that often looks far more complicated than it really is. When you see a finished image with strong contours, deep shadows, or soft luminous highlights, it’s easy to assume the photographer was working with complex lighting setups and a lot of specialized gear. In reality, you can create…
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Flash Photography Crash Course 2025
In this Flash Photography for Portraits crash course (updated for 2025), I go over all the important things you’ll need to know to get started. The course will teach you about flash photography for portraits. Learn about different flash gear options (speedlites and strobes), flash synchronization, lighting modifiers, how to take advantage of TTL and…
