Photography Instruction

So, you’ve seen those professional-looking portraits, with the dreamy, blurred background, and you’re like, “I want that!” But when you try it, everything’s in focus—your subject, the trees and structures behind them, everything. It’s frustrating when you don’t understand how come it’s not working the way you want it to. Let’s demystify how to get

In the world of portrait photography, lighting plays a crucial role in creating captivating and visually appealing images. While the key light takes the spotlight as the primary light source, the second light in a portrait lighting setup has its own important roles to play. In this video lecture, I discuss how a two-light flash

Are you intrigued by the world of boudoir photography? If you’re looking to add this rewarding and lucrative genre to your portrait services, there are some important factors to consider before getting started. Here are ten valuable tips that will help you embark on your journey towards becoming a successful boudoir photographer. Here’s a video…

One of the most important concepts every serious photographer should understand is the exposure triangle. Here, I’ll break down the three components of exposure: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and discuss how they work together to create an image in your camera. What is the Exposure Triangle? The exposure triangle is the relationship between three

Flash photography can be intimidating, especially if you’re new to it. But if you’re interested in improving your portrait photography, mastering flash is an essential skill to have in your toolbox. In my video, One-Light Flash Portraits | Introductory Mini-Course, I provide a quick overview of how to get started with flash portraiture. Why One

Blurry and out of focus photos can be frustrating, especially when you’ve put a lot of time and effort into capturing the perfect shot. Even after decades of professional work, I still sometimes end up with a batch of blurry or out of focus photos for one reason or another–usually because I forgot to check

Here are 10 tips covering topics you should get familiar with when it comes to flash photography. I realize how frustrating flash can be; many of the concepts can be hard to get your head around. But the challenge is worth it. Take a look at this video and use it as a roadmap to

Photographers know that creating a properly exposed image requires balancing three main exposure settings:  ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.  The optimal combination of these settings is based on the lighting conditions in your scene.  But most people can’t just look at a scene and know exactly what settings to use.  Even an experienced photographer’s guess