Five Things I Wish I’d Known as a Beginner Photographer

Here’s a quick rundown about different ways to approach finding clients for your portrait photography. If you’re looking for some tips, you might find this useful. If you’re already a member of The Portrait Club, you’ll find a community version of this video and several others posted up in the main feed and in the…

If you’re new to flash photography and wondering what kind of flash to buy for portraits, this video should help. In it, I walk through all the essentials you should look for in your very first flash unit—especially if you’re just getting serious about lighting. I explain why a good speedlight (also known as a…

As photographers, we all reach a point where it’s not just about mastering the techniques but understanding when to apply them. One question I recently received is about when to use the different traditional portrait lighting setups. You’ve probably practiced broad lighting, short lighting, Rembrandt, butterfly, and split lighting—so when exactly should you use each…

Think you need a strobe to shoot professional portraits? Think again. In this video, I’m breaking down some common misconceptions about strobes vs speedlights — and why sometimes, using a simple speedlight is actually the better option. Whether you’re upgrading your flash setup or just starting with off-camera lighting, this will help you make smarter…

If you’re shooting weddings, engagements, or portraits and considering boudoir photography, you’re probably wondering: Where do I even start? And do I need expensive equipment? I get these questions all the time, so I put together two videos that answer them directly. These videos have been pretty popular over the last year or so. I…

Let’s quickly go over some photography terminology. This is helpful if you’re a beginner who’d like to know what the following terms mean: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, TTL, High-Speed Sync, Focal Length, and Field of View.