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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…

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…

Five important lessons I wish I’d known as a beginner photographer back in the day.

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.

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…

Here’s a quick how-to for creating your first bodyscape photos. Order the Artistic Nudes & Bodyscapes Bundle here