Archive for December, 2007
Home Studio Setup – Colored Walls
I’ve been asked a bunch of questions concerning home studio setups over the last few years, but one question in particular keeps coming up over and over. Should I paint my studio walls white or black? Seems like a simple question until you really start thinking about it. Each color has its own unique problems [...]
New Poll – Please Vote
With the recent redesign of the layout for this site, I’m interested in what people think about it. So here’s a spiffy new poll that you should vote on. Please take a minute and cast your vote it will help me out tremendously, thanks!! [poll=1]
Image Collection 5 – Great Photos from the web
This will be a series of posts based on what I find around the net this particular week, or month etc. There will be no rhyme or reason to the images, nor will I post any commentary on them. This should not stop you from posting commentary however! All photos are copy write their respective [...]
Tips on Skin Tones for Portrait Photographers
If you are doing any type of portrait work, you are already aware how vital it is to have great skin tones on your final shots for the client. There are a lot of different ways to accomplish this. The first and foremost process for having great skin tones in portrait photography is the lighting. [...]
Model Directory Reviews & Resources
As a photographer I am constantly searching for interesting people to have as models for new projects and ideas I’d like to photograph or experiment with. Once you’ve managed to convince all your close friends to pose once or twice for you, chances are they’ve become bored with the process and don’t feel like continually [...]
Photography Links
The Art of Portrait Photography – So you’re interested in portrait photography, and you want to know what separates snapshots from art? Digital Photography, 10 Things to be Thankful For – This was a post from thanksgiving so its a bit old but its good none the less. Jamie Stoker – Some good candid shots [...]
Photography Printers Reviewed
Recently I’ve been exploring different places to have my photos printed, which has turned into a national search for the best printer. While I’m not completely unhappy with the printer that I was using, I’m certain there are print shops out there that could do the job a bit better and still have a competitive [...]
Myspace Photography Profits
Myspace has always been a great tool for social networking. It was one of the origionals and as such has the biggest user base. With the advent of other networks like Facebook, its hard to decide which network is best for finding new clients. Photographers are always in a constant state of search for new [...]
Image Collection 4
This will be a series of posts based on what I find around the net this particular week, or month etc. There will be no rhyme or reason to the images, nor will I post any commentary on them. This should not stop you from posting commentary however! All photos are copy write their respective [...]
FAQ – Portfolios & Books
If you are new to the modeling / photography industry you’ve probably been told that you need a book or portfolio to even get your foot in the door most places. Even if you’ve been in the industry and are a known person you still need a book. Portfolios are quick easy shortcuts for agencies [...]
Cheap Home Studio Reflector
One of the most helpful and least expensive tools that any photographer should have is a bounce reflector. Every studio, whether it be home based or professional high end setup should have two or three reflectors of a decent size. The problem as always is money, and shelling out 40$ to 80$ of your hard [...]
Image Collection 3
This will be a series of posts based on what I find around the net this particular week, or month etc. There will be no rhyme or reason to the images, nor will I post any commentary on them. This should not stop you from posting commentary however! All photos are copy write their respective [...]
Image Collection 2
This will be a series of posts based on what I find around the net this particular week, or month etc. There will be no rhyme or reason to the images, nor will I post any commentary on them. This should not stop you from posting commentary however! All photos are copyright their respective authors.