Lighting lessons & behind the scenes
Setups, gear reviews, image breakdowns, and workflow tips from real shoots. Free, and written so you can go try it yourself.
Why you SHOULD Shoot With a High ISO in Studio
Now that I got my click bait title out of the way we can actually talk about this! For the longest time, I was a firm believer that you
Sep 3, 2024 · 2 min read
Shooting Portraits With Constant Light | Nanlite PavoSlim Review
Scroll to the bottom of this post to see the youtube video review and breakdown of the PavoSlim 120C... But I'd really appreciate it if
Mar 14, 2024 · 5 min read
How to Change Your Background Color With Gels
In this post I will go over how to change your background color with gels. Gels are a fantastic way to enhance your photography by
Mar 3, 2024 · 4 min read
Profoto Foldable Softbox: A Game Changer for Photographers
Introduction As a professional photographer, I'm always on the lookout for new equipment that can enhance my work. These newly released
Feb 23, 2024 · 3 min read
Controlling Your Light in a Small Shooting Space
Welcome to yet another Image breakdown! Today I will be breaking down a shot I captured at the Capture One booth at Imaging USA last
Feb 14, 2024 · 2 min read
Add Color to You Images Without Gels
Today I want to share with you the process of how I created this fitness image of Bella that I shot during a live demo at the Adorama
Feb 3, 2024 · 2 min read
What is the best lens for headshots?
A debate between photographers since the dawn of time, or at least for awhile, has been what is the best focal length? It's a loaded
Jan 15, 2024 · 3 min read
Capturing Emotion Through Light: Exploring the 5 Patterns of Portrait Photography
Creating captivating portraits requires more than just framing and clicking a camera shutter. One crucial element that significantly
Jan 10, 2024 · 2 min read
Which reflector is best for you?
In the world of portrait photography, the use of fill light is essential to achieve the perfect shot. When I'm shooting a headshot, one
May 14, 2023 · 3 min read
Perfect Portraits Made Easy: Enhance Your Photos with AI using Evoto
Portraiture is a genre of photography that requires skillful techniques to capture the beauty and personality of your subject. However,
Apr 13, 2023 · 2 min read
This Hack can Save you $25 a Month on Your Adobe Subscription!
Save up to $25 a month on your adobe creative cloud subscription with this simple hack
Mar 2, 2023 · 3 min read
Profoto Modifier Wall Mounts - 2 Very Tasty Options
Use these 2 cheap and easy methods to get your Profoto soft boxes off the floor and on the walls
Dec 29, 2022 · 3 min read
Creating a 3 Light Look With 1 Strobe!
Learn how to create a 3 light headshot look with just a single strobe. Embrace the happy accidents!
Nov 10, 2022 · 2 min read
HOW I GOT THE SHOT - Fortune Teller
Use code "WORKSHOP15" for 15% off general admission ticket Recently I was shooting with Allee-Sutton and Matt Smith to create some fun
Mar 17, 2021 · 2 min read
Optical Snoot for Profoto!
I've always loved the look of optical snoots, but I never pulled the trigger on one until recently. The problem I ran into was that I
Mar 11, 2021 · 2 min read
How-to Create a Cinematic Portrait With Hard Light
The inspiration for this shot actually came from a Netflix show that I watched awhile back called "What If" starring Renée Zelwegger. The
Aug 28, 2020 · 3 min read
Use 1 light to Create 5 Different High Key Beauty Portraits
Having a clean white background portrait is a pretty classic look for both headshot and beauty photography, but it can be a hard look to
Jul 13, 2020 · 1 min read
Next Level Lighting LIVE! w/ Creative Gels
Using color gels in both a practical and unique way!
Apr 14, 2020 · 1 min read
Next Level Lighting LIVE! w/ V-flats
Next Level Lighting with V-flats and my first virtual workshop
Apr 13, 2020 · 1 min read
Two Lights Creating a Four Light Setup!
Using two lights to create a four light setup
Apr 9, 2020 · 1 min read
Now Offering Virtual Workshops!
Take your photography to the NEXT LEVEL from the comfort of your own home with NEXT LEVEL Virtual Workshops!
Mar 20, 2020 · 2 min read
Golden Hour on Demand!
I recently had workshop here at my studio in Franklin, TN and I've shared a few of the images on my instagram already, but I wanted to
Mar 17, 2020 · 2 min read
Every Photographer Needs This!
set.a.light 3D is an amazing software that lets you create realistic 3D lighting setups from your computer!
Mar 13, 2020 · 2 min read
Vibrant Gels are Cool, but why not Earth Tones?
For the longest time I was determined to find a use for the "Chocolate" gel I had in my gel pack, which is basically just a brown gel,
Mar 10, 2020 · 2 min read
Create Golden Hour Anytime!
Learn how to shoot a golden hour portrait anytime, regardless of the lighting conditions!
Mar 6, 2020 · 2 min read
The Easiest Way To Shoot a Pure White Background...Period!
If you ever have trouble shooting a pure white background headshot, look no further! This is the easiest way ever!
Feb 29, 2020 · 1 min read
Balance Flash With Constant Light (In-Studio)
I recently was in the studio with my friend Cheryl and she brought a ring light with her to do her makeup and I thought it would be fun
Feb 24, 2020 · 1 min read
Behind The Scenes - Lady in Red
The other working title for this post was "V for Valentines Day" since I am after all posting this on Valentines day, but let's be
Feb 14, 2020 · 3 min read
How-to Create a Simple, Yet Impactful Portrait
Impactful images aren't always complicated. In fact, I often times create my favorite images with very minimal gear. When I was first
Feb 10, 2020 · 1 min read
Tether Tools Air Direct "Quick Setup Guide"
This blog post is definitely going to be lacking in the written word, but lucky for you, I have a 6 minute video to explain everything
Feb 7, 2020 · 2 min read
My First Studio Shoot With the Paul C. Buff LINK 800
I always love going into a shoot with a plan! Even if the end result doesn’t end up exactly as originally planned. I’ll be honest, that
Feb 6, 2020 · 2 min read
5 Reasons to Love the Tether Tools Air Direct!
I've been a huge fan of tethering in my photography for pretty much as long as I can remember. It all started when I used to work event
Jan 31, 2020 · 3 min read
10 Headshot Looks in 10 Minutes (sort of...)
Back in early January, my friend TJ who works for The Pixel Connection approached me about teaching some demos on the expo floor at
Jan 28, 2020 · 2 min read
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