Podcasts about off camera flash

So after three days of judging images for the British Institute Of Professional Photographers, it's time for me to step down from my role as Chair Of Awards And Qualifications.  I have been in the role for three years and it is time for someone else to pick up the reins and run with it (if that isn't a mixed metaphor.) I have loved doing this and if it weren't for a million things I have to go on and do, I think I would do it forever!  So as I drive home from my last round of qualifications - possibly the best one I've ever been involved in - here are a few musings of things I have spotted. This is a 'Tales From The Land Rover' edition so please forgive the audio quality and any mild road rage! Enjoy!   Cheers P. If you enjoy this podcast, please head over to Mastering Portrait Photography, for more articles and videos about this beautiful industry. You can also read a full transcript of this episode. PLEASE also subscribe and leave us a review - we'd love to hear what you think! If there are any topics, you would like to hear, have questions we could answer or would like to come and be interviewed on the podcast, please contact me at paul@paulwilkinsonphotography.co.uk.    Transcript EP158 Heading Home From The Awards Introduction and Event Recap [00:00:00] Paul In The Defender: So for those of you who love the Land Rover episodes, you'll be thrilled to hear that I'm just leaving the BIPP, the British Institute of Professional Photography Awards, uh, event 2024 25. Uh, why do we call it 2024 and 2025 is because if you get an award at the end of a year, it's a real pain from a marketing point of view if you can only say you have an award for 2024. So we call it 2024 slash 25, uh, just to extend the marketing value. So you're, you hold the titles for a year, , so why wouldn't we? Anyway, that's where I've been. I've just spent an absolute fortune on some fuel, uh, because I hadn't got a lot of choice but to fill up at a service station. [00:00:47] And I am just pulling in to traffic. He says, concentrating on driving. Driving and Multitasking [00:00:52] Paul In The Defender: I had a lovely, uh, lovely email from someone this week. , sorry I'm driving so I can't, uh, look up your name. I'm so, I think it was John McCarthy. I'm gonna go with John McCarthy. , who said, amongst many other things, uh, he doesn't know how I drive and record a podcast at the same time. [00:01:09] Well, the answer to that is I drive. And chat. Uh, there's not a lot of structure to it, , and a few people have said this week they like the podcast like that, uh, because, uh, they find it interesting to hear me ad libbing. I don't know whether that's, I don't know whether there's merit in that, but yeah, I am ad libbing because driving is the priority. [00:01:30] They also said, uh, John said, I'm sure it's John McCarthy. I hope it is, if not, uh, I'm crediting somebody who's a fictional character. , he also said that uh, he can hear in everything we're talking about just how busy we are here at the studio. And it must be hard to find the time to fit in to do the podcast, and it is, which is why, uh, I am recording while driving. [00:01:52] , but he did also go on to say, he loves it when we do them. Uh, they are really valuable. They don't just disappear out there into the ether. There are lots of you out there in the photographic community listening to, uh, hopefully enjoying, uh, at least to a, a greater or lesser degree, the podcast. [00:02:10] So here we are. I'm Paul, and this is the Mastering Portrait Photography Podcast. Well, hello one and all. Uh, I am in relatively. Reasonably slow, fast ish, medium paced traffic, which is not good for me getting home quickly. I've got about an hour and a half of driving, but it is good from a road noise point of view 'cause at this speed, the road noise in my Land Rover isn't quite as, uh, intrusive as it would be. I see. It's not so much the road noise as the wind noise in this thing. I'm just looking at the other side of the motorway and thinking, I'm glad I'm not going that way 'cause it's must have been an accident. [00:03:01] It's absolutely log jammed. Reflections on a Photography Career [00:03:04] Paul In The Defender: Uh, so what have I been up to? Well, it was the awards. It was the British Institute of Professional Photography International Awards yesterday in, uh, Bromsgrove, which is in Birmingham, in the Midlands, in the heart, in the heart of the country. Uh, an absolutely wonderful event. [00:03:20] Lots of our friends and lots of colleagues, lots of photographers, uh, having a drink, having a laugh, and celebrating some of the very best images. That you can, uh, possibly imagine is absolutely brilliant. Uh, I have to say it's my last formal event as chair, uh, of qualifications and awards of the BIPP and I. [00:03:41] I guess I have to just say a quick thank you, uh, to Martin Bains and the guys at the British Institute for asking me to take on the role. It has been the honor of a lifetime. You know, when you start out in photography, I, I was just a kid with a camera. Actually, to be fair, I still probably am, uh, just a kid with a camera. [00:04:02] I've just grown quite a lot older and now earn my living from it. But the enthusiasm and the awe and wonder of what you can do with this gadget hasn't diminished at all in the time since I first picked one up at age, sort of, seven or eight or whatever age I was when my grandfather's, uh, Kodak Brownie. [00:04:21] So to be. Chair of Quals And Awards for the oldest photographic association in the world has truly been the honor of a lifetime and when Martin asked me if I'd take that on three years ago, I think I might have been a bit reticent because I wasn't quite sure whether I could deliver what he needed, but hopefully we've gone on to answer the question. [00:04:42] That was an emphatic yes and he, he and the board let me create a program and methods and standards That I think we can be really proud of. , and at the end of the, uh, sorry, at the beginning of the awards yesterday, so it's the end of my tenure. It's my last one as chair. So it is a, it is a sort of a bittersweet moment for me 'cause I've loved it. [00:05:01] Uh, I'm only stepping down because I desperately need to find time to do a load of other things. And now is the time after three years, all the work we've done, uh, you know, on the, on the judging side for me, but particularly on Sarah. Putting in processes and making sure you can get judges when you need them. [00:05:18] , so I'm gonna say thank you to Martin, thank you to the B-I-P-P-A huge thank you to Sarah. And thank you to all the judges who've judged with me, , who've been part of the team. , hopefully over the coming years I'll be able to stand back on the other side of the line and judge alongside the judges that for the past few years I've been sitting in front of while chairing. Honorary Fellowship Award [00:05:38] Paul In The Defender: , the other thing that happened last night, , so forgive me, this is a very personal. It's one of those things where I don't know quite how to do it, but I'm so chuffed I'm going to tell you anyway. I was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the BIPP. So, if you're not in the industry, I guess it's hard to articulate just how rare these things are and what an honor they are. [00:06:04] There's only 26 or 27 Honorary Fellows in the industry. And as of now, I am also one. I already had my Fellowship. I got that in 2011. , Uh, but I now have an Honorary Fellowship, which is, it's been given to me. It's engraved on the thing is for services to the BIPP, which I rather like it. Uh, so it's just a real privilege to be given that, , I never, you know, just being chair of quals was to be honest, gratitude enough but it is still a lovely thing to be presented with. And that will carry with me for the rest of my life, you know. You keep that title, , and I'm so proud. I was so surprised and pleased last night and so proud now. [00:06:50] But I must also just put out there that, although it is me because I'm the photographer, it's my letters. , actually, this particular one has to be 50 percent Sarah. It's Sarah that coordinated the judges. It's Sarah that managed things and runs me. It's Sarah that manages my time. It's Sarah, and even last night, several of the judges were telling me they were sad to see me step down, but actually, , it's Sarah they're really gonna miss. [00:07:16] So, uh, this goes to Sarah more than anybody else. Uh, so that's a huge, huge thank you. Right, traffic's all braking. Good job I've left lots of gaps, that's nice. Right, so, what was today's topic? Key Ingredient for Great Portraits [00:07:31] Paul In The Defender: Today's topic is, , based on a question that a client asked me the other day. So I was photographing a beautiful family, mother, father, nine month old baby, [00:07:42] The weather? Horribly unkind. It was cold and raining. Your perfect blend of the two types of weather that you don't really want to photograph a baby in. However, we did some studio work and the little girl possibly got a little warm and a little bit grouchy, and so we stepped outside just to see if we could get anything and it turned out, actually, just going out into the cool air, uh, sort of, she, completely cheered up so i think she might just have been a little bit warm or she just didn't like being in the environment of the studio i don't know which but out in the cool air so her mom's holding a huge umbrella over her she sat on one of my our doormats from the studio and scattered the front edge edge with leaves so it looks like the little girl is sitting in this beautiful sort of array of leaves but she's actually sitting on a dry mat in the middle of our lawn and beautiful light and of course when you have water around and Those sort of gloomy bluish tones from a cloudy sky actually the colors pop, you get these oranges and greens that are really interesting. [00:08:45] So we got these incredible pictures and, and afterwards we're sitting chatting and it was the, it was my client, it was the dad said, so what is it? He said, what is it that makes, what's the, the one thing you have to have to make a great portrait? Ah, well, you know, you don't ask someone like me to talk about stuff like that, or at least you don't if you want a short answer. [00:09:05] Uh, so of course the obvious answer, , I'm a lighting specialist. , I love portraiture, but I've always been fascinated by light, its qualities, its colour, the, the shadows that it creates, and I think light obviously is a key ingredient, and I think if you were being Purely pragmatic, you'd have to say the one thing you need to create a great photograph is light. [00:09:31] There has to be light because without it, it's dark, and if it's dark, you've not got a picture. So, that's a really pragmatic answer, but it's a bit dull and a bit obvious. And as I'm a portrait photographer, and during that day, I was taking his baby's portrait, and I've taken their portraits before now. It got me on to think, what is it? [00:09:48] What is that primal? Thing that absolutely makes a portrait. And I think it's a relationship. That is my answer. , it's the relationship you form. Oh man, we're in a rolling roadblock. , that's what's going on. , so there's a slow moving, uh, police car or two. [00:10:06] At the front of, , this particular traffic jam, so we're now travelling at 10 miles an hour. Uh, if we, if we carry on travelling at 10 miles an hour, I'm assuming we won't, but if we do, uh, I'll still be travelling home tomorrow. It's going to take us a while. I'm going to assume up, up ahead, somewhere, they're having to clear an accident, and so all of the traffic, we're sitting straight behind, , a police vehicle. [00:10:28] Anywho, uh, let's talk about the relationship. If you're creating portraits, the one ingredient that you cannot get away without to create a great portrait is a connection with your client. [00:10:43] When you connect with your client, when you create that magic between you, , then something happens and yes, you need beautiful light, of course you do, but in that moment, that split second when they look down the lens and you, uh, fire the shutter, if you have some kind of connection with your client, people who see that picture later will feel it. [00:11:08] It's a really subtle thing, but it's all about what happens when somebody else sees the picture. Because remember when you're holding a camera and you grab that shot. The ultimate consumer of the image isn't you. Yes, all right, you've got the camera, there's that moment, you can show the client if that's your particular workflow, , all of these things, but what you're doing is , you're going to show that image or the image is going to be shown by your client to somebody else. [00:11:34] Normally, that's how it works. [00:11:36] And if you've got that magical connection between you and the person in front of the camera, that connection seems to flow out to someone who views the image later. That's where the magic happens, and you really have to do it fast too. , when people come into our studio, we have an entire workflow that is based around getting our client to relax, getting them to feel comfortable. [00:12:03] And we are starting to create a very temporary but very powerful relationship. It's not, it's not a love affair, but it is that sort of some kind of rapport. Where. You can have a conversation, you can laugh, you can maybe learn a little bit about someone, which is always lovely. And when you do that, when you pick up the camera, you, that sort of momentum of that relationship carries through. [00:12:28] So if you tell 'em to look down the lens, it has a, a magic to it if you're tell, even if you're telling them to look slightly to the side or down, that still has a body language to it that feels comfortable. So for me and the kind of portraiture that I love, it's that. relationship that you build, that connection in the moment you hit the button, and that is the most important thing about a portrait, and it's beautiful. [00:12:53] And I said this to my client, and I really hope he sort of thought, oh, okay, that's a, that's a, you know, useful answer. I don't know whether, , I think he might just be making chit chat, same, because it was, he's the client, and so that's the rapport, right? So instead of me asking the questions of it, he was asking questions, , of me. [00:13:11] Anyway, there you go. Key ingredient other than light is a relationship, the connection with your sitter. Masteringportraitphotography.com Launch [00:13:19] Paul In The Defender: I know this is a short one as I'm pottling along, but I also wanted to take the opportunity in this podcast to formally, as much as, you know, anything is formal with me, to formally launch masteringportraitphotography. [00:13:33] com. Now of course the website has been there for an eternity. It's been there pretty much ever since we launched the book. Actually on the book there might be some news coming, but I'll keep you posted if and when contracts get signed. , But the website's been there, it's had sort of content, but we've really only used it primarily for the podcast as its spiritual home. [00:13:58] Yes, there's lots of articles, there've been tons of articles, , but we've never really used it as our first and foremost focus. [00:14:14] Mastering Portrait Photography is now very much in our viewfinder, if you like, if you like the metaphor, and we are pushing a huge amount of energy and content into it. So every month there will be a long form video. By long form I mean half an hour. Video, uh, talking about something, uh, I think the ones that are up there at the moment, like I said, I'm in the Land Rover, and while I did make some notes, uh, prior to clipping on the microphone, I didn't make all of them, so I think there is how to structure a shoot is on there, uh, I think there is how to work in harsh sunlight in there, , I know the one that's on the editing screens at the moment is five ideas for off camera flash, oh, we're all speeding up again now. [00:14:57] We're So it's about to get a little bit more background noise. They must have rescued whatever vehicle it was. , and so, uh, you get one long form video a month. There will also be an article a month, or every couple of weeks, with a lighting diagram. On top of that, there are the frame, room, whatever you want to call them, mock ups, where they are photorealistic Photoshop files that you can drop your own image into, and it just looks like that's how the image was put on a wall. Why do we do those? Well, originally it was to help sell, , wall art to our clients. Because obviously as a business, I need ways of getting them to visualize the, uh, the wall art that I'd like them to have. And the closer I can get it to photorealistic, the better it is. [00:15:50] Because they'll, they can't touch it. Because. That we haven't made it yet. And the old adage in sales, if they can touch it, they'll buy it. , we can't quite get there, but we can certainly visualize it. So that's really good. , and that's why we built them. I built them for my own team and everything about the website, Mastering Portrait Photography.com is of and for us, I built it or we built it to support us as a business. [00:16:17] The articles, some of it came out of the book, but then much of the rest of it. It's been to help train people, it's been to help train my own team when we've got assistants in, , the room mock ups or the art mock ups are entirely built for us. They were built for us to be able to improve our sales, and that works. [00:16:38] Make no bones about it, they work. You can see them, there's hundreds of them, we're building more all the time, , Oh, this bit's bumpy. The thing about recording in a Land Rover is if the road, the M40, as it is, has a rubbish road surface, which it does at this particular bit, , then it gets a little bit shaky. [00:16:56] You can hear everything rattling around. And so we built them to be photorealistic. We built them for us. There's tons of them, but there's actually a by product which I didn't necessarily anticipate. So while I'm building these things, I drop images into them all the time. I go back to my sort of stock of portfolio images, some of my favorite images, my favorite clients over the years. [00:17:17] And I drop them in, , to create, , thumbnails that when you browse the site you can have a look at. , but actually what I've learned, or I'm learning as I go, is how different styles of image work in different types of frame. So certain images work great big on a wall. You know, I think as photographers We're drawn towards the idea of the Mona Lisa type portrait photograph, or at least I am. [00:17:43] I love a headshot. I love a clean, big, bold, you know, almost as if it was an LP album cover. Uh, I think, you know, Bruce Springsteen or Peter Gabriel, that's I'm sure my age, I suppose, , on an album cover, something like that, I think would be just brilliant. But would my client really put that huge on their wall? [00:18:04] Well, they might if it's Bruce Springsteen or Peter Gabriel. They're unlikely to if it's them. Now, they might if they have an only child and they might if it's a picture of a dog. There's some amazing photographers out there doing pet photography and I can, and certainly when we do it too, you know, I can visualize how one of our dog photographs, for instance, might appear in a big frame on a wall. [00:18:28] I was with a client and an old friend of mine the other day and they had a A picture on the wall. It's one of Randall Ford's pictures. , and I know the family and their dogs and, and, uh, the dad. And I just think I could do exactly that with, uh, his dogs and his family. , something big and bold. A couple of frames lined up across the wall, but on the whole, if you are gonna sell big frames, single big frames, you probably want groups in there. [00:18:56] Now, if you've got clients with huge walls and. You know, a couple of kids, you might be able to put individual headshots into individual frames on the wall, and I do have clients like that, and they look stunning, my oh my, do I love it. Uh, but they're not the norm, they're not the norm. The norm is a normal sized house, with moderate sized walls, and if you put a big frame up on the wall, it's either got to be something like a fine art piece, where, let's say, The couple are silhouetted against the wall, small, but there's a big sky or something, , or a picture of a dog, or a picture of, you know, the two kids, or the whole family. [00:19:35] It's highly likely that they're going to want something full of joy and laughter, because that is something that would be appealing at that size on a wall. Similarly, if you're laying up three frames, you can tell a story across them. You can use a different star a different type of image. You can use individual shots in a different way. [00:19:52] For more information visit www. paulwilkinsonphotography. com , if you put three acrylics on a wall, you can triptych across it, so you have one picture that's spread across the three acrylics, and that could look super creative, uh, really, really interesting way to do it, , and all of this, my understanding of this side of it is increasing all the time, because I'm laying out using these mock ups, so on top of them being brilliant as a sales tool for you and for your clients, they're also a really creative thing to play with, just trying different ideas, And seeing how they look. [00:20:25] So that's the room mockups on the website. There's also, of course, the podcast, this very thing that you're listening to, that's the spiritual home for it. Even if you're listening to this on iTunes or on Spotify or on YouTube. The spiritual home for it is masteringportraitphotography.com. Upcoming Workshops and Events [00:20:43] Paul In The Defender: And then the final section, or the main section is the academy. [00:20:47] And this is now where all of our workshops, , are going to be. So, uh, while I'm on that topic, I'll just reel off the workshops that we have already got, uh, to book in the diary. Now these have got, uh, people have already started booking on them, , we only put them up a week or two ago. Uh, so on January the 20th, January the 20th, we've got an Off Camera Flash Workshop. [00:21:14] Uh, funnily enough, one of the toughest topics to teach, uh, but also one of the most rewarding techniques to learn. , so we did, uh, we are in the process of releasing a video on it that will go on, a long form video that will go onto the website, uh, and that is a deep dive into some ideas of what you can do with off camera flash. [00:21:33] I think people are a bit afraid of it because it's, , a little bit technical, but once you get your head around it and what you can do with it, you can do anything from create really natural, almost available light portraits but with stunning light wherever you are all the way through to theatrical halloween images with smoke machines and all of the paraphernalia and they're all in this video and the workshop on january the 20th is going to cover that ground it's Off Camera Flash we may or may not include some continuous lighting but at the moment the plan is for it to be Off Camera Flash but if the delegates ask to also cover continuous light then we could do Some of that because of course every workshop we run we tune it to the delegates We tell you broadly what the topic is going to be and then through the feedback we get in the Early forms that you submit and we can tune it if you want to [00:22:27] It's the joy of having a studio. I guess we can do anything we want to as long as everybody's happy with that on March the 31st, we have a Mastering Headshots Workshop, so As it says, it's all about headshot. It's all about, uh, the, uh, for me, I think one of the purest, most beautiful forms of portraiture. I love doing headshot. They're my favorite, uh, thing to do. [00:22:51] I think it, I dunno why I, maybe it's 'cause I've always been fascinated with faces and a headshot is simply an excuse to photograph a face. So that's headshots on, uh, April the 14th. So the headshots is March the 31st, April the 14th. We have got dogs and owners. We're photographing dogs with their owners for a day. [00:23:11] , Of course, during that we will take some pictures of the dogs on their own. We will also take some pictures of the owners on their own. But primarily it's targeted at how to photograph dogs in conjunction with their, uh, their owners. Why do we do that? Well, most of our clients would wish to have a shot with the dog. [00:23:32] That's the best shot you can get. , not all, we have plenty of clients that just want the dog photographed, but we also have plenty of clients, one in particular of the day, brilliant, oh man, one of my favorite sessions, Vivienne, who has given me permission to talk about and show the shoots. Vivienne came with her dog Dodie, tiny little West Highland Terrier, who contrary to my Nan's West Highland Terrier that used to bite my toes, this dog was the best behaved dog in the world. [00:23:59] PAULWILKINSONPHOTOGRAPHY. COM , followed her everywhere she went, but also would just wander off and get inquisitive and then immediately return. A beautiful dog, beautiful shots, and she booked us specifically for one thing. She said, I can find people who shoot their dog on their own, I can find plenty of portrait photographers, only one photographer came up who quite openly and on the website said, yeah, we can photograph a dog with their owner, and I do it all the time with the hearing dogs, why wouldn't I? [00:24:25] , I think it's a really lovely thing, and the shots of her. They're off the top of the scale. So that is April the 14th, Dogs and Owners. Uh, and then, this is a completely new thing. On May the 12th and 13th, we we have a two day bootcamp Now what's a bootcamp? Well, basically, it's as much stuff as we can fit in over two days. And we get the chance in the evening to have some food, maybe have a drink, have a chat, be together as a group. , We don't have accommodation at the studio, uh, but we certainly have plenty around us. So that will be, uh, two days, , either at our studio or somewhere local. [00:25:06] , depending on what we decide exactly where it'll be. But it will certainly be within a mile or two of, of where we are based two days. That's two days back to back a maximum of 10 people. So it's a few more than our normal. Uh, workshops, but it'll be pretty intense. We're gonna cover all sorts of ground, , using available light, using studio light, using off camera flash, maybe a bit of post production thrown into the mix, again, depending on what the delegates, the delegates would like to cover. [00:25:34] It's gonna be an absolute blast, cannot wait for that one. It's the first time we've run it, , and it's such a smart idea, it's Sarah's idea to do it. , as always, the smart ideas come from Sarah, uh, and, uh, looking forward to that one. That's May 12th and 13th. And then the final one that's available at the moment, right now, is June the 9th. [00:25:52] We are doing our regular jaunt, uh, we're gonna dance to the weather, see what we get, uh, on location in Oxford. Now this workshop, I think, might be, might be my favourite, because it's just me with a camera, with some people to photograph, on a location. That's it. We don't carry a load of kit, don't carry particularly reflectors and lights, we just go and find locations, find light pools and patches, find stories to tell. [00:26:24] We just go and photograph our models in Oxford on location. So that's on June 9th. And all of these workshops are now home, housed, ha ha, can't even say it, are now located, let's try that, are now located on masteringportraitphotography. com. We've moved everything over because that was always what we were building with the workshops. [00:26:50] , originally it was under Paul Wilkinson Photography, uh, but we always knew, , and had, and had a reasonably openly talked about this, Always knew that we'd be moving it across to Mastering Portrait Photography. 'cause that's the place that's all about learning, all about teaching, all about enjoying and exploring portrait photography. [00:27:10] So if you go to mastering portrait photography.com, there's a, a section called the Academy. So there's all these sections. There's The Visual Vault, that's all of the articles. There's The Podcast, there's, uh, The Resources, which is, , the mockups and , tools, Photoshop downloads and things. And then there is the, uh, Academy. [00:27:31] And this is where you'll find the workshops. Exactly the same booking process as before. Everything's as it was, it's just now hosed, ha ha ha, it's just now located on masteringportraitphotography. com. Now, for the articles and the videos and the mock ups, at the moment the mock ups are 9. 99 each, uh, which is already a bargain, there's a few free ones, just so you can get an idea, uh, so they're about a tenner each, , there's a few backgrounds, I'm working on building more backgrounds as I need them, but mostly it's the mock ups. [00:28:02] So they're a tenner, which is a bargain, you can create them, you can put them in magazines, you can use them on your website. It just shows your prospective or your existing clients how their images might look. A tenner. Bargain. However, there's a bigger bargain. I suddenly sound like a salesman. So sorry, it's because I'm driving. [00:28:21] And I want to give you not one, but two bargains. It sounds like that. Anyway, if you become a subscriber of Mastering Portrait Photography, you get access to the videos. , and you get access to the downloads. And you get access, well, to everything we put on there, except the workshops. We charge separately for those. [00:28:39] But you get access to all of the resources for 6. 99 a month, which is an even bigger bargain. So even if you only want to download a few of the room mock ups, it's still better to keep a subscription going at 6. 99 a month. It's less than an expensive cup of coffee. And, uh, we will keep the mock ups coming, we will keep the articles coming, we will keep the videos coming, so you'll always have value for money for your 6.99. If you're feeling a bit more, you know, a bit, you have a bit more conviction, then it's 69 quid, or 69. 99 a year, so that's 12 months for the price of 10. Uh, 10 percent saving, or whatever that is, 2 out of 12. Is it a 10? Yeah, it's a 10 percent saving. Is it? No, it's not. It's, I don't know what it is. It's two twelfths. [00:29:25] There you go. It's one sixth. No! Which is a great saving. My maths isn't good enough, uh, while I'm driving. I can't concentrate. I'm concentrating on the road, as I should be, by the way. Uh, so it's 6. 99 a month, , or 69. 99 per year. So head over to masteringportraitphotography. com, , and we promise, we promise we'll make it worth your while. [00:29:48] Oh, sorry, all of our members also. Uh, you get access to our Facebook community. Which is hidden and private. You can't get onto it any other way. , only people who are part of our community can be in there. And that way people can ask for critiques. People can ask for advice and tips is where we put discount codes for things. [00:30:07] , like software where we have, uh, access to discounts from suppliers, those kinds of things. They all go onto the Facebook community. I know a few of you aren't on Facebook, and if I'm honest, it's not my favorite thing. Because I'm just a dopamine idiot when it comes to social media. Once I'm on it, I can't get off it. [00:30:26] , however, it's the best way to do this to be, so you don't have to log into multiple places to find information. It's on our Facebook community, uh, and most of us have a Facebook account. So you see the, , the alerts come up when things, uh, are uploaded. So that is masteringportraitphotography. com. If you want to find the workshops, Head across there and go to the academy. [00:30:47] You can Google Mastering Portrait Photography Academy or mastering portrait photography workshops. , they're a little bit lower down the rankings at the moment because obviously I've spent my entire life saying just Google Paul Wilkinson Photography workshops and everyone heads over there. So, uh, you might just have to scroll down, uh, one or two line items and we'll be there. [00:31:05] Uh, that will change more and more of you. Uh, search for it and click on the link. So search for mastering portrait photography workshops or Mastering Portrait Photography Academy and you will. Find us. Conclusion and Final Thoughts [00:31:15] Paul In The Defender: And that's it for me. The traffic is free flowing. There's cars going everywhere. The light is dimming. [00:31:20] They're salting the roads. They must be expecting some cold weather. It's a beautiful, beautiful afternoon. It's been a wonderful evening of celebrating photography. I am thrilled, thrilled to bits that I've rounded off my three years with setting up the most incredible monthly photo competition and also, of course, the surprise and honor. [00:31:46] So on that happy note, I hope you're all well, I hope things are treating you nicely, and until next time, whatever else, be kind to yourself. Take care. P. S. Sorry if this sounds a bit shouty, but when you're driving a Land Rover, it's really loud, and I forget that although I'm mic'd up, or I forget rather that because I'm mic'd up, it might sound weirdly, like I'm simply yelling! [00:32:27] That's because I'm traveling at Sixty mile an hour in a Land Rover Defender, so apologies if I'm shouting. Be kind to yourself. Take care. Bye.

In this conversation, Alison Hatch interviews Kim Hildebrand, an analog film photographer, about lighting techniques for film photography. Kim shares her tips and tricks for using flash to create beautiful and consistent lighting in indoor spaces. Takeaways Using flash in film photography can help overcome the challenges of shooting in dark indoor spaces. Off-camera flash and bouncing the light off reflective surfaces can create a soft and natural look. A handheld light meter is essential for metering the flash and achieving proper exposure. Checking the light with a digital camera before shooting on film can help ensure the desired results. Kim Hildebrand offers resources and freebies on her website for those interested in learning more about flash photography. Keywords film photography, lighting, flash, off-camera flash, bouncing light, indoor photography Sound Bites "Flash and off-camera is the way to go." "The reason I love off-camera flash is that it allows me to move around and get different angles without having to remeter." "Using flash with film photography is doable and can be a game changer for indoor sessions." Where you can find Kim: https://www.kimhildebrand.com/filmhttps://www.kimhildebrand.com/flashhttps://www.kimhildebrand.com/tag/one-light-many-looks IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimhildebrandphoto Where you can find Alison: https://www.alisonhatchphoto.com https://www.instagram.com/alisonhatchphoto/ https://www.instagram.com/alisonphatch/

Get ready to wrap up Season 2 of the Workflows Photography Podcast with host Scott Wyden Kivowitz and an incredible lineup of guests. Discover the best photography workflows, tips, and insights from industry professionals in this episode. (00:00) - Introduction and Season Wrap-up (01:25) - Workflow and Client Management (01:45) - The Art of Packaging and Presentation (02:19) - Data Managem ent and Backup (02:35) - Comparing Weddings and Bar Mitzvahs (03:15) - The Journey of Self-Taught Photographers (03:55) - Booking Process and Client Communication (04:55) - The Importance of Technology in Photography (05:32) - Pricing and Booking Strategies (06:18) - Learning from Mistakes (06:55) - Client Expectations and Surprises (07:30) - Color Calibration and Editing (08:30) - Off Camera Flash and Confidence Building (08:51) - The Creative Process and Self-Criticism In this season two bonus episode, Scott Wyden Kivowitz shares some of his favorite clips by a star-studded cast of guests including Dawn Richardson, Andre Brown, Taylor Jackson, Braulio Rocha, Susan Stripling, Bill Stank, Michael Anthony, Fer Juaristi, Nicole Ashley, Frederick Van Johnson, Seshu Badrinath, Ashley Jean, and Lindsay Coulter. They share their personal experiences, tips, and strategies for improving workflows, organizing clients, post-processing images, and incorporating technology into the photography business.Tune in to this season two of the Workflows Photography Podcast to gain valuable insights and inspiration for enhancing your photography workflows. Don't miss out on the expertise of these industry-leading professionals. Join the Imagen Community on Facebook to continue the discussions between episodes. Check out the 2023 Imagen Community Wrap and see some fun insights. Can you guess what the most popular focal point is among Imageners? Visit the community to find out.Apply to be a guest on Workflows here.

Discover the truth behind off-camera flash misconceptions with award-winning wedding photographer Bill Stank on this enlightening episode of Workflows. Learn valuable insights to improve your photography skills and elevate your photography workflow!Bill Stank is an award-winning wedding photographer based out of Baltimore, MD and the Lehigh Valley, PA. He has been photographing weddings since 2012. He is a self-proclaimed Tikka Masala Enthusiast and lives with his partner, 3 dogs, a cat, and over 100 house plants.In this episode, Bill Stank debunks common misconceptions about off-camera flash in photography. From addressing the belief of not being capable of using off-camera flash to exploring the pros and cons of this lighting technique in various situations, Bill shares practical tips to help photographers master off-camera flash and enhance their photography workflow. "Don't forget to embrace the light that's there because it might be really beautiful." - Bill Stank (00:00) - 029 (00:50) - Introduction and Guest Introduction (02:04) - Bill's Introduction and Topic Overview (03:00) - Misconception 1: Off Camera Flash is Too Difficult (06:05) - Misconception 2: No Time for Off Camera Flash on Wedding Day (09:45) - Misconception 3: Off Camera Flash Always Improves Photos (13:02) - Misconception 4: Not Using Off Camera Flash Means You're Not a Professional (15:11) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts (16:15) - Host's Closing Remarks Key Lessons:- You can master off-camera flash with practice- On a wedding day, prioritize using techniques you're comfortable with- Understand the pros and cons of off-camera flash- Embracing natural light doesn't make you any less of a professional- Finding the balance between natural and added light yields exceptional results Hey photographers, have you ever wished your post-production process could be... smoother? More intuitive and more efficient? Well, listen up! This Black Friday, we've got something special for you. Go to https://workflowspodcast.com/blackfriday to take advantage of this limited-time offer.Using Imagen, your photo editing is combined with AI to create a Personal AI Profile. Imagine editing your photos in mere fractions of a second. No more wading through duplicates, unwanted blinks, or blurs; Imagen auto-selects the best of your shots. Plus, enjoy the added benefit of cloud backup tailored to your needs, not only do you save big on storage costs, but every image remains optimized in high resolution. And, of course, rest assured about your privacy; your photos and unique AI profile are securely stored in our vault.Here's the golden deal: Get 30% off your first month with Imagen! Just remember to use the coupon code 'blackfriday23' between November 16th and 30th.Join thousands of other photographers who trust Imagen. Spend more time framing the perfect photo, and let us handle the post-production science. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer!Current pay-as-you-go members, refer a friend to Imagen during our Black Friday sale and earn two times the amount of credits. That's $60 worth of editing credits for both of you.Expires: November 30, 2023.

In this  episode, join Rahul Khona as he sits down with the multifaceted Neil Redfern. Beyond being an amazing wedding photographer, Neil is also a renowned YouTuber with a remarkable following of over 50k subscribers. Not stopping there, he delves into the world of creativity with his thriving Patreon community and the recent creation of FlashMasters—an innovative platform honouring the globe's finest flash photography.Neil and Rahul in this podcast engage in a discussion on off-camera flash techniques, mastering the art of lighting during weddings for breathtaking portraits and using it for documentary work too. They share insights on using video lights and how moments trump everything, and shed light (no pun intended) on the challenges and rewards of documentary photography.Check outWebsite: https://www.neilredfern.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/neilredfernFlash Masters: https://flashmasters.co/Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan  Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.Become a NineDots member and join the NineDots Community today. Access support, tutorials and online education, awards, events, community, referrals and more!Support the showSupport the show

In this episode Rahul Khona is joined by Jesse & Moira La Plante where the discuss off-camera flash at weddings but not only just for portraits but throughout the whole day, along with discussing social media and the dopamine hit we're all after, the Gathering in November, eating with wedding guests and ofcourse the inevitable 'uncle bob' at weddings and so much more - we covered a wide spectrum thats for sure!  Learn about the Distilled Workshop by Jesse and Moira La Plante in Leeds on 12th November 2023Find out about, and buy tickets to, the NINEDOTS GATHERING - Nov 14-15 2023with speakers - Jason Vinson, Jesse & Moira La Plante, York Place Studios, Soozana Pvan, Ronan  Palliser, Fabio Mirulla, Angela Ward Brown, Helen Williams, Nadine Van Biljon plus more! Find out about, and book your place on, the GREAT ESCAPE LUXURY RETREAT for wedding photographers. Apr 29 - May 2 2024.Become a NineDots member and join the NineDots Community today. Access support, tutorials and online education, awards, events, community, referrals and more!Support the showSupport the show

Humans and pets have shared a deep bond for centuries, yet our animal companions are now considered more a part of the family than ever. So, it's no surprise that pet photography is a blossoming niche, and a perfect subject for this week's podcast—especially since it's National Pet Month! Above photograph © Nancy Borowick We start by chatting with pet photographer Karen Hoglund, who alerted us to her work in response to Allan's musing about using the hashtag “kittens” to generate traffic on social media. After noting that #kittens only yields a 20 percent bump over #photographer, Hoglund offers advice on the dos and don'ts of posing pets, and picking up on their non-verbal signs of anxiety or stress. After a break, we switch gears from posed pet portraits to learn about Sony Artisan Nancy Borowick's candid editorial-style coverage of the Westminster Dog Show, and her long-term project, “Part of the Pack.” Primarily known for telling intimate stories about people, Nancy explains how an invitation to photograph the dog show helped her process the loss of both her parents to cancer. She talks about the challenges of covering the show's frenetic atmosphere, describing how she maintains focus by seeking out telling details.  As we all agree, pets are truly a gift in our daily lives, and learning how to capture their unique personalities in pictures can only deepen this bond and enrich our experience. Guests: Karen Hoglund & Nancy Borowick For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see: https://blogd7.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/kittens-picturing-pets-karen-hoglund-nancy-borowick Top shot © Nancy Borowick Episode Timeline:  2:06: Does #Kittens or pictures of cute pets help to drive traffic on social media?  4:28: How to recognize signs of stress and anxiety in pets, and tips for posing pets during a photo session. 7:48: Giving treats to a pet so they'll behave during a photo shoot and behavior differences to keep in mind when photographing dogs or cats. 16:06: Tips for photographing groups of pets and people, plus advice for photographing darker-colored pets. 21:32: Hoglund's pet photography gear bag and her thoughts on using mirrorless cameras and lenses. 25:57: Episode Break 27:04: Nancy Borowick's love of the Westminster Dog show and the challenges of working in such a fast-paced, frenetic environment. 36:11: Difficult breeds to photograph, the benefits of real-time eye autofocus for animals in Sony lenses, and Borowick's favorite dog breed. 39:25: Borowick's love for close-up details as storytelling tools, and her favorite lens: a Sony G series 85mm f/1.4. 42:30: Evolution from photographing at the dog show to Borowick's long-term project “Part of the Pack,” and the differences between dogs and owners at a top competition setting and in a home environment 54:30: Final thoughts from Borowick and Hoglund about owning pets today. Guest Bios: Karen Hoglund started out as a graphic designer, art-directing photo shoots for ad agencies and commercial clients. After honing her camera skills by photographing children and families, she shifted focus to her true love—dogs and cats. After starting a pet photography business in 2012, she hasn't looked back, working from her home base in Denver, Colorado with a squeaky toy in one hand, a camera in the other, and fur all over her clothes. Nancy Borowick is an internationally renowned photographer, author, teacher, and speaker. A graduate of the International Center of Photography, she is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a Kickstarter Thought Leader. Working regularly with the New York Times since 2013, Borowick has told intimate stories of people, places, and pets from every corner of the globe. Her break-out project about her two parents in parallel treatment for stage-four cancer has received major accolades and awards such as The Arnold Newman Prize and the Humanitarian Award from the organization Women That Soar. This project was published in 2018 as the monograph The Family Imprint. Borowick currently resides on the island of St. John, USVI with her husband, two sons, and her dog, Einstein. Stay Connected: Karen Hoglund Website: https://karenhoglundphotography.com Karen Hoglund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenhoglundphoto Karen Hoglund Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KarenHoglundPhotography Karen Hoglund Twitter: https://twitter.com/khoglund_photo Karen Hoglund Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/khoglund/ Karen Hoglund YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@karenhoglundphotography/ Karen Hoglund TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@karenhoglundphoto   Nancy Borowick Website: https://www.nancyborowick.com Nancy Borowick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nancyborowick/ Nancy Borowick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.borowick/ Nancy Borowick Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancyborowick

We are in the middle of a replay series where we are re-releasing some of our favorite podcast episodes that are coincidentally by our upcoming speakers for the Hair of the Dog Summit, which will run from Sept. 13-15.In this podcast replay, we are bringing back one of our resident Academy coaches,  Kim Hartz. __________097 - Learning off-camera flash opens up a world of possibilities for your photography. Want images with more depth and dimension? Try off-camera flash. Want the freedom to shoot at 2pm on a sunny day, without your images looking dog-awful? Try off-camera flash!This week, Elevate and Academy coach Kim Hartz joins me to demystify what is, for many photographers, an intimidating topic. We share the 3 simple steps to using a speedlight or strobe outdoors, discuss modifiers and mental blocks, and—we hope—leave you excited to start playing with off-camera flash.  What To Listen For: The low-cost strobe Kim started out with, and what she's using nowHow important is high-speed sync? (It depends on this X factor)The lighting setup that saves marriagesSettings that keep your images from looking "flashy"How to MacGyver a light modifier with common kitchen itemsAnd if this episode leaves you hungry for more, you'll want to join Kim's upcoming Academy Accelerator course: Gaining Confidence with Off-Camera Flash. This four-week class includes weekly calls and homework assignments, so you'll finish the month knowing how to create stunning on-location portraits using off-camera flash. Resources From This Episode: Blair Phillips portable light-stand cartHair of the Dog Facebook groupFree Hair of the Dog CommunityHair of the Dog Summit (Sept.13-15)Join the Summit for only $17! Register here. Join us for your out-of-this-world pet photography retreat! Barkelona is happening this October. APPLY NOW!

Flash Masters is more than just a website or ‘just another awards.' It is a brand and a community working together to inspire, educate and celebrate the best flash photography in the world. We will do this through interviews and behind these scenes with our worldwide ambassadors, podcasts and our Flash Masters Awards. To join the Flash Masters Community visit www.flashmasters.co

As you might have heard by now, the Hair of the Dog Summit is coming back from Sept.13-15.  But in the meantime, I thought it would be really fun to replay some of the podcast episodes of some of our Summit speakers.In this replay, we bring you another incredible episode from one of our regular coaches inside the Academy, Kim Hartz of Kim Hartz Photography.----140 - Chances are, you have a lot on your plate. Maybe you're running a business, or working in a full-time job. You might be parenting small humans or be the primary caretaker of pets. Or maybe—bless you, dear listener—you're doing all of the above.So how do you keep all those balls in the air, without losing track of things or feeling overwhelmed? That's what my conversation is about this week with Kim Hartz, photographer extraordinaire, Academy and Elevate coach, wife and busy mother of three.   What To Listen For:Why we're feeling nostalgic for the early-COVID daysHow Kim maps out her year, to keep things on trackWhat you can expect to pay for outsourced editing workThe magical words to use when guiding your clientsAnd a challenge for you, from Nicole—do it this week!Regardless of your specific responsibilities, you'll appreciate this week's real-talk and life-management recommendations!  Resources From This Episode:Episode 15: The Key to Client Inquiries, with Kim HartzEpisode 97: Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash, with Kim HartzKim Hartz's websiteEvolve Edits retouchingDenise Duffield-Thomas money-mindset blogTweek calendar appHair of the Dog AcademyFree Hair of the Dog CommunityHair of the Dog Summit (Sept.13-15)Join the Summit for only $17! Register here. Join us for your out-of-this-world pet photography retreat! Barkelona is happening this October. APPLY NOW!

Today, our hostess and Mastercraftsman Photographer Luci Dumas sits down with Michael Mowbray, master photographer, author, teacher, IPC juror and entrepreneur. He is deeply involved in all aspects of the photography industry.His DeForest, Wisconsin-based studio focuses on seniors, headshots, family, and commercial photography, while his MoLight brand of lighting equipment has quickly become a leading reseller of Godox flashes and MoLight's own unique lighting products.Michael is the author of the popular photography books Shoot to Thrill and The Speedlight Studio (Amherst Media).Listen in as Michael discusses how he was able to thrive as a photographer and business owner amid the most uncertain of times, beginning with the establishment of his company on 9/11.The photography biz ace also talks about the entrepreneurial spirit that has driven him from an early age, the importance of being capitalized, and how one can even tell whether or not owning a business is for them.Finally, Michael speaks on the advantages of off-camera flash in improving the quality of natural light photography.Key Topics:Navigating turbulent economic times as a photography business owner (7:56)Delegating tasks and knowing when to hire (13:33)Michael's thoughts on entrepreneurship (19:31)Knowing whether or not entrepreneurship is for you (26:22)Establishing your content pillars (29:41)Why it's important to be capitalized as an entrepreneur (35:09)Justifying higher prices (40:17)The advantages of off-camera flash (42:55)How to ensure your photos don't look “fake” when using off-camera flash (48:43)How to use a light meter with off-camera flash (52:25)How to get in touch with Michael (1:01:37)Resources:Get in touch with Michael Mowbray at:mmowbray.mm@gmail.comStudio: 608-846-5319MoLight: 833-466-5444www.beautifulportraits.comwww.gomolight.comMonday Morning Cup of Mo PodcastPhoto Happy Hour PodcastFacebook: MondayMorningCupofMoInstagram: michaelmowbrayInstagram: mmcupofmoInstagram: molight_storeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sms-media-group-inc/Shoot to Thrill BookThe Speedlight Studio BookPhotography Business Coach Luci Dumas' Programs:lucidumascoaching.comhttps://www.instagram.com/theprofitablephotographer_pod/https://www.facebook.com/LuciDumasCoaching

Welcome back to FOCUS & FACETS! In this episode I am so, so excited to speak with Alison Carlino of Carlino's Photography in Richmond, Texas. Alison and I first had the opportunity to connect at WPPI several years ago and found ourselves wrapped up in endless conversation, and basically - I've had a bit of a girl crush ever since! We chat in this episode all about lighting - as Alison's specially (and what she totally rocks at) is off camera flash. We run through different scenarios of what lighting to use when, learn from Alison's amazing work, and so, so much more. Note: *All episodes of this season were recorded between May 2021 to November 2021. Some references and conversations might reflect past tense events.* Guest links: Alison's Website: https://www.carlinosphotography.com/ Alison Fine Art Classes Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/alisonfaithfineart/ Carlino's Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/carlinosphotography/ Let's #dothework and keep that conversation going. If you'd like to chat more join me over on Instagram @juliakelleher and on Facebook @5caratcollective. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.  Join me next Tuesday for another episode and have an amazing week!

140 - Chances are, you have a lot on your plate. Maybe you're running a business, or working in a full-time job. You might be parenting small humans or be the primary caretaker of pets. Or maybe—bless you, dear listener—you're doing all of the above.So how do you keep all those balls in the air, without losing track of things or feeling overwhelmed? That's what my conversation is about this week with Kim Hartz, photographer extraordinaire, Academy and Elevate coach, wife and busy mother of three.   What To Listen For:Why we're feeling nostalgic for the early-COVID daysHow Kim maps out her year, to keep things on trackWhat you can expect to pay for outsourced editing workThe magical words to use when guiding your clientsAnd a challenge for you, from Nicole—do it this week!Regardless of your specific responsibilities, you'll appreciate this week's real-talk and life-management recommendations!  Resources From This Episode:Episode 15: The Key to Client Inquiries, with Kim HartzEpisode 97: Getting Started with Off-Camera Flash, with Kim HartzKim Hartz's websiteEvolve Edits retouchingDenise Duffield-Thomas money-mindset blogTweek calendar appHair of the Dog AcademyFree Hair of the Dog CommunityHair of the Dog ElevateJoin our free FREE Hair of the Dog community!

Hello Friends! Mel is flying solo today to give you a winter academy update. We're going to talk about a bunch of courses that can help your photography now, help your business now, and some that are coming down the way. Thanks for listening! Courses mentioned in this episode: A Year in the Life 365 - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/year-in-the-life-365-with-kristen-ryan/ Project 52 for the Storyteller - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/project-52-for-the-storyteller-with-tandra-hull/ Good-bye Auto. Hello Manual - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/good-bye-auto-hello-manual-with-melissa-ortendahl/ Winter Wonderland - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/winter-wonderland-with-jill-mcmillan/ Pieces of Me - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/pieces-of-me-with-melissa-richard/ Off Camera Flash 101 - Coming March 2022 Off Camera Flash 102 - Coming April 2022 Launch Your Daydream (3 courses) - https://hellostoryteller.com/store/hslaunchyourdaydream/ Mastering Low Light (coming soon) - https://hellostoryteller.com/product/mastering-low-light-with-alyssa-ahern/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller/support

Ok, we get it. You love shooting with daylight. And either you think that learning to use flash is hard or you think it's not the look you're after. The reality is that mastering flash will not only improve your photography by leaps and bounds, it gives you much greater flexibility, enables you to shoot in the most challenging situations and provides you an edge in the way you create your images. San Francisco-based photographer Luci Valentine used to be in the same boat. But she's now embraced flash photography - and she did it in a week. She discusses: her past life as a publicist for bands like  Snoop dog, Nine-inch nails, Dr Dre and No Doubt, how she overcame her reluctance to shoot with flash, the benefits of embracing the selfie, the garage lighting project, shooting high volume headshots of female leaders, attracting new clients vs chasing new clients, the positive benefits of giving, the amazing success of the front steps project, her flower photography, the benefits of personal projects and much more. Gina and Valerie hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets at GinaMilicia.com. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. Join the So you want to be a photographer: Podcast community Read the show notes Email Gina and Valerie news@ginamilicia.com  Visit GinaMilicia.com | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hey Friends! As we roll into Fall and Winter, we want to take a moment and let you know some of the great offerings from the Hello Storyteller Academy that you can get right now to help with all your seasonal needs. Things like getting that perfect food picture, photo flashes, and manual vs auto and several more. Here's a list of the courses mention in this episode. The Holiday Collab 2021 (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/the-holiday-collab-2021/) Holly Bays Bundle (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/holly-days-bundle-with-holly-awwad/) Magic of Macros (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/magic-of-macro-with-molly-carstater/) Launch Your Daydream Course 1 | Course 2 | Course 3 (https://hellostoryteller.com/store/hslaunchyourdaydream/) Pieces of Me (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/pieces-of-me-with-melissa-richard/) Off Camera Flash (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/ocf-201-with-laura-froese/) Good Bye Auto. Hello Manual. (https://hellostoryteller.com/product/good-bye-auto-hello-manual-with-melissa-ortendahl/) Don't forget that the Facebook HS Group is a wonderful resource and we love showcasing all our members. Thanks! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hellostoryteller/support

In this episode photographer John Harvell explains how he works with off camera flash and how he prefers to shoot using his 2 light set up and the midday sun to capture stunning images of models, tattoo artists and people in the fitness field of work. Godox's Website http://www.godoxtech.com/united-states/?gclid=CjwKCAiAu9vwBRAEEiwAzvjq-yxePBieduNHuS941K3PnfkY7oZHwI-6XqTf8HTTHN5MTr9qs__w-RoCIJsQAvD_BwE John's Website https://www.harvellsphotography.com/modeling set.a.light Software that John uses and recommends for anyone that wants to better understand light https://www.elixxier.com/en/index.php CHEETAH Stands and Modifiers https://www.cheetahstand.com/category-s/1867.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgp2Srfv35gIVjYbACh3_AA93EAAYASAAEgLsWvD_BwE Visit the Podcast Website for show notes http://www.liamphotographypodcast.com Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/liamphotographypodcast/ Enter the Contest Lewinner Wireless Lavalier Give-A-Way Also be sure to join the Liam Photography Podcast Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/liamphotographypodcast/ You can reach the show by call or text @ 470-294-8191 to leave a comment or request a topic or guest for the show. Additionally you can email the show @ liam@liamphotographypodcast.com and find the show notes at http://www.liamphotographypodcast.com. You can find my work @ https://www.liamphotography.net on and follow me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @liamphotoatl. If you like abandoned buildings and history, you can find my project @ http://www.forgottenpiecesofgeorgia.com. and http://www.forgottenpiecesofpennsylvania.com. Please also stop by my Youtube channels Liam Photography Forgotten Pieces of Georgia Project Forgotten Pieces of Pennsylvania Project

097 - Learning off-camera flash opens up a world of possibilities for your photography. Want images with more depth and dimension? Try off-camera flash. Want the freedom to shoot at 2pm on a sunny day, without your images looking dog-awful? Try off-camera flash!This week, Elevate and Academy coach Kim Hartz joins me to demystify what is, for many photographers, an intimidating topic. We share the 3 simple steps to using a speedlight or strobe outdoors, discuss modifiers and mental blocks, and—we hope—leave you excited to start playing with off-camera flash.  What To Listen For: The low-cost strobe Kim started out with, and what she's using nowHow important is high-speed sync? (It depends on this X factor)The lighting setup that saves marriagesSettings that keep your images from looking "flashy"How to MacGyver a light modifier with common kitchen itemsAnd if this episode leaves you hungry for more, you'll want to join Kim's upcoming Academy Accelerator course: Gaining Confidence with Off-Camera Flash. This four-week class includes weekly calls and homework assignments, so you'll finish the month knowing how to create stunning on-location portraits using off-camera flash. Resources From This Episode: Kim's Academy Accelerator (Starts 9/8—registration now open!)Blair Phillips portable light-stand cartHair of the Dog Academy (Doors open 9/2! Get on the waitlist HERE.)Hair of the Dog Facebook groupHair of the Dog Elevate coaching programRegister to The Pet Photographer's Photoshop Toolbox FREE LIVE TRAINING HERE.

"On or Off-Camera Flash?"The photographer that does the 'One Light' workshop is Zack Arias. Check out his website  https://www.zackarias.com/   Visit 50mmframework.com and get access to all the free downloads and blog posts.You can join the Facebook Group if you need help.Leave a voice question for Andy at SpeakPipe.com/pqa

VANESSA JOY -  Award Winning Wedding Photographer and Adorama EducatorIn this week's interview, Kersten and Nick are joined VANESSA JOY, award winning wedding photographer, Adorama and pro Edu educator and Canon Explore of Light. Vanessa discusses how she got into photography education, using flash at wedding shoots, her upcoming move to Texas and how she adjusted her business during the pandemic.THIS WEEK'S LINKS:JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights:  www.camerashakepodcast.comVanessa Joy on the web:https://www.vanessajoy.com/https://www.breatheyourpassion.com/Vanessa Joy on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanessajoy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VJoyPhotoTwitter: https://twitter.com/Vanessa__JoyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/vanessajoy======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:Camera Shake Photography Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 69 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/id8baChEtDoApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2LmfmSpotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten's website:www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/Nick on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nickkirbymedia/

In today's episode, Justin sits down with Toronto based wedding and portrait photographer Derrel Ho-Shing! Derrel is known for many things, but most notably his pristine use of lighting, infectious personality, and using his insane skills to educate photographers on YouTube and at conferences! You won't want to miss this episode of the TPP! Follow Derrel: @derrelhoshingportraits Derrel's recommended resources: TPP Episode 21 - Kesha Lambert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIxwlUphHxU&ab_channel=JustinGamble Jermaine Horton: https://www.jermainehorton.com/ Check out the latest deals on photography and videography equipment at: https://www.thepixelconnection.com/?pxacc=TalkingPixelsPodcast Submit your questions to social@thepixelconnection.com for a chance to have them answered on a future episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talkingpixelspodcast/message

For this episode I am joined by Josh Russell. He is an awesome photographer/filmmaker located in Wisconsin. What makes his wedding studio unique is his lighting style and his same day edits. We discuss how he leverages that to make a larger impact with his clients. Follow Lucas @joshrussellweddings hello@joshrussellweddings.com Register for Josh's event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wedding-photography-workshop-tickets-150921623639?fbclid=IwAR2OgYxIRaowoTHLpm9hdJiFuT4CPn_bQWMye9UFdf-E_cAludq2cKq5icw Happening on May 6th, 2021 Need help organizing your clients? 17hats https://www.17hats.com/card/gspzsbzgzb​​​ Looking for a way to step up your branding? Check out https://www.photoflashdrive.com/ and use the promo code WCP15 for 15% off! weddingphotographer #offcameraflash #samedayedits​ #illinoisvideographer​​ #destinationvideography This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

 Chad is one half of a husband and wife team specialising in Weddings, Portraits, & Commercial work with a focus on dramatic lighting and a modernised approach. They are based out of Greenville, North Carolina where they run their studio and Beth is also a full-time teacher. Banking off of Beth's teaching experience, you can also find Chad running a local photography education business with ASAP Photo & Camera, and heading up the Lightroom Education Facebook group for Visual Flow Presets. Chad also assists with video production and sales with ASAP, so you will always see him on the go working on various projects to keep the creative mind firing. Beth and Chad are ambassadors for MagMod, Spider Holster, Visual Flow Presets and SLR Lounge, and now Studio Ninja! 

I asked Lee to give me her objections to use off-camera flash in her photography, and she gave me 5 answers...and more. Check out why some folks don't like OCF. Let's be fair, some of her reasons are about convenience and some are about a lack of experience. Does that mean she should embrace off-camera flash, or is she doing just fine with her photography using available light? The answer is in this episode. The post 5 Objections to Use Off-Camera Flash appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode251  

In this episode Allan has the January Blues, Adam doesn’t know what to buy, and The Hosers jump into Off Camera Flash in Av mode.   For more go to:www.twohosers.com

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Jermaine Horton is a wedding and portrait photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and a Westcott Top Pro ambassador. He enjoys a borderline unhealthy love of the Chicago Bears, and creating dynamic images via Off Camera Flash and natural light. Jermaine is the President and Founder of The Art Of Confidence Project, which empowers and restores the confidence of our youth and was featured on The Grio, CNN, BET, CBS, ABC, NBC, People & more. He’s an ambassador for Stella Pro Lighting, Fundy Design and SLR Lounge. In this episode Jermaine explains the origins and powerful mission of The Art of Confidence Project, as well as the impact it’s made on the lives of the youth he’s photographed and their communities. Learn how Jermaine built a business with loyal clients who rally behind his #YourFavoritePhotographer brand and mastered his craft to now partner with major brands. Be inspired by his relentless go-getter attitude, vulnerability and determination to lift up everyone around him.This is We Are Photographers with Jermaine Horton and this is his story.Connect with Jermaine: JermaineHorton.com  theartofconfidence.org | IG: @jermainehortonphotography  @jermainehortonportraits @theartofconfidenceproject  | FB: The Art of Confidence | YouTubeAt CreativeLive we believe there is a creator in all of us. If you’re looking to get fresh perspectives, inspiration or skills to boost your hobbies, business or life head over to creativelive.com and check out The Creator Pass, our subscription that gives you anytime on demand access to over 2000 classes taught by the world’s top creators and entrepreneurs.Connect with your CreativeLive community: creativelive.com | IG @creativelive | TW @creativelive | YT @creativelive | FB @creativeliveConnect with your host Kenna Klosterman: IG @kennaklosterman | TW @kennakphotoSubscribe, rate & review We Are Photographers wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! We’d love to hear from you.

Are you ready to incorporate off-camera flash (OCF) into your portraits, but struggle to understand how to operate your gear in a seamless and effective manner?In episode 381 of the Bokeh Podcast, Amanda Stevens of Fire the Canon discusses three important principles to using OCF without hesitation. Listen in as she shares the products she loves and a few tips for your OCF gear!The Bokeh Podcast is brought to you by Photographer’s Edit: Custom Editing for the Wedding and Portrait Photographer. You can also subscribe to the Bokeh podcast on the Apple podcast app, follow on Spotify, add to your playlist on Stitcher, or listen on Overcast.Based in: New York City (00:48)Customer Experience: Making everything a team effort for when you’re not sure of the answer—don’t make anything up. (2:39)Brand Position (5:26)Technique for Time: Taking the dog out for a walk and going to the gym to break up the day. (7:48)Outsourcing/Delegation: Album Design (11:01)Service Offerings: Celebrity/Athlete Photographer for the Empire State Building, Photographer for the New York Jets Branding and Flight Crew (12:23)Inspiration in Facebook Groups (14:19)MagMod - facebook.com/groups/magnetmod/What is Off Camera Lighting? (17:30)Amanda’s Experience (17:55)The Gear Bag: (19:58)Canon 600sMaha Rechargeable Batteries Power X - mahaenergy.comOCF Modes: (26:12)Electronic Through The Lens (ETTL) - Let the camera choose the settings for you.Manual - When you’re manually adjusting the settings in your camera and flashes.Getting Started with OCF: (28:15)1. Start by knowing your equipment.2. Know where and "position” your secondary light source.3. Position your OCF (angled and down)Magmod Products:Magmod Sphere - magnetmod.com/products/magsphereMagbox - magnetmod.com/collections/magbox-systemMagmod Speed Ring - magnetmod.com/products/magbox-speedringPro Tip: Use (tool) to run 2 flashes at half power for faster recycle time and longer battery time.Using Gels for Corrective Color in Camera (43:08)Do the opposite of what you think: blue for warmer images and orange for cooler images.Links:firethecanon.cominstagram.com/FireTheCanonYou May Also Enjoy Episode 47: How To Get Started With Off-Camera Lighting – Francisco Joel Hernandez >> See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In this episode, Rahul Khona talks to NineDots Gathering 2020 presenter Rocio Vega about off camera flash, Rocio’s favourite modifiers, shooting one handed with a monopod in the other and a slight tangent on destination weddings and the stressful reality of them.The Dotcast from the founders of NineDots (Adam Johnson, Rahul Khona, Andy Gaines) - the greatest wedding photography community on earth.Support the show (https://nine-dots.co/join/)

Vanessa Joy, a wedding and portrait photographer has just written her first book on off-camera flash. She eschews the usual jargon found in technical books and explores 32 scenarios using simple English. Buy her book on Amazon - "The Off-Camera Flash Handbook: 32 Scenarios for Creating Beautiful Light and Stunning Photographs"Or, you can use the code: OFCH40 until Saturday 15th, 2020 and save 40% when you  buy it through the publisher, Rocky Nook  

In this episode photographer John Harvell explains how he works with off camera flash and how he prefers to shoot using his 2 light set up and the midday sun to capture stunning images of models, tattoo artists and people in the fitness field of work. Godox's Website http://www.godoxtech.com/united-states/?gclid=CjwKCAiAu9vwBRAEEiwAzvjq-yxePBieduNHuS941K3PnfkY7oZHwI-6XqTf8HTTHN5MTr9qs__w-RoCIJsQAvD_BwE John's Website https://www.harvellsphotography.com/modeling set.a.light Software that John uses and recommends for anyone that wants to better understand light https://www.elixxier.com/en/index.php CHEETAH Stands and Modifiers https://www.cheetahstand.com/category-s/1867.htm?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgp2Srfv35gIVjYbACh3_AA93EAAYASAAEgLsWvD_BwE Visit the Podcast Website for show notes http://www.liamphotographypodcast.com Join the Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/liamphotographypodcast/ Enter the Contest https://r-f.page/C23138323739

We answer your questions about off-camera flash in this episode. Everything from when and why you need to use off-camera flash to where you should place the light. If you're just getting started with flash, check out this episode. Do you know whether to use eTTL or manual mode for your flash? What affects the results you get when using eTTL? We'll answer those questions and more. Knowing where to put the light or how to blend flash with ambient light are some common questions we'll also address. The post Answers to Your Questions About Off-Camera Flash appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode189  

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Every photographer needs an off-camera flash system, because there are always times when you need to control part of the light on your scene. We'll discuss what makes a flash system work, and some potential problems that cost money. Off-camera flash is a wonderful thing. It allows you to be a director with your lighting, even if you're working with wildlife or landscapes. There are times when you just need a punch of light to emphasize part of your photo. So why do you need a flash system? Isn't it fine to have a flash in your bag and strobes in your studio? Not aways. Sometimes you need to use lights with different sizes and power capabilities, and it's much easier on you if they work together on the same system. I'll share some of my convoluted systems used in the past to make my flashes and strobes work together, and how we're now in a place where it's much easier to develop an off-camera flash system that won't break your budget.

Learn about the different types of lighting for photography as videography with Nate and Daniel in this informative episode. Quick links: 2 light kit with 2 Yongnuo 560IV, wireless controller, and color gels (Canon version) 2 light kit with 2 Yongnuo 600 ex-rtii, wireless controller, and color gels (Canon version) Wescott’s 26 inch rapidbox diffuser…

Off camera flash photography buying decisions may seem difficult. I'll discuss my current lighting gear and why it was time to make a change. You may want to update your own gear. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode105

https://www.adorama.com See how Vanessa shoots reception details on three separate weddings. Learn what settings to use, where to position your lights off camera and what light shapers to use with them. See the environments she's shooting in as well as the final photograph and settings. Related Products at Adorama: Canon 1DXII https://www.adorama.com/ica1dxm2.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How%20to%20Photograph%20Reception%20Details%20with%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=video Canon 50mm 1.2 https://www.adorama.com/ca5012afu.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How%20to%20Photograph%20Reception%20Details%20with%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=video Canon 85mm 1.2 https://www.adorama.com/ca85122afu.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How%20to%20Photograph%20Reception%20Details%20with%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=video Profoto Air Remotehttps://www.adorama.com/pp901039.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How%20to%20Photograph%20Reception%20Details%20with%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=video Profoto A1 https://www.adorama.com/g/profoto-a1?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How%20to%20Photograph%20Reception%20Details%20with%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=video Profoto B1https://www.adorama.com/pp901094.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How%20to%20Photograph%20Reception%20Details%20with%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=video More from Vanessa Joyhttp://www.breatheyourpassion.com/http://vanessajoy.com/ Like, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!

https://www.adorama.com Using OCF doesn't mean create images outside your natural light photography brand. You can create natural looking images with off camera flash that match the style and feel of your photography. See how Vanessa uses off camera flash to create a natural light feel in her wedding photography. Related Products at Adorama: Profoto B2:https://www.adorama.com/pp901109.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video Profoto Grid Kit:https://www.adorama.com/pp101030.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video Profoto Gel Kithttps://www.adorama.com/pp101037.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video Profoto Portable Beauty Dish:https://www.adorama.com/pp101220.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video Canon 50mm 1.2:https://www.adorama.com/ca5012afu.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video Canon 5D Mark IVhttps://www.adorama.com/ca5012afu.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video Canon 135mm 2.0https://www.adorama.com/ca11244.html?utm_source=rflaid912846&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Off%20Camera%20Flash%20for%20the%20Natural%20Light%20Photographer%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_content=Video More from Vanessa Joywww.breatheyourpassion.comhttp://vanessajoy.com/ Like, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!

Have you ever wanted to incorporate off-camera flash into your photography, but felt it was just too overwhelming? Or maybe you just didn't like the "artificial" look you got when you tried it? Joining me today on the Six Figure Photography podcast to talk about off-camera flash is Justin & Mary. Justin & Mary are icons in the wedding photography world. Throw out the name of a conference and they've probably keynoted at it. We'll be discussing how to blend ambient light with off-camera flash to make OFC look more natural + provide some practical tips on how to get started learning this skill. What You'll Learn How Justin & Mary prioritize which marketing activities they pursue Justin & Mary's #1 rule for capturing photos for their clients What the "Alternate Story" of a photo is (and why it's so important to Justin & Mary) The first question you should ask yourself when lighting any scene Why spending 3 minutes on your lighting setup will save you hours of editing The two biggest factors to making your flash look like window light     Resources Mentioned Justin & Mary Weddings Justin & Mary Blog Justin & Mary Resource Gallery Justin & Mary Lighting Course How to get bright & air detail shots in any room Mixed light blog post Quick Reference Flash Guide Avenger Lightstands Manfrotto Light Stands Profoto Umbrellas Six Figure LIVE Sponsors Miller's Professional Imaging - Use code "SFP25" to get 25% off signature albums

http://www.adorama.com You don't always get to shoot an hour before sunset in the best light scenarios. But with the right equipment and know-how, you can produce "golden hour" even when it's overcast and gloomy. Profoto B1 Kit  http://www.adorama.com/pp901092.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Using%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%20to%20Fake%20Golden%20Hour%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video Profoto 2x3' RFi Softbox http://www.adorama.com/pp254703.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Using%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%20to%20Fake%20Golden%20Hour%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video Canon 1DX http://www.adorama.com/ica1dxm2kp.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Using%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%20to%20Fake%20Golden%20Hour%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video Profoto Air Remote TTL-C Transmitter for Canon http://www.adorama.com/pp901039.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Using%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%20to%20Fake%20Golden%20Hour%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video Glow Portable 5 in 1 42" Reflector Kit http://www.adorama.com/fppr5142.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=Using%20Off%20Camera%20Flash%20to%20Fake%20Golden%20Hour%3A%20Breathe%20Your%20Passion%20with%20Vanessa%20Joy&utm_medium=social&utm_content=video More from Vanessa Joy www.breatheyourpassion.com http://vanessajoy.com/ Like, share, and comment on the video below...let's get the conversation started!

What Types of Light Modifiers Do You Need for Off Camera Flash? Thank you for listening to The Photo Flunky […] The post 6 Types of Light Modifiers for Your Off Camera Flash appeared first on William Beem Photography.

Off Camera Flash for Complete Beginners Thank you for listening to The Photo Flunky Show. This episode is for anyone […] The post Off Camera Flash – What You Need to Know appeared first on William Beem Photography.

On this episode, Bryan & Bruce discuss how and when they use off-camera flash on a wedding day. Plus they'll share what OCF gear they typically bring with them to a wedding. The post TWiP Weddings 034: Off-Camera Flash for Wedding Photographers appeared first on This Week in Photo.

One of the best ways to differentiate yourself in your market is by mastering off-camera flash. It sets your work apart from your competition and allows you to charge premium prices. That's why I invited Zach Gray on this week's show. Zach Gray needs no introduction. In the wedding photography world, you'd be hard pressed to find a photographer more knowledgeable about off-camera flash than Zach. He's a member of the exclusive Sandisk extreme team, has personally instructed over 1200+ photographers through his live workshops, been a regular on CreativeLive, is one of Wescott's top endorsed pros and his work has been featured everywhere from People Magazine to Rangefinder. In this episode of the SFP podcast, we'll be discussing how to actually go about learning off-camera flash as well as a ton of other valuable advice from one of the best wedding photographers in the world. What You'll Learn Why it's not enough to be a natural light photographer How to set up off-camera lighting in a time crunch (i.e receptions) What the "experience" based economy is The "marketing machine" Zach uses to get clients The #1 piece of gear Zach thinks is undervalued The lighting system that gets him world class results   Want to learn all of Zach and Jody’s behind the scenes tricks to nail your flash shots with ease? Sign up for Zach & Jody’s free “3 Simple Steps To Off-Camera Flash” webinar. Resources Mentioned Zach and Jody's Website Inverse Square Law Example Cheetah Stand Westcott Rapid Box Canon 600 EX-RT Speedlight Love Is The Killer App by Tim Sanders Luke and Cat Podcast Interview Profoto B1 Vagabond Mini Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Westcott Rapid Box Octa XL Westcott Rapid Box Octa XXL Sekonic L-358 Flash Master Light Meter Sekonic L-478D LiteMaster Pro Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Off-Camera Lighting Portrait System Zach and Jody Client Questionnaire Sponsors Fundy Software Photo Booth Supply Co.

Many photographers are scared of using flashes. This awesome episode dispels a bunch of myths about using flash and provides you with a step-by-step introduction into the world of speedlites. Gina and Valerie chat about cost effective (actually, ridiculously cheap!) options so that won’t break your bank so that you can start experimenting with speedlites immediately – and take your photography to another level. Hope you enjoy the podcast. Sign up to the newsletter for great tips and free Lightroom presets. Join the dynamic Gold Membership in our Community which delivers monthly tutorials, live mastermind and lots of behind the scenes videos into the creative process. Find out more at ginamilicia.com. #ginachallenge “Flash” Read the show notes. Connect with Gina, Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit GinaMilicia.com | ValerieKhoo.com

Pho­tog­ra­phy pod­cast #123 compares 2 entry level triggering devices for your camera. A ‘trigger’ is simply a device that allows your camera to fire nearly any portable flash, monolight or studio flash while it is OFF-camera. The ability to fire a flash or other light source while OFF-camera allows you to modify the direction and the [...]

A bit of news about Tips and Tricks Photography:We are starting to change the site around. We are trying to generate some revenue so we can start a dedicated site for Tips and Tricks. To do this we have added Google AdSense. We have also added a new poll to the website, so we can get a feel for the type of photography you enjoy and things you would like us to focus on.Hopefully in a little bit of time we can have a new site up and running to add a forum, photo gallery, contests, and other great features.In this issue:Off Camera FlashWaterfall PhotographyPhotography Freeware and a new section on Post-Processing (this issue focuses on adding fog to your photos).