Creating Beauty Portraits with Natural Light
What is a beauty portrait? Traditional beauty portraits (or "beauty shots") consist of close-up portraits cropped so as to focus on the subject's face, often featuring dramatic hair and makeup…
What’s Inside My Travel Camera Bag?
As I prepare to travel over to Europe this summer, check out what equipment is in my travel bag as I load up Nomatic's Peter McKinnon Camera bag for photoshoots.…
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Establishing Your Wedding Photography Business
Since my last article for Shutter Magazine nearly one year ago, much has happened in the wedding photography industry which has given me new perspective. Through these changes I was…
In-Person Marketing Strategies for Photographers
Every time I have the chance to speak to photographers about business, I always pose one question: What challenges are currently being experienced by your operation? Invariably, their response is:…
4 Simple Social Media Marketing Tips to Boost Your Photography Business
If you want to expand your wedding photography business, taking advantage of social media is crucial in terms of promotion and client acquisition. Unfortunately, social media usage can sometimes be…
Top Boudoir Portraits of the Week // Highlighted Creative Showcases #04
Need some inspiration for your boudoir portraits? Check out the Best Boudoir Portraits of the Week // Reader Submissions #04 for some fresh posing and lighting ideas. Each month we…
Exploring Cinematic Portrait Lighting with the Profoto Clic Snoot
The setup: three Profoto A2s, gels,& the Profoto Clic Snoot To transform the lighting in the room, we utilized a three light setup. A Profoto A2 with Clic Snoot was…
How to Blend Flash and Ambient Lighting
At first it may seem daunting but with just a bit of experimentation your photography can reach new heights and set itself apart from the competition. These lighting tips will…
Top Boudoir Portraits of the Week // Highlighted Creative Showcases #02
Need some inspiration for your boudoir portraits? Check out the Best Boudoir Portraits of the Week // Reader Submissions #02 for some fresh posing and lighting ideas. Each month we…