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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Flowers
Pssst… wanna know a secret? Come closer. I’ll tell you a secret or two… closely guarded… don’t tell anyone… This is about shooting flowers. We all like shooting flowers, so I suggest you go shoot some. And if you do, … Continue reading
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Keep it Simple, Student
The other day, when teaching a class on studio lighting, I decided I may as well be the model. So here it is: my portrait, shot by a student. Sharper than any I have ever had. Students were shooting with … Continue reading
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I'll be your private da… eh, teacher.
A quick divergence – once only! – from my usual teaching blog. Instead of teaching, let me talk about another option for learning. In my daily work as a photographer and teacher of photography, I meet many people who would … Continue reading
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The Honl Flash Modifier System
More and more, I leave my studio lights at home – strobes are a hassle to carry – and I shoot with speedlights modified with the Honl Photo flash modifier system: This system, which consists of the Honl speedstrap, grid, … Continue reading
Close-Far Adds Depth
In my teaching role, I am often asked “why are my pictures not spectacular the way the real thing was”. Usually in the context of something impressive and grand, like the eponymous Canyon. The reason is usually “because you have … Continue reading
Nuking the sun
My trip to Texas brought it home again – or it would have, if it weren’t already firmly home. Flash, especially in bright weather, is essential. I thought it might be good to illustrate this once more by way of … Continue reading
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