LED Lighting for Photographers – LED Lighting Series Wrap-Up
October 13, 2017 Gear
I have been having a ton of fun shooting with these LED lights and even learned some cool stuff along the way. I wanted to close by sharing my …
Self Portrait Tutorial. How I shot my profile photo for social media and my photography website.
October 6, 2017 Tutorials
I got new glasses this past week. I like my new look, but that meant I needed to shoot a new profile picture. I thought I’d take a second …
Can we PLEASE STOP WATERMARKING images
October 6, 2017 TogChat
My Facebook group recently blew up in a heated debate: Why is watermaking an issue? Painters add their signature right into their painting as an assurance that people will be …
LED Portrait Lighting with Savage Edge Lit Pro LED Lights
September 30, 2017 Gear
How do you make an LED lighting panel that is much bigger than a strobe, yet super thin and has really even light across the front panel?… You light …
Success as a photographer – it’s in the details. It pays to be finicky!
September 29, 2017 TogChat
Last week, fStoppers.com published an article by a very talented Canadian shooter named Ryan Cooper. The article was titled “Why being pickier will make you a better photographer.” The …
Spekular LED Photography Lights / What is CRI / Part 2 of the LED Continuous Lighting LED Series
September 29, 2017 Gear
Spekular is a new modular LED lighting system that is being referred to as the Swiss army knife of lighting. For the second part of my continuous lighting series, …
A picture doesn’t have to be perfect – to be perfect!
September 22, 2017 TogChat
A few weeks back, Darryl Currey from Australia, who is a member of my Facebook Group posted an image with a question. He asked, “Does a photo have to …
LED Continuous Lights vs Strobes for Photography – which is the best lighting solution for you?
September 22, 2017 Lighting
LED this, LED that, hybrid lighting, cri, constant vs strobe….. are you getting a headache from all these headlines and videos and kickstarter campaigns about these revolutionary new lighting …
Will that new camera make you a better photographer?
September 15, 2017 TogChat
More megapixels, faster shooting speeds, greater dynamic range… it all costs more money – lots more money- but will it make you a better photographer? 2017 has been an …
When should you start getting paid for your photography?
September 8, 2017 TogChat
When should you start getting paid for your photography? I can actually answer that in four simple words…. When you are ready. But what does that mean? When you …
10 Tips To Make Your Paper Seamless Backgrounds Last Longer + 2 DIY Background Helpers
September 1, 2017 Gear
Seamless paper backgrounds are a staple item for both amateur and professional photographers. They are versatile, reusable and affordable. Yet, I find it surprising how many photographers don’t take …
WHY Most PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS SUCK! – TogChat™ #75
August 28, 2017 TogChat
So why do MOST PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS SUCK? Let’s be sure we are on the same page about three really important points….. I am talking about all kinds of …
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