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Photographing the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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The Annular Eclipse of October 2023 provided valuable experience to practice for the 2024 Total Eclipse. Preparing to photograph the eclipse made all the difference in getting the photos I envisioned, as well as actually enjoying the event without being glued to my camera the whole time. I’ll be covering what I plan to shoot, […]

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Comparing AI-Generated Headshots with Real Headshots

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I’ve talked a lot about AI on this blog over the years – from discussing how it will change the industry, to implementing AI-based tools to better your workflow. In short, I’m pretty terrified of what AI is going to do to budgets and jobs in general in both the photography and videography spaces. And […]

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Photographing Wildlife from a Kayak

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Many of the most compelling wildlife images are taken from as close to the subject’s eye level as possible.  For aquatic birds, small marine mammals, and other wildlife that live in and around the water achieving this can be challenging. I have found that photographing these animals from a kayak has really unlocked my ability […]

Lighting

Which Light Modifier Do You Choose for Your Photography Session?

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I’ve written several articles over the years about lighting, and attempting to debunk some of the complications users often face when bringing off-camera flash into their workflow. And while I’ve pawed over the Inverse Square Law, the technicals of features such as High-Speed Sync, and given dozens of lighting diagrams, I’ve never really talked about […]

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Three Headshot Photography Styles to Try for Your Next Headshot Session

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All photography industries ebb and flow, going from incredibly busy and fruitful, to slow and stressful over a couple of months at a time. This seems to hold whether you’re photographing weddings, family portrait sessions, or commercial photography – but one industry holds to be the exception – headshot photography. From actor headshots if you’re […]

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