What you need to set up a photography studio
What you need to set up a photography studio It’s time to set up your first studio but what type of lights are best for your style and more importantly — your wallet? See the comparisons, benefits, and drawbacks of flash and continuous lighting. Start on the right foot and get the right type of […]
What You Need To Know Hiring Your Second Photographer:
Hiring Your 2nd shooters: Yay, you booked a wedding and need some help. Fantastic! Now you want to get some quotes from other photographers to help you shoot and you don’t know how and why to choose the one that is right for you. Here are a few tips. Cost Sure going with the cheapest […]
Strobist: in 5 easy steps
You have decided to take your photography to the next step and get your flash off-camera. What are the key products to look at to complete your strobist setup? Light Source This will be your light source. It could be a Speedlite or battery-operated strobe light. Trigger set You need to get a […]
7 Weird tricks to get creative photos
7 Weird tricks to get creative photos Ever wondered how wedding photographers get some super creative photos? Here are some easy tricks to spice up your images. Before I get into this please note that most of these tricks are achieved with a Speedlight at the back of the couple and an assistant doing the […]
Why shoot with constant light
Why shoot with constant light I recently had the opportunity to work in the studio with some awesome models and a talented makeup artist. The challenge was that instead of flash, I would only work with continuous LED lights. This was a bit out of my comfort zone. Soft light The light was amazingly soft […]
3 Reasons I Love Catchlights
3 Reasons I Love Catchlights The twinkle in the eye! When you watch a movie or look at a photograph the catchlights play an integral role in setting the mood. We all know that when photographing a portrait the eyes should be sharpest and the focus of the image. The eyes are the windows to […]
Dealing with a difficult client
You are not going to please everyone all the time, you are not chocolate. You will have 10 clients with no issues… then you will have that one that flips your whole day upside down. Your client just messaged and they are not happy with their photos. It feels like the earth is going to […]
I fell out of love with my Camera… How I got the spark back
I fell out of love with my Camera… How I got the spark back Back in 2015, I went through a rough patch in my personal life. It got so bad that I would have a panic attack during shoots, before or after. I went into a depression, I could not focus and very little […]
How to be a great second shooter
How to be a great second shooter This is an excellent way of breaking into wedding photography. You get to photograph a wedding without being the lead and you can learn on the job from photographers more knowledgeable than you. If you do a great job, you might earn yourself a mentor. Be prepared Make […]
7 things you should know about Pricing your Photography business
7 things you should know about Pricing your Photography business This debate can go on for ages and in circles, but here are few things you can consider when determining your pricing. The Competition Being cheap does not guarantee bookings, this might lose you clients. Why price yourself in a pool of 100’s of […]