In this post, I share my impressions from photographing a fashion blogger
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One Location, Multiple Light Conditions
Learning to be attentive to light is always a step in the right direction.
Read MoreFilm Portraits: Sightings Under Breeze and Sun
Black and White film portraits of CT artist Veronica Wolfgang!
Read MoreFilm Portraits: Trusting the process, keeping things simple
Using a film camera forces me to think more about how light and location interact with the subject
Read MoreIs Good Lighting Always Perfect Lighting?
Shooting under these conditions is a lot of fun, the lights seem brighter, shadows provide more variety and forces me to slow down and reconsider things like composition or camera settings.
Read MoreChoosing Props with Purpose
Whether you’re a model or a photographer, looks alone can only do so much for you. Thus said, adding props with no intent is also a shortcut for mundane results.
Read MoreDealing with Challenging Light
I first visited Edgerton Park early in the spring and was excited to go back for a new portrait session.
Read MoreBecoming More Responsive with a Fast Prime: Photo Shoot with Vianca
My first photo shoot with CT fashion artist Vianca Rivera took place at around noon, on a bright sunny day.
Read MoreMy First Attempt at the Woelfel Style
Before I met with Lorena to shoot her portrait at night, I made a quick trip to the store and bought some glow sticks and portable Xmas lights as part of my attempt to replicate the style of Life Style photographer Brandon Woelfel, which she was interested in doing.
Read MoreExploring Possibilities with Still Life Photography
To reduce doubt, I try to place things as simple as possible by not using more than three elements or following the rule of thirds.
Read MorePhotos that Speak: Slant Rhymes by Alex Web and Rebecca Norris Webb
Something that stands out in this book is the quality of its visual poetry; how each photograph conveys a narrative and inspires introspection through their use of scale and tonality.
Read MorePhoto Shoot Insight: A Matter of Contrast
usually, it's old-school editorial photography that does it for me, and I couldn't help feeling that vibe in my recent shoot with Haley at the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, in downtown New Haven, CT
Read MoreEditorial Shoot: Departing from a Vintage Flair
A few years into learning studio photography continues giving me lots to think about after each shoot.
Read MoreSome Thoughts on Black and White FIlm
I developed my first roll of black and white film a little over a month ago in early April 2018, and what follows is the subsequent order of what are my impressions 12 rolls later.
Read MoreOvercoming Hurdles on Location Shoots
Although inspiration in the creative process is beautiful, I would also say that anticipation to a potential problem is quite as crucial.
Read MoreMore Books, Less Gear Noise: Reacting to The Street Portraits of Bill Hayes
For me, all the noise that revolve around any specific camera you can think of is unbearable; and for that reason, I’m turning to printed publications when it comes to seeking art content.
Read MoreDeveloping my First Rolls of B&W
I was able to develop my first rolls of black and white film. I decided to stay within the Kodak spectrum of things, so TriX 400 and D76 was my way to go.
Read MoreLearning the Ways of Street Photography
I took these pictures using the manual, zone focusing ring on my camera as it allows me to work swiftly and increases my changes of capturing people's interaction.
Read MoreWhen Things Don't Go According to Plan
Over the past few weeks, I have had some reasons to exasperate. Once again, I experienced that teaming up with people is not easy.
Read MoreHalf Hour Photo Shoot
Working under pressure forces me to strip an idea to its core and avoid distractions. For my most recent photo shoot in a rental studio, I only had 30 minutes to make the best of it.
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