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Ten Things About ‘Creativity’
Occasionally we find ourselves in an argument of whether or not 'creativity' can be taught, or does it have to be born within us? We read all about creativity and how important it is. We award little statuettes to really "creative" people. Creativity is blessed,...
Portraits Inspired by Jeanloup Sieff
One of the photographers we are studying in the 8 Week Portrait class is Jeanloup Sieff. This master photographer created images in almost every genre from portraits and nudes to landscape and commercial. The idea is not to copy the work of each of the photographers...
These photos are sweeet!
The project 52 group looked at photographing sweets and chocolate this week. Some very tasty images were shot by the gang. I figured since it is Friday, I should let you in on some of them.
An Open Letter to People Who Write Open Letters
Last week an open letter dispute erupted on social media. That could be said of just about any week on social media, but this time it was about a photographer and a band who wanted to use a photograph. I found myself intrigued but after reading both letters I felt...
Peter Lindbergh: Images of Women II
PETER LINDBERGH: IMAGES OF WOMEN II Lindbergh is one of the most popular photographers we study in the 8 Week Portrait Class. His work is simply brilliant and so many of the students have an immediate affinity to his authentic, intimate way of shooting. His new book,...
In Commercial Photography Some Things Change and Some Things Don’t
Some Things Change, and Some Things Stay the Same The constant, and rapidly changing landscape of photography continues unabated. Some may think of this as a very scary time to be in this business. They may be right… for them. For me it is nearly a miraculous time to...
Shooting Ice Cream with Photographer Rick Gayle
PHOTO BY RICK GAYLE, PHOENIX I will simply link to Rick's article here. Rick is a Phoenix photographer specializing in still life and food. This is a nicely done article documenting a shoot for Coldstone Creamery. BTS shots as well as some finished examples. You can...
Marilyn Monroe by Nahum Baron
I just love this image. I don't really know why. Photograph by Ted (Nahum) Baron. --- My friend and mentor, Selina Maitreya is sharing a lot of great stuff on video. There is an upcoming course, but you can grab a lot of great info from these videos. Check them out...
Join Selina Maitreya in a Free Video Course to Help Move You Forward.
I have known Selina for many years. I have all of her books, and have trained with her. I consider her a mentor, coach and friend. Selina has joined us here on Lighting Essentials many times, and each time is a delightful experience for me. Selina was perhaps the...
The Proof Is In The Pudding… Make Sure You Have a Killer Recipe
“The proof is in the pudding.” Always wondered about that term, so I looked it up. According to the Urban Dictionary; “The original phrase is "The proof of the pudding is in the eating!" Which means you have to eat the pudding to know what's inside of it. The modern...
Ten Beliefs That Suck the Life out of Photographers
What if I told you it was not the industry, the bad economy, where you live, what camera you shoot with, how many lights you have or how small your Facebook following is that is holding you back. None of those are truly capable of stopping you, they are only...
P52 Member Alicia Bonterre wins Two ADDY’s… WOW
CONGRATULATIONS, ALICA!!! Alicia Bonterre started with P52 about two years ago. She wanted to up her game, create images outside of her comfort zone, and become better at commercial photography. She just won two ADDY's - A GOLD and a SILVER ... so, we can safely agree...
