Business Headshots – Lighting Considerations

Business Headshot Lighting Be wary of business headshot photographers (or any portrait photographers) who promote themselves as “natural light photographers”.  This sometimes translate into “I don’t know how to correctly use flash”.  There is nothing wrong with natural light portraits if coupled with studio lights and / or some type of modifier.  However using the […]

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Commercial photography – Why Hire a Professional?

Commercial Photography in Greenville SC Commercial photography can be used for billboards, websites, annual reports, trade show banners, brochures, magazine and online advertisements.  You take pride in your business and will invest hundreds if not several thousands of dollars to use those vehicles to advertise your business.  Doesn’t it make sense to use personalized, compelling […]

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Types of Professional Headshots

Types of Professional Headshots There are various types of professional business headshots. Examples include business portraits, corporate headshots, executive headshots, ERAS photos, acting headshots, etc).  Your headshot session can  be reduced to two basic types: studio and on location.  The former is great for simple photos with a fairly consistent and traditional look.  Sometimes, however, studio executive […]

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Do I Need a Professional Business Headshot?

Reasons for a Professional Business Headshot A professional business headshot (aka executive portrait) is your first opportunity to impress your prospective clients.  These potential customers in Greenville, SC want to do business with someone who looks trustworthy, competent and easy to approach.  Think of it this way:  are you more apt to work with a realtor […]

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Supermoon checklist

Checklist for the upcoming Supermoon celestial event on Sunday: 1. Tripod 2. Shoot the moon with another object in the foreground.  Ever wonder why the sun / moon appears larger on the horizon than when in the sky?  Well, it’s not! 3. Bracket your photos a bit (1/200, 1/400, 1/800, etc) 4. Telephoto lens (duh) […]

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Hoodie

Hoodie: The other day I arrived at a photo shoot with bit of time to spare.  On the way to the studio my myopic eye spotted this gem in the corner of the parking lot.  It reminded me of one I shot in Cuba a few years back – (click here – middle row, left photo). […]

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Revolution!

Revolution! Members of Havanna’s Communist Youth League rally at the Plaza de la Revolucion.  

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My two all time favorite lenses

I like to think of my gear as tools in a toolbox, each has an intended purpose, however it is possible to use some items beyond their intended functionality.

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The Kick

Initial thoughts on the Kick as a lighting solution for iPhone photography. Quantum leap for professionals or the next Mr. Microphone?

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