My photography lighting journey has been a long, long, LONG trip! Over the past 15 years, I’ve spent more time and money on lighting for studio photography than you can imagine. I’ve used everything from bare speedlights to crazy expensive strobes (I still shudder when I think about the cost). I’ve finally come up with the perfect formula for me.
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Today on my blog, we have the third themed session with my 2018 senior models. Every year, I try to come up with creative senior portraits for my senior models.
Continue reading “Old Hollywood | AJP Creative Sessions”How to Light a White Background
When it comes to studio photography, my personal favorite style tends to be dark and dramatic. I love pockets of light with shadows in between to add definition. Sometimes though, a white background is a necessity. Whether it’s needed for corporate headshots, commercial photography or you just want to try something new, knowing how to get a pure white background is a necessity!
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Paul C Buff – The Story Behind the Shot
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HOW TO DISCOVER YOUR LIGHT SIDE
I love, love, LOVE using my lights. Indoors or out, in the shade or in full sun, I use at least one in almost every single portrait session. Don’t get me wrong, I know there are tons of gorgeous natural light portraits out there but for me and my style, using lights is the way to go! Here are my top tips for using off camera flash
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