While he was in NYC for our Shoot NYC event three weeks ago (where he presented), our friend, LA-based photographer and filmmaker August Bradley, did a portrait series of the Occupy Wall Street protesters that has been featured in the Washington Post and the New York Times: Lens blog. If you aren’t familiar with what’s [...]

I’ve been a photographer now for about 7 years. With the advent of digital photography and computer applications such as Photoshop, I gained precise pixel control I could never find in film photography. About 6 years ago I read an article about the first digital rangefinder, the Epson RD-1. I loved the compact size and [...]

I first picked up a camera at the age of fourteen – photography was very exciting to me, I had no technical skill but with a very good eye for detail and due to an early encouragement to painting and drawing from my parents I was able to put my creativity into play. My mother [...]

Lighting a Set or Scene Every photographer has their own preferences as to where to place their strobe(s) when setting up a shot. Now although there are no firm rules to this, I would like to introduce you to a simple theory in which “you” can choose what is best for you in every situation. [...]

I have always been passionate about The Arts and my first artistic endeavor was the constant painting of this hallway in my parents home; it was a massive canvas to me. I must have drawn, scribbled and painted it two or three times and everytime my father and mother would scold me and paint over [...]

From the Fotocare Twitter Feed: “I’m @FotoCare at a Photo/Video seminar presented by Amber Gray… wonderful!” – Robert Holley “The Broncolor/Fotocare HMI event was good last night. Now I’d like to give hmi’s a try. Anyone want to let me borrow some (Fotocare)? ” – William Brinson What a great night at Fotocare rentals. Thanks [...]

I recently went an assignment on to the Bahamas, namely the Great Abaco Island. Having asked the proper questions such as to the travel arrangements and weather predictions, I knew what best to plan for. We would only be a small number of people, traveling by small commuter plane, taxi, ferry, golf carts, small boats, [...]

What are we going to shoot today? This is a portrait I was commissioned to do for new clients Joanne and Fred. I always want to have the final product reflect the people’s personalities and after getting to know the two of them… they like to have fun, they’re quirky and they both love to [...]