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The 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Photo Studio with Mark Seliger

2/28/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 


Take a behind the scenes look at Mark Seliger's Oscar Photo Studio for Vanity Fair. For this photoshoot, Mark focused on the expression, the emotion and the lighting. Join him as he describes the experience from start to finish! (*)

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Pros Know this about Landscape vs Portrait Mode & Beginners Don't!

2/23/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

In this week’s episode, Mark Denney discusses something that pros know about landscape versus portrait mode that most beginners aren't aware of. Fresh off his recent workshop in the Lofoten Islands in Norway, one of the most common questions from the participants was how you can tell if a landscape or a portrait orientation is best for a particular composition. And after much discussion with the attendees on the topic, Mark felt this was something that would make for a great video idea in order to help other photographers that might have the same question. 

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SHOOT WIDE OPEN: Pete Coco's Unconventional Approach to Portrait Photography

2/22/2023 Matt 0 Comments


Pete Coco is a portrait and headshot photographer based in New York, known for his unconventional approach to portrait photography. He believes that while there are tried and true techniques that photographers should familiarize themselves with, these concepts can become stifling to creativity if taken as dogma that shouldn't be challenged.

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The HOLY GRAIL of ALL Cameras - 150MP!

2/21/2023 Matt 0 Comments


Peter McKinnon is a photographer who always aspired to shoot with a medium format camera, specifically a Phase One, which he believes to be the Pinnacle of Photography. In a recent video, Peter is shown shooting with the Phase One IQ4, which costs $80,000 for the whole kit. The camera has a 150-megapixel sensor, which is different from the typical mirrorless or DSLR cameras. According to Peter, this camera is the best of the best, and there is nothing quite like it in the market.

In the video, Peter Andrew Lusztyk showcases his ability to take an ordinary object and show the story behind it, turning it into art. He also talks about the remarkable engineering that goes into the making of the camera. The camera is designed to be tough, and the manufacturers go to great lengths to ensure it can withstand any damage.

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When an iPhone Camera is Better Than a Full Frame

2/20/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

The photographer and filmmaker, Tyler Stalman, is a big fan of full-frame cameras with  f/1.2 lenses. However, he admits that the future of filmmaking looks a lot more like an iPhone. In this video, Tyler compares what an iPhone can do better than a full-frame mirrorless camera, as well as the reasons he is not going to sell his big cameras quite yet.

The first thing he discusses is image quality. Tyler Stalman is using an iPhone 14 Pro, and he thinks that it applies to at least a few years back worth of iPhones. 

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How to use a Cheap Modifier, in a Small Home Studio, to Light and Photograph Beautiful Portraits!

2/19/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

Most photography complaints are usually centered around how expensive photography equipment are. Well, in this video, Jiggie Alejandrino decided to use the cheapest modifier he could and dare he say, it created some beautiful light. Check out this step-by-step video on how he shoots portraits in a small home studio using very affordable modifiers.

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Douglas So: Meet the Hong Kong lawyer who collects Leica cameras as a hobby

2/17/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

Douglas So holds one of Hong Kong’s largest collections of Leica cameras he has amassed over 20 years ‒ he estimated that there are about 200 cameras on display in a museum he created and innumerable more safely kept away in storage.

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Create Highly Realistic SKIN TEXTURE In Photoshop!

2/16/2023 Matt 0 Comments


Photoshop Training Channel founder, Jesus Ramirez,  shares his professional technique for creating realistic skin texture in Photoshop. The author assures that even beginners can follow his instructions, which he presents in small, manageable steps. Ramirez starts by creating a new 128 x 128 pixel document in RGB with 8-bit background contents set to 50% gray. 

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This Photoshoot Did Not Go As Planned: Charlize Theron & Vincent Peters

2/13/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

Charlize Theron, the famous actress, was scheduled to have a photoshoot with the renowned photographer, Vincent Peters. The shoot was to take place in Brooklyn, but things took a turn when Theron decided not to travel. Peters was initially disappointed, but he quickly rebooked the session. When Theron arrived at the studio, she wasn't satisfied with the outfit chosen for the GQ cover photo.

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Light Painting the KRB Audi - A Tutorial By Tyler Brunkhorst

2/12/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

Create beautiful car light-painting photos with Tyler Brunkhorst! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced photographer, Tyler's light painting tutorial has something for everyone. Get ready to paint with light and create a masterpiece!

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How to Use a Chair as a Prop for Studio Portraits by Gavin Hoey

2/09/2023 Matt 0 Comments

 

The chair next to you could become the ideal accessory to make your next portrait session one-of-a-kind.  So, how can you integrate a chair into a studio portrait session?

Photographer Gavin Hoey demonstrates three methods to use a chair effectively as a component of the portrait instead of just a random piece of furniture.

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Top Photo Editing Mistakes Revealed from 82 Private Coaching Sessions!

2/08/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 

In this week's episode, Mark Denney reviews the top photo editing blunders he discovered after teaching 82 coaching sessions. Over the course of the last few years, he has been offering private 1-2-1 teaching sessions that are catered to clients' desired areas of improvement. These areas of focus typically range from camera settings to compositional help, portfolio review, but the most common request is always post-processing and editing assistance.

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The Secret to Correcting Skin Tones in Photoshop

2/07/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 


Learn all about using the Subtract and Add blend modes to target the missing colors in the skin and fix the color of people’s skin in Photoshop! In this Photoshop tutorial, Nathaniel Dodson will teach you how to sample the colors, what colors to sample, how to find the missing colors, how to add those missing colors to the parts of the model that need them, and finally how to do the final blending to the image to make sure it all looks right. 

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5 Easy Ways To Get Consistent Flash Lighting In Your Portraits

2/06/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 

If your off-camera flash lighting isn't consistent from one photo to the next, it's likely one of the following 5 issues that I address in this video. Use these tips to ensure you maximize the benefits of using a flash for your portrait photography!

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How To Get The ‘Soft Look’ In Photos (Without a Filter)

2/05/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


A soft and glowing look in photography is often assumed to be achieved using filters, but photographer Roman Fox shares their secret to achieving the look without filters. He starts by finding a good source of light, ideally a clear and direct source that provides a 3D and textured look to the subject. 

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Slow Shutter Techniques: Unlock Epic Night Photography with These 5 Shutter Tricks!

2/04/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


Visiting Tokyo, Tim Northey had the opportunity to try out some of the world's best slower shutter, long exposure techniques. These techniques are a great way to mix up your night photography and can be done either with a tripod or handheld. 

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Get the Perfect Rolling Shot - Tips From Moe Zainal´s Recent AMG GT3 Shoot

2/04/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments


In this video, Moe Zainal shares his experience shooting the Mercedes AMG GT3 on the Bahrain International circuit. Moe describes the adrenaline rush he felt during the shoot. He also gives an overview of the gear he uses, including his camera (a Sony A7IV), lens (24-105 F4), fast SD card, and ND filter. Moe mentions that he took over 2,000 photos during the shoot and discusses some of the challenges he faced, such as getting shaky shots due to the g-force during turns. The author also touches on his post-processing workflow in Lightroom and mentions his rating system. 

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The Easiest Way to Clean Backdrops in Photoshop

2/01/2023 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

 

Discover a straightforward technique to easily clean wrinkled or dirty backdrops in Photoshop! We'll learn how to separate the backdrop from the subject and apply filters and texture to make it clean and seamless. PiXimperfect will also talk about batch processing and cleaning backdrops from multiple photos using professional plugins.

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