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Should you go with on-camera or off-camera flash? There are pros and cons to each choice, and it depends on what you want to evoke with your work. Juan shares his tips for both on- and off-camera flash in an outdoor photoshoot.
0:00 - What're We Covering?
0:48 - On-Camera Flash
2:31 - Off-Camera Flash
3:21 - Soft Box with Off-Camera Flash
3:49 - Side-By-Side Comparison
4:19 - How Each Affect Your Backdrop
5:40 - How Far Away Can You Place Your Model?
6:01 - Should You Even Use On-Camera Flash?
6:47 - Are There Drawbacks to Off-Camera Flash?
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Packing and storing your camera gear safely is crucial because of how expensive it is. Matt shares how we pack our gear for photo and video shoots, as well as how we store and organize it once we get back to the studio. By the end of this, you'll know what camera bag to buy and how to store your equipment once you get home.
0:00 - Backpacks & Hard Cases
1:35 - Organizing Your Gear at Home
2:21 - How We Store Our Gear
3:45 - What Are Your Storage Solutions?
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Photo backdrops can be pricey, especially if you want more than one option. Making your own will not only allow you to save money, but also to customize it to your taste! Join Lotta as she paints a large canvas in order to create a DIY photography backdrop, as well as a test photoshoot to see the results!
0:00 - Why You Should DIY
0:30 - Supplies & Where to Get Them
2:29 - Step-By-Step Process
5:02 - The Results & Portraits
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Poses can make or break your portraits, but don't treat your models like props. It’s not just about posing the model. You should also collaborate with them in the process. Juan is in the studio to show you how to pose a model, from his easy, go-to poses to more editorial ones.
0:00 - In This Video
0:38 - How Poses Affect Your Photo's Vibe
1:00 - Meeting the Model
1:38 - Go-To Poses (How to Begin Your Photoshoot)
3:16 - Intentional Posing (Movement & Dimension)
5:43 - The Final Stage (Collaboration)
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Join Matt to see his entire photo editing workflow in order to take your bird images to new heights. Masking is how you can drastically improve your photo. Matt shows you how to utilize this Lightroom feature.
0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Spoonbill
11:16 - Red-Shouldered Hawk
20:56 - Eastern Phoebe
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Photography bad habits, we all have them. Learn how to avoid these common landscape photography mistakes and start capturing stronger, more compelling images.
0:00 - Intro
0:21 - Bad Habit 1
2:52 - Bad Habit 2
5:44 - Bad Habit 3
7:49 - Bad Habit 4
8:56 - Bad Habit 5
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Invitations, rings, flowers are some of the small details that help tell the story of a wedding day. In this video, Lotta reveals how to turn them into stunning flat lay photographs with practical tips on styling, placement, lighting, and composition.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Why Flat Lays?
1:27 - How to Find Items
2:36 - Styling Tools & Backdrops
3:16 - Building Your Flat Lay
5:08 - Composition Principles
5:27 - Natural Light
6:29 - Artificial Light
6:57 - Gear & Settings
9:05 - Editing Tips
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In order to take epic bird photos, you need to be able to find them first! Matt is at Everglade National Park to show you how he prepares before taking bird photos, how he composes his images, how he works with lighting, and more.
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - How to Find Birds
4:53 - How to Spot Birds in Trees
6:47 - Best Lighting
8:30 - Angles & Backgrounds
10:19 - How to Add Depth
10:53 - Environmental Portraits
11:46 - Did Matt Complete His Challenge?
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Natural light is a more affordable and accessible way to light your portraits, but it can be tough to master. Join Juan in this one-take video, as he shares his top 10 tips for mastering natural light and creating more compelling portrait photographs.
0:00 - Directional Lighting
1:13 - Hand Method
1:50 - Building Bounce
2:55 - Background Ideas
3:55 - Harsh Light
4:44 - Stop Posing Your Models
5:34 - Shoot in the Shade
6:20 - Catch Light
6:59 - The Last Tip
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Landscape and wildlife photographers swear by photographing at sunrise and sunset. But, there is another time of day when you can shoot nature photography and still get beautiful results. Join Sam and Matt in the Everglades to learn how to capture photos both in golden hour and blue hour.
0:00 Intro
0:52 Why Sunrise & Sunset?
6:44 Blue Hour for Landscapes
9:34 App for Identifying & Finding Birds
10:13 Mid-Day Wildlife & Landscapes
11:52 App for Tracking the Sun & Moon
12:31 Time of Year
13:26 How Early to Arrive
14:03 Can You
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You can take portraits with what you have available, even if it's your smartphone and natural light. Composition, angles, and directing have a huge impact on the quality of your photo. However, if you're ready to invest in some gear, Juan shares his camera and lighting recommendations.
0:00 - In This Video
0:34 - Beginner Portrait Photography
4:19 - Mid-Level
8:12 - Professional Portraits 101
12:10 - Outro
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Join Jeff Carpenter from Readylight Media for a real-time look at how he creates acting headshots from the first frame to the final capture. Jeff uses Profoto lighting and light shapers to highlight character traits, build different looks, and create images that speak to a range of roles.
0:00 - Intro
2:20 - Setup and First Look: Commercial
21:47 - Introducing Another Light
34:04 - Second Look: Dramatic
54:16 - Using a Grid & Beauty Dish / Third Look: Changing the Background
1:17:20 - Fourth Look: Using an On-Camera Flash
1:20:55 - Using
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Over the first six parts of this introduction series, we have learned how to create better images and find our own personal voice as photographers. Derek goes over audience submitted photos, critiquing and having open discussions about the stories behind them.
0:00 Intro
4:53 Derek's image breakdown
9:15 Critiquing audience submission
1:45:21 Closing
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It's easy to go out and take photos, what's not is making it your own. Derek goes over how to find your creative stye and different ways to get inspired.
0:00 - Intro
2:40 - Finding your creative style
6:38 - Inspiration vs. imitation
31:41 - What is vision in photography?
38:37 - Consistency
41:07 - Tips on strengthening your vision
45:27 - Image review exercise
50:57 - Personal projects
1:13:20 - Q&A
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Photography is more than just understanding how composition works or what settings to choose. It is an art, and discovering your style is key to improving as a photographer. Derek is on the streets of NYC to show you how practice, self-reflection, and patience can help you find your point of view as a photographer. The best way to develop your eye as a photographer is to not be afraid of making mistakes!
0:00 - In This Video
0:24 - Capture the Mood
2:02 - Finding Types of Images You Like
3:10 - Your Own Path
4:16 - Is Nailing the Focus
