Portrait Session: The photography podcast for portrait photographers
Summary: Portrait session is the flash and portrait photography show for enthusiast and professional photographers who want to learn flash, lighting, posing, the business of photography, and more. Staffed with three full-time professional photographers, you'll learn the ins and outs of portrait photography--straight from the pros.
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- Artist: Improve Photography with hosts Erica Kay, Connor Hibbs, Nick Page
- Copyright: Improve Photography LLC
Podcasts:
Jesse Park What is your favorite Lens setup for shooting outdoor portraits? Andrew Block Two questions, I do a lot of volunteer photography in my kids classrooms. I use a magspheer and point it to the ceiling generally (or bounce on a wall). But, these are class rooms with ugly lighting so there are kids with nice white, and then ...
Join Nick and Connor as they are soaking up the warm sun and walking the beaches in Hawaii.
Specific Advice Learned from Erica When shooting detail shots, look for a light or something to blur in background During reception, when using off-camera flash, watch for shadows on faces Small bungee cords are a great way to secure light stands to something else, like the pole from a speaker or the tent Don’t do candids of people talking, eating, ...
Erica chats with Jesse Park, virtual assistant to Jim Harmer, Nick Page, and Josh Corrigan; about what it is to be/want/need a virtual assistant. PhotographerVA.com FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/PhotographerVA/ Talking Points Background on Jesse What is a VA? What can a VA do for you? What does this normally cost? Do I need to worry about insurance for a VA? Who ...
Erica and Connor revisit the topic of non-wedding events, as we head into the holiday and event season! Our favorite & least favorite non-wedding events & why Marketing yourself and finding event work Relationships with corporations/businesses Relationships with venues/event spaces What can you offer that most others don’t? Photobooth Red carpet style photography Video Slow-mo video booth Gear Must-haves How ...
Erica, Connor, and Nick share their ideas for the best way to bounce back after a bad shoot. Erica Evaluate what went wrong Get creative Look at inspiration Do some yoga (or whatever gives you zen) Nick There not all going to go well and thats ok You learn far more from a bad shoot that a great one They ...
In this episode Nick and Conner talk about what they are currently working on in their own photography as well as ways to stay inspired and motivated to improve. The count down begins for the Retreat! Make sure to check out the website to reserve your spot. Improve Photography Retreat
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In part 2 of the studio lighting series, Erica and Connor talk about various modifiers for studio lights. Please note: All images are unedited in order to show the difference in light and spread among the various modifiers. All modifiers – Paul C. Buff brand. Strobe – Paul C. Buff Einstein at 1/64 power. Camera/Lens – ...
Erica and Connor discuss the basics of lighting in a studio. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on studio lighting. Why shoot in a studio instead of on location? Not dependent on weather You can shoot any time of day or night Changing rooms/bathrooms Provides legitimacy to your business in the eyes of a client and allows you ...
Erica and Nick answer questions from the Portrait Session Facebook group! Mara Schack: Tis the season of golden hour photos and I feel like half of them are turning out fuzzy! I can't seem to nail a perfect focus on my subjects, and it is always out of focus on that perfect smile or gesture-ugh! Any thoughts? Phil Roccuzzo I ...
Erica interviews internationally known senior portrait and wedding photographer, Hope Taylor. The women talk about Hope’s unique and inspiring photography journey, her successful business, and her value as an educator. Hope also shares tips and advice for those who are on their way to becoming a senior photographer. Blog: http://www.hopetaylorblog.com Website: http://hopetaylor.com Instagram: @hopetaylorphotography Snapchat: hopetaylorphoto Facebook: www.facebook.com/hopetaylorphoto
Episode 69: Workflows for Portrait Sessions A tip to make your culling and editing process go a lot smoother For in studio sessions the the ideal way for me to cull and have a proofing session is to do so while your client is still there. Culling with client in studio: Offer your client a beverage, or small snack, get ...
Erica and Connor share their post-wedding/post-event workflow system, including uploading, culling, and editing. For more details about the post-wedding workflow system that won’t make you crazy, as well as links to some amazing resources and tools, check out Erica’s recent 2-part blog post series here and here. Things to do before/during the wedding to make this part easier: Connor – ...
