A Photography Journey – From Start to Stardom
I’m not sure I’m great at anything. I pretend I am, but the reality is this: I am good at a few things, ok at some others and, in some areas, decidedly dragging down the curve and flat out sucking at them. I’d like to think of my photography journey in the same way; I […]
Average Is An Edge – Unlocking Marketplace Value
As an artist you have no doubt at some point compared yourself to your peers, mentors, and idols. Just as likely is the fact that when you did that, you also devalued yourself, and began to doubt your own abilities. You see yourself as … gasp* … average. As artists we always strive to put […]
How To Manage People Without Being A Jerk
Being proficient with your gear, posing, lighting and people skills are all very important skills of somebody that wants to be a wedding photographer. However, part of being good with people is being good with groups. Time is one of the most valuable assets while shooting a wedding. If people aren’t doing what you ask […]
XEQUALS Presets – A Professional Photographer’s Review
Ryan Klos over at Klos Photography has written a nice primer on why and how he is using our Presets Platform in his workflow. We’re convinced the next step in the evolution of Presets is to think of them as the supporting structures of an interchangeable platform that can exist as a foundation for being […]
The Business of Doing Business – Shooting Isn’t All You Do
The recession sucks. It’s worldwide, touching practically every industry, and the resulting negative side effects have hit many photographers squarely on the chin. That being said, it’s high time we bring a little perspective to this situation as it relates to the business of photography – and those of you who make (or are thinking […]