The sky is large...and soft.
Larger light sources create soft shadows. If you're wanting the softest light possible, move your subject into 'open shade' with a clear...
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Eric
- Jun 21, 2019
- 2 min
RAW is BEST
When I teach beginner workshops, I always ask, "Who shoots in JPEG and who shoots in RAW?" The most common answer is JPEG. The biggest...
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Eric
- May 16, 2019
- 1 min
Your Pop-Up Flash Sucks
Many prosumer cameras include a pop-up flash. These flashes shouldn't be used. The problem with pop-up flashes is that they are close...
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Eric
- Apr 29, 2019
- 2 min
Does Light Drop-Off Matter?
Yes. It does. Okay, that's the shortest blog post I've ever written. Thanks for reading... Just kidding. I have some more to say....
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Eric
- Apr 22, 2019
- 1 min
Seriously, Stop Using Splotchy Sunlight!
I created an infographic last week about how to avoid splotchy sunlight. It was something that I had occasionally seen photographers...
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Eric
- Apr 15, 2019
- 2 min
Why are my pictures sometimes yellow?
Everyone who has taken pictures has suffered from his or her pictures being inexplicably yellow. The answer is simple: jaundice. Just...
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Eric
- Feb 25, 2019
- 3 min
First Point of Contact
In any portrait, you should be wary of what is the 'first point of contact.' I'm talking about what body part is closest to the camera. ...
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Eric
- Feb 8, 2019
- 2 min
Why do poses look unnatural?
I'm often asked, why do people lose their ability to look natural when they are getting their picture taken? Why do we suddenly become...
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Eric
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
The key to making your flash look natural is to TURN IT OFF FIRST.
It's true. Flash can look artificial. I've even heard photographers say that they can always tell difference between natural light and...
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Eric
- Jan 14, 2019
- 2 min
Get Away From The Light
If you want to create a portrait with highlights and shadows, you've got to get AWAY from the light source. Highlights and shadows are a...
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Eric
- Dec 31, 2018
- 2 min
Watch out below....
Light height is incredibly important. In this post, I want to talk about light being too low. The problem is when the light source is...
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Eric
- Dec 22, 2018
- 2 min
Creating a Selfie With a Window
We all want awesome selfies. We usually don't want to make ourselves look wider or flatter - except during the holidays. Aside from...
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Eric
- Dec 15, 2018
- 2 min
Why is there a picture of water on the homepage?
I've been asked why there is water on the top of the homepage: There is a simple reason. I like the idea that water will fit into...
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Eric
- Dec 10, 2018
- 2 min
The Magic of Movie Posters
Whoever is the photographer for movie posters doesn't get enough credit. The portraits are perfectly effective at communicating the...
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Eric
- Dec 3, 2018
- 1 min
What makes a light soft?
When you ask, 'what makes a light soft,' you're really asking 'what makes soft shadows?' In other words, when we talk about soft light,...
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Eric
- Nov 27, 2018
- 2 min
What is FotoMethod?
Photographers' options for getting photography training are limited. Let's review each and I'll share my opinion: Art school or college:...
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