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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...

Eric
Jul 24, 20191 min read
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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...

Eric
Jun 21, 20192 min read
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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...

Eric
May 16, 20191 min read
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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....

Eric
Apr 29, 20192 min read
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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...

Eric
Apr 22, 20191 min read
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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...

Eric
Apr 15, 20192 min read
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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. ...

Eric
Feb 25, 20193 min read
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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...

Eric
Feb 8, 20192 min read
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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...

Eric
Jan 31, 20192 min read
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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...

Eric
Jan 14, 20192 min read
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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...

Eric
Dec 31, 20182 min read
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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...

Eric
Dec 22, 20182 min read
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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...

Eric
Dec 15, 20182 min read
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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...

Eric
Dec 10, 20182 min read
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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,...

Eric
Dec 3, 20181 min read
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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:...

Eric
Nov 27, 20182 min read
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