EricJul 24, 20191 minThe 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...
EricJun 21, 20192 minRAW is BESTWhen I teach beginner workshops, I always ask, "Who shoots in JPEG and who shoots in RAW?" The most common answer is JPEG. The biggest...
EricMay 16, 20191 minYour Pop-Up Flash SucksMany prosumer cameras include a pop-up flash. These flashes shouldn't be used. The problem with pop-up flashes is that they are close...
EricApr 29, 20192 minDoes 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....
EricApr 22, 20191 minSeriously, 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...
EricApr 15, 20192 minWhy 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...
EricFeb 26, 20193 minFirst 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. ...
EricFeb 8, 20192 minWhy 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...
EricJan 31, 20192 minThe 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...
EricJan 15, 20192 minGet Away From The LightIf 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...
