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    The sky is large...and soft.
    Eric
    • Jul 24, 2019
    • 1 min

    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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    RAW is BEST
    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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    Your Pop-Up Flash Sucks
    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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    Does Light Drop-Off Matter?
    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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    Seriously, Stop Using Splotchy Sunlight!
    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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    Why are my pictures sometimes yellow?
    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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    First Point of Contact
    Eric
    • Feb 26, 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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    Why do poses look unnatural?
    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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    The key to making your flash look natural is to TURN IT OFF FIRST.
    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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    Get Away From The Light
    Eric
    • Jan 15, 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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    Watch out below....
    Eric
    • Jan 1, 2019
    • 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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    Creating a Selfie With a Window
    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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    Why is there a picture of water on the homepage?
    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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    The Magic of Movie Posters
    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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    What makes a light soft?
    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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    What is FotoMethod?
    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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