New Release: Portraits – Lighting the Shot

New Release: Portraits – Lighting the Shot
Brave Photographer Casually Plays with a Pack of Wolves on the Edge of Ferociosness (Video)
15 Photos of Food That Will Make You Hungry
On the Trail with a Professional Downhill Mountain Bike Photographer (Video)

Posted: 17 Sep 2013 08:58 PM PDT

When it comes to shooting stunning portraits, lighting can be the X factor in making your pictures pop. This new eBook is designed to help you better harness the potential of light in your photos, communicate emotion more powerfully through every portrait, learn the techniques pros use to capture stunning portrait photography, and understand the right gear you'll need to light up your shots. Currently 25% off for the launch sale which ends soon: Portraits – Lighting the Shot

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There are three elements to a great portrait: light, subject and location.

Which is more important? Let me put it this way: if light, subject and location played paper, scissors, rock; light would always win.

Why? A beautiful subject in an awesome location can be ruined by poor light. So when you're organizing a shoot, looking for good light should be the first thing you do.

the results you can achieve shooting in natural light can be incredible, but natural light is fickle. it will never look the same twice. to find yourself with a spectacular background and great light is incredibly rare so if you can recreate the beauty of natural light, you can create a beautiful photo anywhere.

Topics Covered (132 Pages):

It all started with my worst nightmare
The Rules
The good the bad and the ugly
Be prepared
Keep your cards close
Keep it simple
Great lighting looks natural
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it
Use a light meter. Chimping is for chumps
Lear to light under extreme pressure
Experiment and develop your own signature lighting style
The Gear
Lighting – the main stars of the show
The Way
Seeing the light
Use the force: How light behaves
Types of natural light
Replicating natural light
The how-to’s of fill flash
Shooting different skin tones
Shutter speed and of camera flash
Shaping light: How to train a light beam

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The Style
Blending different styles of light
Beauty lighting
Catch me if you can: Catchlights
Troubleshooting tricky lighting
Dancing in the dark: Working in very low light
A flair for flare
Shooting at high noon
The twilight zone
Lighting couples and groups
Building the Shot
Build your shot, one light at a time
5 case studies
Conclusion

“Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” – George Eastman

How to Get a Discounted Copy During the Launch Sale:

This eBook is currently 25% off for the launch sale that ends soon. It also carries a 60 day guarantee, if you are not satisfied with any part of the book just let them know and they will give you a full refund so there is no risk in trying it.

It can be found here: Portraits – Lighting the Shot

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Brave Photographer Casually Plays with a Pack of Wolves on the Edge of Ferociosness (Video)

Posted: 17 Sep 2013 03:47 PM PDT

We’ve all heard of the dangers of photographing wild animals. Particularly the larger predators such as lions, tiger, bears, and in this case, wolves. Wolves are cunning, hungry, not very friendly towards intruders, and travel in packs, all of which makes this video peculiar. Instead of these wolves fighting the photographer, they’re fighting each other over the photographer, for his affection:

If you’re wondering how this photographer can get so close to these wolves without being eaten, know that these wolves are not wild. The man’s name is Monty Sloan and he is the photographer guide at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. The wolves are raised in the park and are familiar with human contact, unlike their wild counterparts. So it should go without saying that you should never try to approach wild wolves like this photographer does, and even tame ones can be dangerous.

Wolf Park is a non-profit organization whose aim is to learn more about wolves and the importance of the roles they play in our environment. If you want to take photos of wolves yourself, you can schedule a session with Monty Sloan and spend the entire day in Wolf Park.

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15 Photos of Food That Will Make You Hungry

Posted: 17 Sep 2013 01:49 PM PDT

Food photography is a still life specialization of commercial photography, aimed at producing attractive photographs of food for use in advertisements, packaging, menus or cookbooks. In this article we’re gonna show you some examples of food photography that will make you hungry immediately. Bon appetit!

photo by sandeep jain

photo by Mohammad reza Gholami

photo by Pier-Luc Bergeron

photo by Sidious Sid

photo by Clifton Johnston

photo by David Oliver

photo by luke chan

photo by Jet Rabe

photo by Maricar Mangaoang

photo by Jet Rabe

photo by Sidious Sid

photo by Tal

photo by Rita Kravchuk

photo by Aaron Roberts

photo by alihankamis

You got infected, right? Luckily, we have lots of articles that will help you explore the world of food photography! You can get general idea about it in the article Food Photography Workflow, Tips and Techniques or if you’re worried only about lighting, check it in Professional Food Photography Lighting Tips.

When talking about taking photos in public, there is something interesting to read in Street Food Photography Tips, but be careful while doing it because some restaurants are starting to ban food photography.

Enjoy food! As J.R.R. Tolkien said: "If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."

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On the Trail with a Professional Downhill Mountain Bike Photographer (Video)

Posted: 17 Sep 2013 11:50 AM PDT

When you think of a professional photographer, you probably think of a clean-cut person wearing slacks and a nice button-up shirt or blouse who owns a large studio and a hundred pieces of expensive photography equipment. You may also think of them as treating their job like a science, knowing where and how to pose every person, what exact lighting to use, and what angle to use for each shot. Well this is not always the case. Photography is not a perfect science, and neither are photographers like scientists. Take Daniel Ronnback, for instance. He takes a seemingly relaxed approach which helps him foster great relationships with his clients:

Some Ideas to Consider When On a Shoot:

Act Like a Friend, Not Like a Boss – If you want truly natural shots from your subjects, they’re going to have to be comfortable with you. Try getting to know your clients by talking to them and being friendly. If you’re on an extended shoot with a model, think about taking a day just to get to know them, without bringing your camera.

Experiment – Even the most knowledgeable photographers experiment. No two photo shoots will ever be exactly the same so you can’t treat them all the same. Don’t be afraid to experiment with new angles, lenses, and techniques. Not everything you try will work out, but you won’t know until you do it.

Observe Before Shooting – When tasked with shooting something you’re unfamiliar with, whether it be a fashion show or a horse race, observe your subjects and surroundings before you start shooting. If there’s a practice run or dress rehearsal, attend these so that you gain a better understanding of what to expect during the actual event.