ProPhotoResource.com Article Archive syndication. http://prophotoresource.com Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:14:47 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Monitor-Printer-and-Camera-Profiles.html?Itemid=0 Presented by MAC GroupWritten by Joe BradyMonitor, Printer and Camera Profiles - What do they do and how do they... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:38:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Photo-Assistant-Is-Still-A-Photographer.html?Itemid=0 By Tim OlsenI hung up the phone and, well, to be honest, I was kicking myself that I had agreed... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:37:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Sometimes-It-Depends-on-the-Lens.html?Itemid=0 By Wes KroningerNow you guys know I don’t like to get overly “techie” when it comes to gear, but this... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:13:56 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Frustration.html?Itemid=0 By Ibarionex PerelloFrustration. It’s a big part of what I do, whether I like it or not. Today, I’m sitting... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:07:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lightroom-Metadata-Handling.html?Itemid=0 By Sean McCormackHi folks, welcome to another article on Lightroom from ProPhoto Resource. During the month there’s been some talk... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:58:46 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Ten-Tips-for-Having-a-Better-Workshop-Experience.html?Itemid=0 By Don GiannattiWorkshops abound these days. Seems like there are so many shooters doing everything from Saturday morning short courses,... Sun, 28 Feb 2010 01:44:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Behind-the-Scenes-On-Location.html?Itemid=0 By Steve DantzigJoin us for a behind the scenes look at the creation of an outdoor beauty portrait. We'll look... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:34:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Frugal-Photographer-Lighting-on-the-Cheap.html?Itemid=0 By Chris GreyDuring my much needed vacation last month I got to thinking about new directions for my columns here... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:24:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Into-the-Clouds-A-Studio-of-Depth-and-Concept.html?Itemid=0 By David BecksteadI was in the Bahamas shooting a wedding with my buddy Kevin Kramer. We both like to shoot... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:01:48 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Understanding-the-Film-Style-Shutter.html?Itemid=0 By Alex FoxPhotographers who are just beginning to work with the video functions on the new crop of HD-enabled DSLR... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:51:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Painting-your-Clients-with-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Gill TaylorThe art of painting with light, or camera painting as it is also known, is not a new... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:40:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Custom-Camera-Profiles-Using-the-Color-Checker-Passport.html?Itemid=0 Presented by MAC GroupWritten by Joe BradyI have long understood the reason for having an accurate white balance in digital... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:33:02 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Art-of-Winter-Weddings.html?Itemid=0 By Gill TaylorShooting winter weddings requires specific techniques, a creative approach, a technical skill-set and a desire to push the... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:20:30 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/One-Camera-One-Lens-One-Photo-a-Day.html?Itemid=0 By Paul GeroI wanted to share a little project that I began with the new year that has been a... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:33:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Slow-Down.html?Itemid=0 By Ibarionex PerelloI repeat it like a mantra over and over again to the photographers who have joined me to... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:12:36 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Review-Chris-Grey-Studio-Lighting.html?Itemid=0 Reviewed by Steve DantzigMy good friend Chris Grey has done it again. His Studio Lighting Techniques For Photography: Tricks of... Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:46:51 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Camera-Profiles.html?Itemid=0 By Sean McCormackThe most forlorn and forgotten panel in the Develop Module has to be Camera Calibration. It’s almost an... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:58:37 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-K.html?Itemid=0 By Tony HertzChallenge your Photoshop knowledge, have fun and learn with Photoshop Super QuizFill in the blank questions for Photoshop... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:48:13 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fill-Additive-or-Subtractive.html?Itemid=0 By Steve DantzigThis shoot was a continuation of my video project with Bella Torre Make-up Academy in Honolulu. Kecia Littman... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:38:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Learning-From-The-Light-Around-You.html?Itemid=0 By Wes KroningerNo matter what the niche of photography, lighting and how to measure and capture it is the most... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:30:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Architectural-Shots-That-Sell.html?Itemid=0 By Alan BlakelyOver the years I’ve seen some definite trends in the types of shots that clients love. This month... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:22:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photo-Assistants-Are-You-Ready-For-Anything-and-Everything.html?Itemid=0 By Tim OlsenEarly last Saturday afternoon, I was sitting down to lunch with friends, at a local restaurant, when I... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:11:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Itch.html?Itemid=0 By Alexander FoxAs the owner of a small production company, I spend most of my time turning other people's ideas... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:04:35 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Quality-of-Light-What-is-the-Big-Deal.html?Itemid=0 By Steve DantzigI devoted a whole section of my new book Portrait Lighting for Digital Photographers: The Basics and Beyond... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:02:20 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Photo-Assistants-Grip-Kit.html?Itemid=0 By Tim OlsenDo you have your own grip-kit? If not, you probably should.When I first started assisting, it seemed unnatural... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:58:50 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Making-a-Splash-in-the-New-Year.html?Itemid=0 By Wes KroningerThanks for tuning in to read the first PPR articles of 2010. It is going to be an... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:05:50 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fellowship-in-Photography.html?Itemid=0 By Jerry AvenaimEarlier this year, I was giving a lecture and conducting a live cover photo shoot at Samy’s Camera... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:16:05 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Use-Your-Windows.html?Itemid=0 By Chris GreyMany of us use soft window light for portraiture, and the results are typically beautiful. When your... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:19:13 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Grand-Gesture-in-Portraiture.html?Itemid=0 By Don GiannattiGesture in portraiture is something I love to work with. Many times it is a subtle bit of... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:52:31 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-s-Your-Motivation.html?Itemid=0 By Alexander Fox You probably know that, in a film, understanding the reason a character is doing or saying something... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:44:35 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Anatomy-of-a-Commercial-Shoot.html?Itemid=0 By Alan BlakelyWorking with an advertising agency can be quite intimidating for newcomers to this business. This month I’ll... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:38:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Beckstead-s-Rules-to-Live-By.html?Itemid=0 By David BecksteadPaul wrote me recently on Facebook and reminded me of something I wrote in 2005 or earlier. I... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:26:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Dont-Let-Winter-Prevent-You-From-Shooting.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Some of the best images can be captured during the winter months, so don’t let the... Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:09:44 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Planning-Your-First-Architectural-Shoot-Part-2.html?Itemid=0 By Alan BlakelyAs you may recall, last month I introduced you to the first three of the five steps to... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:33:45 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Incredible-High-Key-Incredible-Snap.html?Itemid=0 By Chris GreyI’ve often talked and written about the value of overexposure as acreative tool. While it’s true that... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:27:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Kirk-Tuck-Commercial-Photography-Handbook.html?Itemid=0 Reviewed by Steve DantzigI am a photographer. I love light and manipulating it to create beautiful images. I’ve been fairly... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:57:29 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/5DFilmSchool.com-2-DVD-Set.html?Itemid=0 Reviewed by Cris MitchellThis month I'm reviewing Alex Fox's 2 DVD instructional set titled the 5dFilmSchoolLet me start by addressing... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:37:48 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/pprreviews.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:25:39 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lightroom-3-Beta.html?Itemid=0 By Sean McCormickI’m Sean McCormack, and I hail from the rather wet city of Galway in the west of Ireland.... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:54:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Posing-Your-Subject-for-Flattering-Results.html?Itemid=0 By Steve DantzigPosing your subject is a topic that I am often asked about. To be honest, there are probably... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:21:27 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-I.html?Itemid=0 By Tony HertzMultiple Choice questions are from the letter “I” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge,... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:33:26 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/In-camera-tilting-useful-or-overused.html?Itemid=0 By David BecksteadI have had the opportunity to critique thousands of images and compositions. One in-camera effect I see used... Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:06:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Bidding-Jobs-Requires-a-Big-Check-List.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk TuckI recently got a phone call from an ad agency asking me to bid on a job for... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:35:38 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Choosing-The-Right-Modifier.html?Itemid=0 By Joel GrimesWhat is the difference between using a rectangular soft box and an octagon bank? I get these... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:23:57 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Importance-of-Audio.html?Itemid=0 By Alexander FoxPhotography and video have a lot in common. Image composition, lightingaesthetics and the shot-based production process apply to... Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:10:11 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Planning-Your-FIrst-Architectural-Shoot-Part-1.html?Itemid=0 By Alan BlakelyWhen I first began shooting architectural subjects I learneda lot about the necessity for careful planning. Architectural... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:22:57 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Simple-Glamour-Sets.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I go through cycles in my lighting. I'll go through a phase where It seems like I use every... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:21:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Interesting-Stuff-To-Put-In-Front-Of-Your-Small-Flash.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Since the publication of my first book, Minimalist Lighting: Professional Technique for Location Photography, back in... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:11:09 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Creating-So-Much-With-So-Little.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger Last month I took a trip back to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, (where I used to own a portrait studio)... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:16:06 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Joy-of-Personal-Documentary-Projects.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero In mid September, my wife Nicki gave birth to our son Matthew (nicknamed Sparky by my daughter Kate at... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:47:09 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Name-TBA.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti I love to make photographs, and I snap a lot of images to get what I want to get.... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:24:36 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Creative-Use-for-Bookends.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I've noted many instances throughout my columns where a piece of material was placed between the light and the... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:38:22 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Sandwich-Theory.html?Itemid=0 By Chris and Katie Humphreys As many of us stay busy with numerous shoots each week, it's important to use techniques to... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:58:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-VIdeo-/-Still-Convergance.html?Itemid=0 By Alex Fox Now that virtually every major camera manufacturer is offering at least one pro-level SLR with HD video capability, the... Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Designing-Your-Marketing-Pieces.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck I keep telling you to do all of this marketing, but I haven’t really told you what to... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:28:07 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Increasing-Strobe-Power-with-Photoshop.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti Yeah... that's right. We can actually create an impression of more power with our speedlights by carefully thinking... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:50:37 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-H.html?Itemid=0 By Tony HertzMultiple Choice questions are from the letter “H” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge,... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:22:19 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Loose-Shooting-And-Dramatic-Imagery.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead This shot is one of my favorite images I have ever taken at a wedding. It taught me... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:04:35 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shoot-Tight-Crop-Funny.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey This month we’ll take a sidestep from my usual lighting instructions and, perhaps, show you a new way... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:28:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photography-Websites-Avoiding-Stupid-Mistakes.html?Itemid=0 By Allen Murabayashi When you’re a kid, you make some stupid decisions. I certainly did. I once put my finger... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:12:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Wardrobe-Can-Add-A-New-Lighting-Challenges.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Let’s face it: there are plenty of challenges to overcome whenlighting your set for a portrait or fashion... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:58:46 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Five-Rules-Of-A-Photo-Shoot.html?Itemid=0 By Wes KroningerDuring a conversation last week with a good friend about the interactions between photographers and the people they... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:45:42 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Getting-The-Best-Performance-From-Your-Lenses.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes How many of us, when we go to purchase a lens, choose onethat is known to perform poorly?... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:31:36 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Collecting-Payment-For-Your-Work.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. WrightMany photographers enterinto contracts with clients where the photographer agrees to perform photography services in exchange for... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:12:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Simply-Beautiful-Portrait-Lighting.html?Itemid=0 By Steve DantzigHere is a very simple, yet effective portrait lighting scheme that anyone can use whether you are on... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:59:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Cameras-Lenses-and-Other-Voodoo.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck This is a photograph of Eddie Wilson. He's the owner of a famous restaurant/music scene called Threadgill's. When I... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:47:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Deliberate-and-Precise-Photography-How-to-Excel.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti In a previous creative life I was a drummer. Still have a set in the office. And I still... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:10:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fashion-Posing.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead I have been shooting plenty of bridal-style model shoots in the last few years. I use this time to... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:35:44 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-on-Location.html?Itemid=0 By Wes KroningerSometimes it is nice to take the studio lighting outside of the studio.Because there are a myriad of... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:51:27 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Where-Still-Photography-and-Motion-Pictures-Meet.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero I had planned for another topic for this month’s article, but after attending the Sunday portion of The Collision... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:02:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Refining-Your-Sales-Strategies.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Katie Humphreys With the Fall season around the corner, many of us are beginning to enter booking... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:42:34 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Two-Softbox-Key.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey This month we’ll search for soft light by using two softboxes to do the work of both key and... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:39:41 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photographer-Websites-The-Basics.html?Itemid=0 By Allen Murabayasi What are the important elements of a photographer's website? What should each website contain, and what do your customers want?... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:24:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/High-Key.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I’ve written many times about high key lighting techniques and how to achieve them. The term “high key”... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:06:02 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-G.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Multiple Choice questions are from the letter “G” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:33:48 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Portfolio-Production.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger Two months ago I wrote about the beginning of my journey to have my custom printed portfolio created. It... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:28:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Let-the-Sun-Work-FOR-You-On-Location.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I was working with a couple of new and enthusiastic assistants on a couple of recent location shoots. You... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:16:21 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Does-It-Make-Sense-to-Have-Facebook-Fan-Page.html?Itemid=0 Ron Dawson Ever since Facebook created the ability for fan pages with 100 or more fans to have unique user names, I've... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:59:11 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Perfect-Storm.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero Great film, great processing + scanning cheap used film cameras make shooting film a worthy addition to... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:48:38 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Recharge-Refresh-and-Rev-Up-for-the-Recovery.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck You never seem to change horses in midstream even if a change would do you good. But I... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:26:27 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Working-With-People.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti As a portraitist, I work with people from all walks of life. With all sorts of expectations of the... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:15:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Classic-Dusk-Exterior-with-Digital-Tools.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely The classic dusk exterior view is one of the hallmarks of great architectural photography. However, today’s latest photographic software... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:07:40 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Three-Lens-Wedding.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero This past weekend's wedding of Natalie and George took place at her parent's lovely and historic home in the... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:20:22 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Adding-a-Fake-Sky.html?Itemid=0 By Jodi Friedman This month Jodi Friedman shows you how to make quick work out adding fake skys to those boring... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:00:35 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fiji.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I just returned from my first “real” vacation in six years. I took 9 days off and went to... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:52:13 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photography-Has-No-Gender.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Women photographers are fortunate. Unlike other titles, photographer has no gender. Women photographers don’t have to force stilted... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:36:34 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Gesture-and-Light-Portraiture-with-Flair.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti This past weekend I did a workshop in Chicago. We spent the first day working with light in the... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:21:22 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Working-with-the-Sun.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey If there’s one rule that gets drilled into photographers of every skill level, it’s the one that says the... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:01:46 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-Is-The-Future-Of-Photography.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes If you have been around the photographic industry for any length of time, you have to be wondering what... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:49:31 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Rules-of-Photography-and-Concepts-of-Composition.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead What are the ‘Rules of Photography’? What is composition and how do the ‘Rules’ apply? Before I attempt... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:39:06 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Architectural-Interiors-with-My-DIY-Grid-Spot.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Last month I described how to construct an inexpensive grid spot attachment for your speedlight. This month let’s... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:15:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-F.html?Itemid=0 Tony Hertz Multiple Choice questions are from the letter “F” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have fun... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:38:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Hit-The-Spot.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger I wanted to talk this week about a piece of equipment that has become a favorite in my arsenal... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:29:08 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Time-to-talk-a-bit-about-marketing.-Yikes.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Is it possible to be in the market for too long? I'm not talking about the stock market.... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:14:20 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/It-s-Not-About-Me.-It-s-About-You.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Katie Humphreys A few weeks ago on Twitter, Chris Brogan, a blogger on social media, had taken down... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:56:03 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Boring-of-Storing-Digital-Photos.html?Itemid=0 By Allen Murabayashi There are few things in life that bore me more than talking about data storage. All the other contributors... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:50:48 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Do-it-yourself-Grid-Spot-for-Speedlights.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Have you ever wished you could get an elegant grid spot effect without the investment in a studio strobe... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:24:16 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Crash-Taylor-Interviews-Michael-Grecco.html?Itemid=0 By Crash Taylor This month Crash Taylor interviews Michael Grecco. Michael is a photographer who has inspired me big time throughout my... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:51:46 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Use-Your-Preview-Screen-To-Judge-Exposure.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Wait...did I just say to use your preview screen on your camera to judge exposures? I know what you... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:09:45 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Maximizing-A-Minimalist-Approach.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti Last month I wrote about Subject Centric Lighting. We will expand a little this month and talk about maximizing... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:49:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Taking-Beauty-Photography-to-the-Next-Level.html?Itemid=0 By Melissa Rodwell and David Skyler We all want our photographs to stand out! We want that “WOW” factor when we... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:39:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Hi-I-m-Wes-Nice-to-Meet-You.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger If you remember a few months back I mentioned that I was preparing to move to Los Angeles.... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:30:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Hot-Lights...Fun-Lights.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck A few days ago Michael Johnston, the writer/owner of a website called www.theonlinephotographer.com (http://www.theonlinephotographer.com) , proposed a “new”... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:20:29 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Dragging-the-Shutter-Mixing-Strobe-and-Ambient.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey “Dragging the shutter” is an old-school term for keeping the shutter open long enough when using flash to register... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:12:58 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Back-to-the-basics-Who-Do-You-Serve.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Katie Humphreys With the busyness of wedding season upon us, it’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed - each... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:07:27 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Using-Layer-Masks-in-Photoshop.html?Itemid=0 By Jodi Friedman This month Jodi Friedman of MCP Actions shows you the ins and outs of Layer Masks in Photoshop... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:04:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photography-Websites-Myths-and-Truths-about-SEO.html?Itemid=0 By Allen Murabayashi Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is one of those terms that gets thrown around pretty liberally. Many website vendors claim... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:56:55 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Making-of-a-Portrait.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero This image was made with a Canon 5d and a 70-200 f2.8L IS lens on a hazy day recently.... Sat, 02 May 2009 01:38:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Digital-Diet.html?Itemid=0 By Jodi Friedman Our newest contributor Jodi Friedman of MCP Actions shows you how you can take a pounds off an... Sat, 02 May 2009 00:50:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Subject-Centric-Lighting.html?Itemid=0 By Don Giannatti Well, hello there. This is my first article for ProPhotoResource and I am just super happy to be among... Sat, 02 May 2009 00:37:09 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fixing-Color-Contamination.html?Itemid=0 By Tim Grey Despite our best efforts as photographers to get everything perfect in the camera, at times you’ll find an unwanted... Fri, 01 May 2009 23:54:51 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Crash-Taylor-Interviews-Joel-Grimes.html?Itemid=0 By Crash Taylor This month I welcome Photographer and ProPhotoResource.com contributor Joel Grimes. What can’t I say about Joel Grimes. His work... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:45:22 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-Just-Because.html?Itemid=0 By Stephen Dantzig The goal of being a professional photographer is to create consistently beautiful or striking images (depending upon your specialty)... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:34:55 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-Through-Cloth.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey It’s always fun to play with some concept we may have heard about or seen samples of. One... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:12:33 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Using-Software-for-Un-lightable-Spaces.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Large interior spaces pose unique problems for architectural photographers—especially when the existing lighting is less than optimal. These... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:51:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Make-2009-Your-Most-Creative-Year-Ever.html?Itemid=0 By Chris and Katie Humphreys For every wedding photographer there will always be one wedding that he or she will never forgot... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:42:21 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Make-A-Lot-More-Money-By-Getting-Back-To-Your-Roots.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Let's face it, I don't think any of us woke up one morning and said, “The thing I... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:33:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-E.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Multiple Choice questions are from the letter “E” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:46:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/I-Found-Copyright-Infringement...-Now-What.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright You’re sitting in your easy chair and surfing the web. You’re not paying much attention, until you see... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:39:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Reality-Check.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger After writing a number of these articles and presenting on beauty lighting I have begun to realize that there... Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:57:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photography-for-Real-Estate-Marketing.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely This month I’d like to take a closer look at one of the largest markets for architectural photography—namely residential... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:25:21 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Studio-Diffusion-with-Accessory-Flash.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I’ve frequently been asked if the effects of large studio strobes can be duplicated with small accessory flash units.... Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:57:54 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-D.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Multiple Choice questions are from the letter “D” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:55:08 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Is-it-a-photograph-or-an-illustration.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes What is the true definition of Photography and where do we draw the line in saying we have gone... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:45:30 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Still-Learning.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig here are many perks to being an educator in a field that you love. I am constantly flattered by... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:38:30 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Compositional-Power-of-Cinematography.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead Cinematography has been one of my strongest outlets for learning new compositional concepts. Cinematographers, since video was invented, have been... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:55:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Creating-a-Dreamy-Infrared-Effect.html?Itemid=0 By Tim Grey Infrared has long been a popular way to produce unique images. In fact, some photographers continue using film cameras... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:03:03 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-Medical-With-Small-Lights.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Here we are near the middle of March and everything I wrote about in October column seems very accurate.... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:52:29 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photo-Equipment-List.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright You arrive at your photo shoot excited about the images you are about to take – that is,... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:27:53 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Crash-Taylor-Interviews-Kirk-Tuck.html?Itemid=0 By Crash Taylor Kirk Tuck is 53-year-old photographer who's taken portraits of CEO's, presidents, actors and ordinary people for the last 21... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 19:05:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Photo-Walkabout.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero I just walked around our home, our neighborhood and tried to make what I considered to be interesting photographs... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:15:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Still-to-Motion-and-Back-to-Still.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Video is becoming a more acceptable and popular medium every day as the equipment falls in price and the... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 12:35:38 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/After-the-Capture-Flat-to-Impactful.html?Itemid=0 By Tim Grey There are many reasons we take photographs, but among the top reasons is that the subject we’re photographing stirs... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 00:05:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Tips-for-Using-Harsh-Light-Sources.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I was excited about working with Cathleen since meeting her s couple of weeks ago. She’s a pretty lady... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:44:11 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Marketing-Techniques-to-Super-Charge-Your-Business.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck I recently suffered through a painful presentation on social network marketing and another presentation on creating “effective” e-mail blasts to... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:34:38 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Web-Design-101-Part-2-Web-Hosting.html?Itemid=0 In part two of this series I’ll take you step by step through the process of finding and selecting the perfect... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:16:38 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-C.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Multiple Choice questions are from the letter “C” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:05:08 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Traveling-Easy.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Architectural photography and travel have always gone hand in hand. However, air travel has never been more problematic... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:59:57 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Power-of-Bridal-Model-Shoots.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead My first model shoot was after my first destination wedding in Italy. The wedding couple did not want to... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:47:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Who-Are-You-Trying-To-Impress.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson Over the past two years, we've seen a tremendous surge in the use of videos by pro photographers to... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:54:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Finding-Your-Way-In-The-Album-Design-Process.html?Itemid=0 By Chris and Katie Humphreys Album Design. About a year ago, if you had mentioned these two words, a look of... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:42:47 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Winning-Your-Clients-Loyalty-Before-the-Wedding-Day.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Katie Humphreys We all want to have clients that love us and will share glowing recommendations with their... Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:56:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/After-the-Capture-Sepia-and-Beyond.html?Itemid=0 By Tim Grey Sepia-toning of photographic images has long been a popular way to alter the appearance of an image. The effect... Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:06:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/5-books-Photography-Books-Worth-Reading.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero With every new year comes a feeling of hope. And I don't think you can ever have... Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:33:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Crash-Taylor-Interviews-Brett-Butterstein.html?Itemid=0 By Crash Taylor This month I welcome Brett Butterstein, who is an awesome wedding photographer based out of Colorado. His work definitely... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:40:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Abstract-Compositional-Elements-Shadow-Reflection.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead Often, at the very beginning of a wedding, photographers get pulled into isolating their clients, filling the frame with... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 19:42:33 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/So-How-Do-the-Pros-Do-It.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely This month I’ve decided to cover a subject that comes up frequently in my private email: What exactly... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:17:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Image-Usage-on-Social-Networks.html?Itemid=0 By Cris Mitchell Before you go and upload your prize photo to your favorite social media media site such as facebook... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:44:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-B.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Multiple Choice questions are from the letter “B” and separated into three learning levels. Challenge your Photoshop knowledge,... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 12:09:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Reflectors-on-Location.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig A few months ago I took a look at some of the ways I’ll use reflectors in the... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:59:06 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Meter-Mania.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Let’s start by admitting that not every project in the world needs the accuracy and precision of a separate... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:50:57 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Understanding-the-Bidding-Process.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes When it comes to the business side of photography, placing a bid can be somewhat of a challenge, especially... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:36:12 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Reality-TV-for-Pro-Photographers.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson What happens when you gather twenty-four of North America's top pro photographers, split them into two teams, then given... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 11:05:45 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Before-The-Fun-Begins.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger In light of my upcoming Master Class at WPPI in February I wanted to have this months article reflect... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:41:19 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Advantages-of-Trademark-Registration.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Trademarks (or servicemarks) allow people to identify the source of goods or serv-ices, not the products or services... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:29:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/DMCA-Takedown-Notices.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright A judge has ordered in the Lenz v. Universal Music case that copyright owners must consider whether an... Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:20:05 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Understanding-the-Ins-and-Outs-of-Your-Profitability.html?Itemid=0 By Chris and Katie Humphreys It’s not uncommon, especially around Christmas , to be walking through the shops and see every retailer... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:21:10 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Profile-Chris-and-Katie-Humphreys.html?Itemid=0 By Crash Taylor This month I welcome Chris and Katie Humphreys. There is not much I can’t say about Chris and Katie.... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:05:16 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Build-a-Winning-Architectural-Portfolio.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of breaking into architectural photography is assembling a portfolio. Without a... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:38:55 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Letter-A.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Join Tony on another installment of the Photoshop Super Quiz, this month Multiple Choice questions are from the... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:23:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Eternity-of-Maternity.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Last month I wrote about business opportunities that present themselves for those of us who can light and pose... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:15:37 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Another-Camera-Paradigm-Shift...-Mamiya-Gets-Sensible.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck If you’ve read my stuff here this year you probably know that I’ve had the opportunity to test a... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:37:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Using-Promotional-Video.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star A couple months ago, I had the pleasure of collaborating with a videographer to produce a promotional video.... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:02:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Real-Test.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench The concept that my images may be around in the distant future illustrating just how incredible this planet was,... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:32:08 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lions-and-Tigers-and-Bears-Oh-My.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig OK, I’m just having some fun with the title for this month’s article. I’m going to share some somewhat... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:09:54 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Marketing-Part-2-Do-It-and-Do-It-Often.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes In part one on marketing, we looked at the two things that keep most of us from marketing effectively.... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:56:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Post-Processing.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger I got a lot of interest last week regarding the images that I discussed in my article on shooting... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:47:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Web-Design-101-Part-1-Domain-Registration.html?Itemid=0 By Cris Mitchell This month I started a new blog series entitled Web Design 101 - Down to the Basics over... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:34:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Converting-to-BW-in-Photoshop.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Follow along with Suzette Allen this month as she shows you how to get better black and whites... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:40:04 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Making-Money-in-the-Boudoir.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Most of us are at least familiar with the concept of Boudoir Photography, in which a client, usually female,... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:23:35 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Value-of-Photography.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero A couple of weeks ago I was preparing a 20 x 30 inch portrait of a client's son for... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:42:25 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-Outdoors.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger I wanted to share with you a couple of shots from a series I did for a local AVEDA... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:55:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Subtleties-of-Light-Beyond-Exposure.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Exposure control is certainly the starting point when you want to create professional images, but it is equally certain... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:46 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Small-Camera-Small-Flash-=-Euphoria.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck The photo of Ben is significant to me because it was taken with a combination of camera and flash... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:59:34 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Visual-Chaos-the-art-of-complexity-in-your-compositions.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead The normal human visual field extends to approximately 60 degrees nasally (toward the nose, or inward) in each eye,... Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:02:45 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/lightin-part-1.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes I have often stated that from a technical perspective, I could easily teach someone everything I know about lighting... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:28:25 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Showcasing-Your-Personality.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine StarI feel awkward even trying to recount the story. I’ve been sittinghere for 15 minutes concocting the... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:22:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Refocusing-on-the-New-Year.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay The recession is just around the corner in our industry, so now is the time to plan ahead... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:44:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Registering-Your-Copyrights-with-the-ECO-System.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright It’s easier than ever for someone to steal your photographs in this digital age. While the copyrights for... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:27:31 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Power-of-Outsourcing-The-Balancing-Act.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson One of the hardest parts of running a small studio is creating balance between your work and your... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 15:42:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Part-IV-Color.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have fun and learn with this Photoshop Super Quiz. Questions are from one topic and... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:13:39 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/High-Key-Images-Made-Simple.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger So I want to talk to you this month about a very easy way to get a unique ultra... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:44:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Charity-Book-Project.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero This past summer my wife Nicki and I embarked on a project that was a revelation for us. We... Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:32:07 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Five-Essential-Architectural-Techniques.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely If you want to improve the look of your portfolio, attract new clients and assignments, or just impress your... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:54:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Glamour-Portrait-or-Fashion-Sometimes-It-Just-Depends-on-the-Perspective.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I never really know what I am going to do one a shoot until all the components are in... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 16:46:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/In-The-Glow.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Like a farmer, the landscape photographers day is scheduled around the sun. As we all know light is the... Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:22:05 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Enhancing-Your-Perceptive-Abilities-at-Wedding-Shoots.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead With all the activities of a wedding day, it is so easy to get caught up shooting situations you... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:40:19 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Kirks-Guide-to-Surviving-in-a-Recession.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Well friends, here we go again. The banks are in disarray and the government really doesn’t have a... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:08:06 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Rules-for-Professional-Portrait-Photographers.html?Itemid=0 By Stan P. Cox II Guest Contributor Originally when making my outline for the chapters I would include for this book, Ethics, Professionalism,... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:51:12 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Marketing-Part-1-Fear-of-Rejection.html?Itemid=0 By Joel Grimes Studies have shown that only five percent of creative services market effectively. How do you know when you... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:46:09 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Wall-of-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Since I wrote my PPR column on Photography as Catharsis I’ve received a number of emails asking me... Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:25:42 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/When-Murphy-Comes-Knocking.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Marshall and I arrived at a beautiful East Oahu beach called “BabyMaks” or “Little Makapuu” at 10:15 in the... Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:23:33 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Taking-a-Break-From-Structured-Work-on-Your-Reflexes.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Frankly, September has been a real grind. I volunteered to put together a program for the Austin/San Antonio... Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:56:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Bridge-Importing-Photos.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen This month Suzette shows you how to use the import function of Adobe Bridge to ingest your photos... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:43:40 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Networking-Who-Do-You-Know.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay Your photography business is based on your relationships with people. The more time you spend building relationships and... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:01:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/On-the-Edge-of-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Landscape photographers cant control the lights as studio photographers can, which can be both the good news and the... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:34:58 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Cinefoil.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I sometimes forget some of the many tricks I’ve played with over the years, and it’s only when I... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:25:26 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Staying-Fresh-to-the-FInish-Line.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star Sometimes it feels like a marathon. And I’m not talking about a 5K. I’m referring to a... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:35:33 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Art-of-Branding-the-final-piece-to-the-puzzle.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg Our branding makeover was central to the entire look and feel of my studio. It was the final... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:20:41 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Flare-Baby-Flare.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead Back in my film days flare was something to avoid, at least in wedding photography. It was so... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:04:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Part-III-Navigation.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have fun and learn with this Photoshop Super Quiz. Questions are from one topic... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:39:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Spice-Up-Your-Interior-Shots-With-A-Little-Contrast.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Contrast can either be your best friend or your worst enemy as an architectural photographer. Nothing screams amateur... Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:25:07 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Adobe-Bridge-Part-3-Stacks.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Dig even deeper this month into Adobe CS3 Bridge, Suzette shows you how to keep your images organzied... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:07:39 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Do-The-Hard-Work.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay This Month David Jay challenges you to do the hard work by asking you what makes you different... Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:53:07 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Rules-for-Professional-Portraiture.html?Itemid=0 By Stan Cox Guest Contributor First, let me just say that I believe that for every occupation, profession or career path there is... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:41:47 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/How-to-Survive-in-a-Small-Market.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger This month I wanted to step away from the lighting techniques and share an article I wrote for a... Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:33:12 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Mix-Master-August-Catch-All-Column-From-Kirk.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck We’ve got a lot of ground to cover so let’s get right down to it. The first thing... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:47:50 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Battling-Online-Copyright-Infringement.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Finding an unauthorized use of your photograph on the web is upsetting. But what can you do... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:51:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Getting-Up-Close-and-Personal-Through-the-Power-of-Video.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson This month we launched the video podcast version of our show, F-Stop Beyond. These are personal interviews... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:34:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz-Part-II.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have fun and learn with this Photoshop Super Quiz. Questions are from one topic and... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:28:19 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Reflecting-on-a-Perfect-Wedding-Weekend.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero Three weeks ago I had one of my most amazing experiences as a wedding photographer. I returned from the... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:19:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Center-Subject-Composition.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead One of the overall rules of composition is to move your subject off-center within the compositional frame. I will... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:25:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-Up-Close-and-Personal.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey The first thing many photographers will do, when setting the key light, is place it fairly close to the... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:32:41 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Architecture-as-Fine-Art.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Architectural photography has become a very desirable subject in the art and design markets in recent years. If... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:23:20 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Creating-As-Many-Backdrops-As-You-Want.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig One of the most overlooked yet critical components of building your set in the studio is the background. It... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:14:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Let-the-Music-Play.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson Whenever we're commissioned to produced a promo video for a photographer, one of the questions we often get is,... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:04:17 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-for-Texture-and-Detail.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger Can you pull up the detail in that? Can you put a little more light here? Sometimes these questions... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:46:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Adobe-Bridge-Part-2-Preferences.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen This month Suzette delves deeper into Adobe's Bridge and shows you how to customize the preferences to make... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:38:52 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Rediscovering-Reflectors.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig This summer has been the start of a new book project for me [seems tobe a trend here... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:37:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Bounce-Flash.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero There are many ways with which to use your dedicated TTL flash unit (I use the Canon 580 EXII)... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:17:34 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Butterfly-Effect.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay This month DJ shares ways to help you grow your business and succeed in these tough times by... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:14:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Minimalist-Lighting-goes-Swedish.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck It’s all the rage now. You just can’t take a photograph outdoors without using some sort of... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:14:45 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Simplicity-of-Window-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg Think about it, every light shaping tool there is, has been conceived to mimic some phenomenon of natural light.... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:18:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Travel-Trick-and-Trips.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey It’s travel season again, and I love to travel. Even though it’s become a much larger pain in... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:39:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Contracts-for-Your-Photography-Business.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Most hobbyists and all professional photographers need to use contracts to protect themselves and their business. A contract... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:11:36 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Super-Quiz.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Challenge your Photoshop knowledge, have fun and learn with this Photoshop Super Quiz. Each quiz has a specific subject... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:38:54 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/I-Will.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star So I have this obsession. And it comes in the form of athletic wear called, LuLuLemon (... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:26:46 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Path-Less-Traveled-A-Dusty-Desert-Model-Shoot.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead When I was invited to photograph a wedding model couple in front of five hundred DWF convention attendees, it... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:42:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-for-Style.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Like most architectural photographers, I’m frequently faced with making a boring room look attractive and interesting. The situation... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:20:41 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Bridge-Part-1.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Suzette Allen explores some of the hidden features in the first or a two part series on Photoshop... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:46:33 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-Make-You-Different.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay Join David Jay this month from Bend Oregon where he challenges you to get out... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:46:01 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Beauty-Images-In-Three-Lights-or-Less.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger Okay - I have gotten your messages loud and clear so I will get down to the nuts and... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:23:01 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Insurance-Story-With-A-Moral.html?Itemid=0 By Stan P. Cox Guest Contributor I operate my portrait studio entirely by myself more than 95% of the time. I take only... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:23:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Sun-Stars.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Years ago while looking through a loop at a 4x5 chrome, I discovered a star created by the sun... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:39:37 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Wrap-Around-Umbrellas.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I keep trying to find new ways to wrap light around my models. When it’s properly thought out... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:07:10 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Branding-Your-Business.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star I’ve recently had a conversation with a group of photographers and the crux of the dialogue focused on branding.... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:36:39 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Power-of-Outsourcing.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson In today's competitive market for your services, in order to stay sharp and productive, and really help your business... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:16:16 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Maiden-Voyage.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I truly feel that as an educator it is important to show and discuss ideas that did not work... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:07:29 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/ProSelect.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg Great so you’ve got your portrait business up and running? Congratulations!!! So now what? Are you going... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:11:01 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Great-Lens-and-Focal-Length-Rediscovered.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero A couple weeks ago I had a portrait assignment for a client and I felt it was going to... Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:04:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-State-of-our-Industry.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay As times get tight and Brides and Grooms begom to cutback, we need to pay close attention to... Mon, 19 May 2008 18:18:51 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Say-How-Did-He-Do-That.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely In response to many recent requests for how-to articles I’ve decided this month to discuss a rather simple technique... Mon, 19 May 2008 17:20:38 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Hanging-Out-WIth-Some-Old-Friends.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero Last month I was missing a couple of old friends . So I took my little Leica m6... Sun, 18 May 2008 22:18:45 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Grainy-High-Key-One-Light-Retro-Look.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey There are techniques that we used to be able to get on film that are difficult to achieve in... Sun, 18 May 2008 01:17:40 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Blip.TV-In-Depth.html?Itemid=0 blip.tv (http://www.blip.tv). This month, I'm going to give more detail on using blip.tv specifically. I'm seeing more and more photographers... Sun, 18 May 2008 00:53:56 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Sharpen-Your-Axe-Take-two.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I guess the topic of this month's piece is pretty important because I ran a search for 'sharpen' on... Sun, 18 May 2008 00:11:06 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Natural-Reflectors.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star Like most things in life, the good stuff ain’t handed to you. Often times, you have to... Sat, 17 May 2008 23:54:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Fuss-about-Fair-Use.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright These days, photographers are likely to find one or more of their images used without permission. One... Sat, 17 May 2008 23:28:34 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Sink-or-Swim-Just-Don-t-be-Afraid-to-Get-Into-the-Water.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger Over the next couple of months I am taking the ultimate leap of faith and heading out to California... Sat, 17 May 2008 23:16:31 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Motion-Art.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead That line of railing that lead you down to the street! Those steps that invited you down to the... Sat, 17 May 2008 22:54:32 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Embracing-The-Portable-Approach.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck More with less. That’s our goal. The less we’re encumbered by unnecessary stuff, the easier it is to arrive... Sat, 17 May 2008 21:44:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Communication-Breakdown.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay When our businesses get busy, we often get overwhelmed and communication with our customers is usually the first thing... Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:40:56 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Creative-Cropping.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz We usually follow certain steps to maximize our composition when using the Crop tool. We select the area to... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:49:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Steps-to-Successful-DIY-Printing.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Many labs have introduced low print pricing to get your work. You can now buy 8x10’s for... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:00:08 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-for-Story-A-New-Exciting-Career.html?Itemid=0 By Jim Garner With WPPI now behind us, I want to share the key to our success. We submitted 5 wedding... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:03:13 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Some-Things-Are-Better-In-Pairs.html?Itemid=0 Wes Kroninger Sometimes, for various reasons, our photos work together in a series. Just like putting music to photos in a presentation... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:15:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Publish-Your-Podcast-in-iTunes.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson More photographers are starting to realize the power of video podcasts to help market themselves or extend their brand.... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:26:22 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fisheye-Gets-You-Closer.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench The rule when using a fisheye lens is very simple, get real close! I enjoy taking pictures with my... Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:23:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/That-Looks-Good-Enough-to-Eat.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Much of my day to day work involves photographing people. I photograph executives. I photograph workers on... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:59:41 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/To-Black-White-Or-Not-To-Black-White.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead It used to be so simple: just charge a little more (because many photographers put a false sense of... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:49:14 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Ewwww.-I-get-the-icky-just-thinking-about-it.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star A few years, my twin sister and I wanted to surprise our mother with pictures as a Mother’s Day... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:09:58 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photography-as-Catharsis.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Photography is as much about technique as it is about opportunity. As photographers, we constantly explore the opportunities... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:22:40 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/How-Do-I-Get-There-From-Here.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely A common question in the email I receive is, “How do I actually become an architectural photographer?” To... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:04:23 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/It-s-Time-to-Be-Silly.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig The majority of forum posts and articles on ProPhotoResource.com tend to be [appropriately] on the serious side. It... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:35:27 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Turning-Pixels-into-Profit.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg You’ve made some beautiful portraits, now what? If you’re like me, composing the image, chit-chatting with your clients (so they... Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:50:20 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Outsourcing...What-Not-To.html?Itemid=0 By David Jay Usually contributor David Jay is the first one to tell you that outsourcing is the best thing you... Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:18:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Why-I-Love-This-Work.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero It is hard to believe that I have been documenting weddings for nearly six years and even though I... Tue, 11 Mar 2008 23:55:10 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Painting-With-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench When everyone else goes to sleep, it’s time for photographers to break out the flash lights. There is a... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:52:51 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/So...What-Are-You-Saying.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger I often get asked what kind of marketing and advertising I did to start my business. The... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:39:04 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/CS3-New-Features-Part-1-The-Palette-Menus.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen With the fabulous new features offered in CS3 and everyone asking for info (and a few hesitating... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:33:55 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Cut-Your-Background-In-Half.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Just as you should vary the look of your key and hair lights with softboxes, gridspots, or other modifiers,... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:44:16 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Intro-To-Deep-Composition.html?Itemid=0 By David Beckstead I receive many emails a week from photographers asking how I market my wedding photography business. At first I... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:38:37 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Ah-The-Weather-In-Paradise.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig It was supposed to be one of those spectacular Hawaiian days—beautiful sunshine to match the incredible scenery. The game... Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:36:04 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Making-of-A-Viral-Video-Campaign.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson The last two articles I wrote dealt with the power of video to market yourself and... Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:30:53 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Crop-Tool-Control-II.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Here’s a tip on how to remedy a jumpy Crop tool such as cropping a black border... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:43:40 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Really-personal.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star So often I visit a new blog and notice long time lapses in between each post. Now,... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:18:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fool-Proof-Lighting.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg I love photographing with big soft boxes. And I really love octabanks. These, shallow, octagonal... Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:29:10 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Extraordinary.html?Itemid=0 By Jim Garner In this article I wanted to share the most important creative piece that has changed my personal photography... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:46:18 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Breaking-Through-the-Blocks.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck I can tell when the fear kicks in. Go a week without the glimmer of a big project... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:21:28 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Getting-Paid-in-Three-Easy-Steps.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely I receive a fair amount of email from photographers asking for advice on how to collect on... Wed, 05 Mar 2008 22:50:24 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Crop-Tool-Control-Part-1.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Cropping an image seems like a straightforward procedure. Difficulties can arise though when we want a specific... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:39:49 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Exaggeration.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench For thousands of years artist have been using the method of exaggeration to modify reality in the hope... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:57 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Read-Your-Books-On-Lighting-And-Then-Throw-Them-Away.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger This is not an article where I am going to tell you how to set up your lights... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:21:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/My-Favorite-Lighting-Tool-of-All-Time.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck I’ve spent some quality time with my image archives lately and I’ve come to two conclusions: 1. I really like... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:14:59 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Image-Texture-Overlays.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Making magic with blending modes and image overlays opens up a whole new realm of creativity and options for our... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:10:15 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/That-Normal-Lens-is-Anything-But-...-Normal.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero I hate to admit it. It took me a long time to really appreciate the beauty of... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:07:11 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Here-Comes-the-Sun.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely When it comes to exterior views of architectural subjects, it’s all about timing. Unless you’ve got an... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:04:20 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Promo-VIdeos-and-Why-You-Should-Have-One.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson So, last weekend my wife and I were getting a private photo lesson from friend and fabulous photographer Gene Higa... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:00:19 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-Preferences.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star I’ve been thinking lately about my shooting preferences. You know, what floats my boat, tickles me pink, makes... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:58:39 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-For-Direction.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I have an ongoing project photographing images of health and fitness. A lot of it is... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:56:21 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-to-do-when-you-hit-a-Speed-Bump-and-youa€™re-on-the-fast-track.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg Being a business owner, you will always hit some speed bumps. Ya know, those little things that get in your... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:53:48 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photographing-Miss-Hawaii-USA-Preliminary-Title-Holders.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig The assignment was a tough one: I was to photograph beauty headshots of 7 current or past title holders in... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:51:07 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/How-to-Register-Your-Copyrights-For-Your-Photographs.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright It’s easier than ever for someone to steal your photographs in this digital age. While the copyrights... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:46:30 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Make-Somehing-from-Nothing-Part-2.html?Itemid=0 By Jim Garner I would like to start this article in the same manner as the last. What I am about to show... Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:43:55 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Additive-Nature-of-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the mathematics portion of our program! You are not alone if you find mixing lights... Mon, 26 Nov 2007 22:33:08 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Benefits-of-Gold.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:48:43 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/About.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:44:30 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/PDF-Presentations-for-Your-Clients.html?Itemid=0 Tony Hertz An easy, efficient and professional way to distribute your images is through Photoshop’s PDF Presentation command. This helpful... Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Tropical-Blues.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Middle of the day can be the worst light for landscape photographers, or not! Recently I was in Hawaii and... Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Diffuse-Glow.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Photographers like images to stand out and shine. To enhance and improve photos, Photoshop Actions and filters... Tue, 14 Aug 2007 17:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Portrait-Credit-Taking-the-Speculation-out-of-Wedding-Sales-Part-1.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf My goals and objectives when I photograph a wedding are simple………..have fun, create some magical images for my clients, and... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Workflow-in-the-Field.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Over the course of several months I plan on figuratively, filleting my workflow out on a table for all to... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Developing-A-Referral-Network.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf The most potentially powerful and fruitful form of marketing that can turn your business upside down and take you to... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photgraphing-White-Garments-and-Backdrops-Welcome-to-Digital-Photography.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Adapted from a selection in Lighting Techniques for Fashion and Glamour Photography for Digital and Film Photographers. Photographing white... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Some-Fun-Techniques-for-Creating-Funky-Fashion-Images.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Rather than present an article with one theme, I thought I would share some of my favorite techniques for creating... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Bring-Back-Your-Background-By-Taking-Your-Studio-Strobes-Outside.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig “Magic hour” is that beautiful time in the early morning and late afternoon where the light is perfect. The sun... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/5-Second-Image-Challenge-Part-1-of-2.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf Last month, we talked about how as human beings we make mental judgements about things in our world within 5... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Members-Contact-Info.html?Itemid=0 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Add-a-Luminous-Glow-To-Your-Images-With-Photoshop.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Digital photography is so critical on exposure that we don’t want to overexpose skin, yet we want... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Can-Exposure-Control-and-Depth-of-Light-Solve-the-Unsolvable.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey I was recently involved in a conversation between photographers who believed that digital cameras simply could not... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Grain-and-Noise.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Photoshop CS2 offers photographers fresh potential to polish favorite, albeit grainy images. The Reduce Noise filter will... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Tips-and-Tricks-Main-Page.html?Itemid=0 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Member-Center.html?Itemid=0 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Trust-The-Common-Denominator.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Lighting, metering, posing, composition, and all the techie stuff that goes into photography will NOT necessarily lead to successful shoot.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Making-a-Living-at-Doing-What-You-Love.html?Itemid=0 By Mark Robert Halper I have a client who I am very interested in working with, but he says he can’t sign my... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Efficient-Eye-Enhancement.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen A vital finishing touch to excellent portraiture is the fine art of eye enhancement. A bit of... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Know-and-Use-the-Tools-That-You-Have-Available.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig This article could be called “A Tale of Two Images!” Sometimes it is fairly easy to get the photograph that... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Rembrandt-Lighting.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Looking for a new twist to your portrait lighting? Here’s a lighting scenario that’s... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Copyright-Your-Online-Photos-All-At-Once.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Copyright establishes your ownership of photographs and the entitlement of payment for any use. When a photo... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Copyright-Registration-One-Attorney-s-Perspective.html?Itemid=0 By Bert Krages A typical scenario for a copyright attorney is to get a telephone call from a photographer who... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/On-Location-Printing.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Recently I was approached by one of my commercial clients to photograph a Shareholder Appreciation Picnic they were... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Classical-as-in-Contemporary-Portraiture-vs.-Ultra-Conservative-Stiff-Staid-Portraiture.html?Itemid=0 I fell in love with the Old Dutch Masters paintings way back when I was ldquo;knee-high to a grasshopper... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Changing-Clothing-Colors-to-Match-the-Group.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Well, family portrait season is upon us and as much as we consult with our clients about... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Mad-Cropper.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Do we always know the best composition for each situation? If so, why do we take so... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Look-at-the-Beauty-Dish.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I first heard of a “beauty dish” on this website. As fate would have it one of my buddies just... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Billing-Your-Customers.html?Itemid=0 By Mark Robert Halper I recently did a project that I thought would be a few hours of work, but with the many... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Massaging-The-Shot-Let-Your-Client-Do-The-Work.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Here’s a column that’s short on words but long on images, and the lesson is really simple;... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Adding-Models-to-Architectural-Photographs.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely For many architectural photographers the mere mention of adding models to a shot is cause for... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Legal-Actions.html?Itemid=0 By Bert Krages Registering works with the U.S. Copyright Office provides significant advantages when seeking redress against infringers. Registration of... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Wonderful-World-of-Bounce.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero Learning how to use bounce flash effectively was a bit tougher in the “old days” of still photography, using the... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-to-Look-For-When-Buying-a-Printer.html?Itemid=0 By John Pannozzo Purchasing a new photographic inkjet printer these days can be downright confusing. For example, every printer seems to... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Importance-of-Terms-and-Conditions.html?Itemid=0 By Bert Krages Terms and conditions are an important part of the photography business because they determine key issues such... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shoot-Fashion-With-a-Beauty-Dish.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Last month I mentioned that one of my friend’s and studio-mates had picked up a beauty dish. I... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Gentle-Art-of-Fee-Negotiations.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely One of the most critical issues to real success in this business is the ability to negotiate... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Real-vs.-Perceived-Value-...-What-s-the-Diff.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf So how do you create value for yourself? One of the key ways to create a higher... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/High-Key-Composites-So-Easy-with-the-Magic-Blending-mode.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Multiple image composites are fun and clients love them, but sometimes they can take a long... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Death-by-Wide-Angle.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Yes we have all done it! Taken an image and then realized later it is of nothing. A wide-angle lens... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Problem-with-Open-Shade-and-How-to-Fix-it.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Photographing people in the great outdoors—what a pleasure!! Beautiful locations, fresh air and sunshine team up for a... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Using-Lighting-to-Create-Mood.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Quite often I receive an architectural assignment where the client asks for shots that are romantic, airy,... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Short-Focus-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey This accomplishes much of the same thing as other Short Focus text in the book, an approach... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fine-Tuning-with-Selective-Color.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz The Selective Color command allows predefined colors to shift when a target color based on a color... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Braces-Removal.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen This month Suzette shares a video tutorial on removing braces from her 12 Video CD collection... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Benefits-of-Simple-Model-Releases.html?Itemid=0 By Bert Krages Model releases are probably the commonly misunderstood documents in photography. The legal purpose of a model... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Working-with-Fall-Off.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey The last excerpt from my book Master Lighting Guide for Portrait Photographers (http://www.christophergrey.com/content/books/lighting.htm) , proved to be... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Location-Portrait-and-Lighting-Considerations.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Andy and Robert asked for an article on what makes a good location portrait session. A good location session begins... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Removing-Eyeglass-Glare.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Do you have problems removing tough reflections in eyeglasses? Suzette is here this month with her advanced... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fixing-A-Sunburn.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette AllenYeh we know it's not summer, but Suzette is here to share with you how to easily remove... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Digital-Workflow-Following-a-Shoot.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Never when I was attending school, dipping and dunking black and white 4x5 negatives in and out of chemicals did... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Architectural-Shooters-Rules-of-Thumb.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely I think we can all agree that architectural shooting is one of the most difficult of all... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Color-Correction-with-Curves-Adjustment-Layers.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig There have been several posts on the ProPhotoResource Forums recently that involved the need for post-production work with digital capture.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Studio-Telephoto.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey As professional photographers, we should always be looking for ways to set our images apart from those... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Resize-Multiple-Images-To-Same-Proportions.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Sizing and preparing multiple images for a custom web site or PDF presentation can be a lot... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-5-Second-Image-Challenge-Part-2-of-2.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf Did you realize that as human beings and consumers we make mental judgements about things in our world within 5... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-is-a-One-Light-Wonder.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero The first time I heard the term “One Light Wonder” was from a newspaper colleague who was using in a... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Change-.-.-.-and-it-s-Friends-Fear-and-Self-Doubt.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig I am taking a different route for this month’s article. I’ll get back to the lighting issues next month, but... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Nick-s-Top-Ten-List-of-Winter-Activities.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury If you are stuck in a cold, snowy environment like I am (Ohio to be specific), you may be looking... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Your-Time-is-Money.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf If a customer complains about your prices, it could mean that you haven't shown enough value for... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Text-Tricks-for-Everyday-Use.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Here are a few timesaving tricks for working with text that you will use EVERY time you... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Workflow-Part-3.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench An RGB digital file is combinations of red, green, and blue pixels in various densities. Every imag,e digital... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photoshop-Contrast-and-Softness.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Here’s a quick and nifty way to add contrast and softness, at the same time, to any... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Those-Stubborn-Clogs.html?Itemid=0 By John Pannozzo Sometimes understanding a little bit about how something works helps us deal with the device a little better. I think... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Proof-of-Infringement.html?Itemid=0 By Bert Krages At some point in your photography career, you will likely discover an unauthorized use of your photography.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photo-Talk-Radio-with-Howard-Lipin-and-Michael-A.-Garcia.html?Itemid=0 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Review-PMA-and-th-Canon-1D-Mark-III.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Although I’d never attended PMA before, I had to go this year to see Canon’s new 1D... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fashion-Light-Simple-and-Effective.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey In the realm of fashion photography, in particular of fashion advertising, one style of lighting seems to dominate the rest.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Look-at-Combining-Hard-and-Soft-Lights.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig There have been several questions posted about combining a hard light source with a soft light source. The technique, cleverly... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Architectural-Photographer-s-Toolkit.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely I had an interesting experience last year as I wheeled my camera case, tripod and grip kit... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Channel-Editing-and-Aging-Techniques.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz The Channel Mixer command is great for creating custom grayscale images. Instead of choosing Image > Mode... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/2007-WPPI-RoundUp.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero Las Vegas, NV - March 2007 - WPPI Tradeshow Back from a whirlwind tour of Vegas for the WPPI... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Time-Management.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Let’s face it; there are only so many hours in a day and lots of demands for those hours. I... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Value-Proposition.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf What we value actually has little to do with its price, and often even less to do with the physical... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Sports-Success.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Here it is spring and many of us are off to photograph Spring Sports and little leagues. In Ohio we... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Extract-Tool.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette AllenIf your like most you've had less than perfect luck using photoshops extract tool to isolate a subject... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Hard-Soft-Lighting-Part-Two.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig My “hard-soft” lighting article created some discussions last month. Some people wondered why I would introduce a small light when... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/To-Pose-or-not-to-Pose...-That-Is-The-Question.html?Itemid=0 By Bambi Cantrell Upon my return from the WPPI convention I got to thinking about the state of wedding photography.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Workflow-Part-4.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Over the course of the past ten years we have created a collection of about 800 gigs worth of data,... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Shooting-Tethered-in-Adobe-LightRoom.html?Itemid=0 By Cris Mitchell In this first of several ongoing Video Tutorials Cris Mitchell shows us how to Capture images directly into... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Making-Custom-Brushes-for-Embellishments.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Embellished images are all the rage and it is amazingly easy to make them from decorative wall hangings or other... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Light-Modefiers.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey From Chris Grey's best selling ShootSmarter DVD, Chris Grey covers a variety of Light Modefiers and their... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-5-Biggest-Marketing-Mistakes-Photogaphers-Make.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf As my mother used to tell me when I was knee high to a grasshopper…. “If you never make... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lightroom-Hidden-Easter-Eggs.html?Itemid=0 By Cris Mitchell This month Cris Mitchell exposes some hidden easter eggs in Lightroom that will make life editing your images... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Handling-Your-Background-on-a-Location-Portrait-Session.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig There were a couple of questions this month regarding outdoor lighting and selecting backdrops. Balancing the foreground with the background... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Quick-and-Beautiful.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench Digital cameras always make middle of the day images too bright. I believe these images need more color and depth,... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Are-You-an-Owner-or-Just-a-Renter.html?Itemid=0 By Bambi Cantrell When I say the words owner or renter the first thing that probably comes... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Exposure-Exposure-Exposure.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Exposure. It has to be the single trickiest thing to master in the digital transition. I talk to photographers every... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Portable-Flash-Tricks.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey You all know that I’m a Canon guy and, as such, much of what I write is... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Fireplaces-Candles-and-TV-Screens.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely Over the past few years there are several technical questions that I seem to answer on a... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Whiten-and-Brighten...-Photoshop-Style.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz Sometimes a portrait of a subject will look just right after optimizing for tones and color. A... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Double-Diffusion.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Successful portrait lighting is all about the play of light upon the face, and the drama it... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Protecting-and-Prosecuting-Your-Images.html?Itemid=0 You're sitting in your easy chair and surfing the web. You're... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Softboxes.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig Wow. This is quite a month! First off I’d like to congratulate Cris and everyone involved with ProPhotoResource on our... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Refine-Edges-Photoshop-CS-3.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen The new Refine Edge in CS3 just made dropouts a whole lot easier! If you need to see... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Business-Entities-Types-of-Businesses.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Some photographers are satisfied with their photography as a hobby. Others choose to operate it... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Gold-Member-Benefits.html?Itemid=0 Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lightroom-QuickTips-Creative-Uses-for-Identity-Plates.html?Itemid=0 By Cris Mitchell Identity plates can be used for more than just impressing your clients by making your software look custom... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photo-Gremlins.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Not a day goes by at the lab that I don’t have to make a call to a studio to... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Stepping-Outside-the-Norm.html?Itemid=0 By David JayThis month David Jay talks about breaking your typical old routine and trying something different. Who knows you... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/A-Different-Look-at-Metering-Strobes-Outdoors.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig There have been several questions regarding the use of strobes outdoors lately. One of the more recent questions focused on... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Underexposure-as-a-Creative-Tool.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Those of you who’ve been with me for a while know that I’m always looking for ways... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Power-Triad-Selling-Marketing-and-Pricing.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf It is unwise to pay too much, but it is worse to pay too little. When you pay too... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Be-True-to-Your-Brand-The-Power-of-Specialization.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely A number of years ago I found myself continually losing jobs to another architectural photographer in my... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Cloud-Brushes-Dull-Skies-No-More.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Adding clouds to a sky is amazingly simple! Download Suzette’s cool Cloud Brush and see how easy it is to... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/In-a-New-York-Minute.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig For once I am a little early in writing my monthly column for ProPhotoResource.com. It isn’t due for... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Copyright-Infringement.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright Copyright infringement is much too common these days. To reap the big statutory rewards (of... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Cheap-Tricks.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey As much as I’m a high-tech guy, I’m low-tech, too. I believe in having the right equipment... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/This-Is-My-Story.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star Much like a caterpillar shedding its barbed skin for silky rainbow wings, my career has morphed into... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-NEW-Frizzy-Hair-Fix.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen Well for those of you who already read my SmArticle on ShootSmarter.com on fixing bad hair days, the... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Why-People-Buy.html?Itemid=0 By Mitchel Graf Think back to the most recent big ticket item you purchased for your family, whether it was a car, or... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/September...-A-Time-For-Reflection.html?Itemid=0 By Bambi Cantrell Here it is September already. Where does the time go? September is always the month... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/30-Seconds-to-Success.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely When was the last time someone asked you what you do for a living? Or if you're... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Magic-Lantern.-Beyond-the-Softbox.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Dear readers, this is my first contribution to ProPhotoResource.com and I’m thrilled to share a chunk of cyberspace with such... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Transition.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench In college, I recall watching the film majors in the large studios, opposite ours, work on large elaborate sets with... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/David-Jay.html?Itemid=0 By David JayOften times your website is the first contact your potential client will have with you. How are you... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Thoroughly-Effective-Marketing.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star I think I’ve heard of almost every type of wedding photography marketing—everything from the $10,000 wedding magazine... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Scrims-and-Strobes-on-Location.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig There continues to be a lot of interest in the use of strobes outdoors from ProPhotoResource community. However, there has... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Light-Is-Light.html?Itemid=0 By Bambi Cantrell A number of years ago I was wandering through the isles of my local Barns and Nobles... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Notes-from-a-Seniors-Shoot.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Earlier this month I flew from Minneapolis to Atlanta to shoot a graduation portrait. While that statement... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Take-Time-for-You.-You-are-all-you-got.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Here we are in October and if you are like I am, you could be approaching burn out. I... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-Lite...-Knowing-when-no-light-is-just-enough.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck Small, portable flashes are great. Every photographer should have two or three stuffed into his or her equipment case, along... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Video-Blogging-101-Video-Formats.html?Itemid=0 By Ron DawsonWe kick off the Video Blogging 101 series this month with part 1 of 2 on choosing the... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Converting-Type-to-Shapes-with-Photoshop.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen What? Type to shape? Most people are not really sure of what that means—and what would they... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Good-Manners-The-Forgotten-Business-Advantage.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely I'm departing a bit from the business of architectural photography this month to address a topic that's... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/DJTV-Breaking-Out-of-Your-Mold.html?Itemid=0 By David JayThis month David Sheds some insight into breaking out of your mold and trying new stuff to keep... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photographic-Style.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star When I was in tenth grade, I received a C+ on an English Honors mid-term paper for... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Video-Blogging-101-Video-Formats-Part-2.html?Itemid=0 Ron DawsonJoin us for the second part of the 2 part series on choosing the right video format to present... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/2-Image-HDR.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Muench HDR or high dynamic range images have become popular with new simple ways of creating them. Even though... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Motion.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Just as I’m fascinated by the ability of studio strobes to freeze action, I’m equally entranced by... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Reflections-On-The-End-of-the-Wedding-Season.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero The holidays are quickly approaching, portrait orders are being processed, and I've been pushing to complete some albums in time... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Community-Networking.html?Itemid=0 By Bambi Cantrell I did a very interesting photo session last week I must share. I believe it is... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Everything-Old-is-New-Again.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck I’ve been talking to a bunch of my friends in the creative world and it seems like we’re on the... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Meta-What.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury I was driving home a few weeks ago when I received a call. The number was a... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Watermark-Action-for-Web-Uploads-and-Emails.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen This time of year, I often send an email proof of a Christmas card design to a... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/DJTV-ReCreating-First-Times.html?Itemid=0 By David JayThis month David Jay brings us another thought provoking episode of DJTV here at ProPhotoResource.com. As we move... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Lighting-Ratios.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig OK, so what was the point of last month's math lesson? The additive nature of light helps us determine our... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Show-Who-You-Are.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star I sat nervously at the edge of my couch and bit my nails, something I hadn’t done... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Photographing-Theatre.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey If there’s one thing you can count on for the Holidays it’s that there will be an... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/What-to-do-with-a-nasty-gray-overcast-sky.html?Itemid=0 By Kirk Tuck On a cold, gray day fifteen years ago I pulled my wheezing Volvo station wagon up to the warehouse complex... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Doing-Windows-An-Architectural-Approach.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely One of the most technically troubling shots for an architectural shooter is an interior view with windows.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Licensing-Your-Copyright.html?Itemid=0 By Carolyn E. Wright When you own the copyright of a photograph, you have complete and exclusive control of how... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Discover-Photoshop-s-Hidden-Image-Processor.html?Itemid=0 By Tony Hertz A surprise gem is hidden in Photoshop and while few people know about it many will find... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Dispatches-Notes-from-the-North-Shore.html?Itemid=0 By Paul Gero This past week I was on the North Shore of Oahu to give a couple presentations for Canon while the... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Finding-Your-Vision.html?Itemid=0 By Wes Kroninger First off I want to thank everyone that emailed me and welcomed me into this community. Being... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Mitche-s-Power-Selling-Tips.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Graf Here is a series of quick-hitting ideas that have the potential to revolutionize your business like never before! Grab a... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/The-Portrait-Diaries-.-.-.-Planting-the-Seeds.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg Armed with the knowledge of running a successful boutique wedding photography studio for the last seven years,... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Creating-Batch-Actions.html?Itemid=0 By Suzette Allen This month's Photoshop Video Tip from Suzette Allen is from her best selling VCD Collection entitled Vitalskills... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Thankful-Time-of-Year.html?Itemid=0 By David JayThis month David Jay wraps up the year and shares what he's thankful for. DJ also introduces his... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Primer-for-Video-Interviews.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson One of my goals with my monthly contribution to Pro Photo Resource is to help photographers maximize... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Going-Viral.html?Itemid=0 By Ron Dawson Do you know Jason Laipply? No? Chances are, you do? Receding hairline. Orange Crush t-shirt.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/10-Steps-to-Business-Success-in-2008.html?Itemid=0 By Alan Blakely 1. Create an image of quality Everything from your business letterhead to your camera gear says something... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Back-to-Basics-Simple-Beauty.html?Itemid=0 By Steve Dantzig OK. I think I have developed enough trust in my friends at www.prophotoresource.com (http://prophotoresource.com//) to come clean... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/New-Years-Resolutions.html?Itemid=0 By Jasmine Star A few weeks ago—as the New Year approached—I began thinking about goals for 2008. I’ll spare... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Adding-Specific-and-Dramatic-Highlights.html?Itemid=0 By Chris Grey Here’s a simple Photoshop trick that will allow you to add extra drama to otherwise ordinary images... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Getting-Linked-In-a.k.a-Tapping-into-Discretionary-Income.html?Itemid=0 By Marc Weisberg Where do you spend your discretionary income? Where do your clients spend their discretionary income? Better yet, imagine who you’d... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Happy-New-Technology.html?Itemid=0 By Nick Coury Christmas was incredible with all of our adult children home for the holidays. I have a daughter that lives... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/How-to-Turn-Objection-Into-Money-in-the-Bank.html?Itemid=0 By Mitche Grraf Of all the things that photographers fear the most, I venture to say that the almighty “objection” is at the... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Make-Something-from-Nothing.html?Itemid=0 By Jim Garner This is an exciting topic for me to be sharing with all of you, my new friends here at PPR.... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100 http://prophotoresource.com/index.php/Focus-Focus-Focus.html?Itemid=0 By David JayWe are at the beginning of a new season and what better time than now to get re-engergized,... Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0100