GEAR RECOMMENDATIONS
STANDS AND C-STANDSHEAVY DUTY GREAT PRICE GREAT ALL AROUND BUDGET STANDS (GOOD) FOR SMALL LIGHTS / REFLECTORS BUDGET CONSCIOUS 10' C-STAND BUDGET C-STAND MINUS BOOM ARM WHEELS FOR C-STANDS STUDIO LIGHTING AC (PLUG IN WALL)GOOD LIGHT GREAT PRICE TASTY KIT...
HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT FOR PRACTICE (AND FUN)
HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT IMAGES DUE ON JANUARY 5, 2021. That means they must be uploaded by January 6 to allow me time to get them moved to the gallery for our reviews which start January 6. Assignment: Pick one from below. Candy Canes.Shooting something everyone knows, and...
CREATING COMPOSITES IN PHOTOSHOP
TWO VERY GOOD TUTORIALS FOR CREATING COMPOSITES https://youtu.be/XJxPZdlJVRU https://youtu.be/Say0Hkj3wd8
ASSIGNMENT THIRTY ONE: POWER TOOLS FOR INDUSTRY OR TRADES
POWER TOOLS(FROM THE 8 WEEK PRODUCT WORKSHOP) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-2wyCHthkI&feature=emb_logo ASSIGNMENT THREE: POWER TOOL OR TOOL OF SOME KIND I know it may be difficult for some of you to get your hands on a new, or nearly new piece of power...
ASSIGNMENT TWENTY SEVEN: THE INCREDIBLE EDIBLE SANDWICH
The Most Incredible Sandwich… EVER! The client, a small regional restaurant/catering chain, has introduced a new sandwich line to complement their other prepared foods. But these sandwiches are different… more of a work of art these guys are. Your assignment is to do...
MENTORSHIP CLASS FOR ALUMNI: LIFETIME ACCESS
You are alumni of one of the most exclusive training groups in the world. I keep it small and personal, and I get to know every student as well as I can. As many of you know, I also do one-on-one mentoring. And I love that. Last year I decided to try a group...
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DECEMBER 2 CLASS: A STRATEGY AND AN IMPLEMENTATION
We are going to explore how to create a strategy, and then back that strategy up with an implementation plan that makes sense. No long term 'goals' or pie-in-the-sky dreams and wishes, this will be quick, decisive, and provide a roadmap for each of you to build growth...
IDEAS IDEAS IDEAS… IS THERE A SYSTEM FOR FINDING GOOD ONES?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTiBsUqCyDc
11-18 Meeting Reviews
https://youtu.be/RjO9JF-T_Sw https://youtu.be/7pSyMO91O6k
USING THE CALIBRATION TOOL IN LIGHTROOM AS A CREATIVE ELEMENT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnFQfyFSqRw SECOND GOOD VIDEO ON CALIBRATION TOOLS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg7SblduXsI
THE BIG MEAL: INGREDIENTS FOR A SUMPTUOUS FEAST
We take a breather for the week of November 23 - 29. In the USA we celebrate Thanksgiving and a lot of people are traveling or having guests, and the holiday falls on a Thursday, so it wipes out the week. But we will still give you all this special assignment. It is...
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: USA
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, peace, and gratitude. Whether you celebrate the date or not, best wishes to you and yours.
2020: 52: ASSIGNMENT FIFTY TWO: CATALOG PART TWO
Last week we looked at your test shots and made some decisions about moving forward with your creative approach. We need three shots for this catalog page, and they are either the same item or three similar items… all cost the same amount, so they are related in that...
SHOOTING FOOD WITH JUDY DOHERTY
Judy came and visited our mentorship group earlier in the year. Here is the replay of that meeting. Enjoy. Judy Doherty Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lHwGNEtyN0&feature=emb_logo
SPRING 2020: 25: ASSIGNMENT TWENTY FIVE: FREE SHOOT
It is time for our second "Free Shoot". You have three options: Redo a photograph you feel you could have done better. Do an assignment you may have missed. Do a brand new shot to impress the heck out of us. We do these 'free' shoots once per quarter. Of course,...
SUPER GOOD PHOTOSHOP TIPS… WATCH
SUPER GOOD PHOTOSHOP TIPS While the title is a bit link-bait, the Photoshop techniques - especially masking background and working with color - are very good and well explained. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeS25WrpMkA&t=377s
2020: 51 ASSIGNMENT FIFTY ONE: CATALOG SHOOT PART ONE
2020: 51 ASSIGNMENT FIFTY-ONE: CATALOG SHOT PART ONE Shooting for a catalog is one of the more common shoots for a commercial photographer. Whether for a product line, fashion accessories or fashion itself, the catalog is a very popular way for marketers to show...
ASSIGNMENT: AN EDITORIAL PORTRAIT
ASSIGNMENT: EDITORIAL PORTRAIT THE BRIEF: This is an editorial portrait. It is specifically for a regional magazine and it is all yours creatively. This is far more of a challenge than it may seem at the first moment of excitement when the Art Director tells you that...
THREE VIDEOS ON COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Some good info here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtReWLhuGzE __________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ9JePAgA30 __________ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcrnaqJO1Go ________