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PHOTOGRAPHING SHINY OBJECTS
This is a nice little tutorial showing angle of incidence / angle of reflection and how to use that law of physics in designing your light. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8HNBcu3Hig
COLOR GRADING IN LIGHTROOM
Another easy to follow tutorial on color grading only this time using Lightroom. This is a great way to work a color pallet into your style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWKQkjLo_lo
COLOR GRADING USING PHOTOSHOP LUTS
Another fun way to work with the color in your images. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqHYdcXKD4c
Still Life Tips (CL Class)
Here are some ideas for creating light modifiers and what they do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hwu6g7L6vE&t=1129s
Color Grading: A Simple Method
Sometimes the color we get is not the color we want. Color can help 'sell' the concept. It can lead us emotionally. And it can make the most mundane seem more mysterious. Here is how you can color grade in Photoshop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhLXYGXaPe0
Photographing Eggs
A breakdown of some egg shots we did in class a while ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBi5DGFxuww
ARC OF BEAUTY
One of the most powerful tools we have is the direction of the light. This video walks you through the 'Arc of Beauty" and some of it's applications. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ3cU6w3w6s&t=7s
LIGHTING AND COMPOSITIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR TABLE TOP
To make up for missing yesterday, we have a long one today. This is an excellent primer for anyone who has not shot on a table top before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AeNvLM3nfc
TED FORBES DISCUSSING THE ROLE OF COLOR
As usual, Ted is insightful and full of wisdom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6y9PUB69VM
INEXPENSIVE SOLUTIONS FOR TABLE TOP LIGHTING
These are student examples. I hope they give you some insight and good ideas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwqb_jze88E&t=2s
Interview: Alex Strohl and Chase Jarvis
A very good discussion on personal style and how to create something that is personally expressive. Follow Alex: https://www.youtube.com/user/alexstrohl https://www.instagram.com/alexstrohl/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVXl1aKqvQE
ROSH SILLARS WALKS YOU THOUGH AN SEO TUTORIAL
SEO Tutorial - A Compilation Of My SEO Insights Rosh Sillars knows his stuff. A longtime photographer in the Detroit area, Rosh is a compendium of knowledge and techniques for marketing and staying competitive in the tough times. This is a mix of several of his SEO...