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That time I joined the HMUA world

Yep, you heard me right — I went to a convention strictly dedicated to hair and makeup artists (HMUA), and I am not even close to either...

Pelican MPB35 provides space for mom essentials, camera gear and then some

I was recently sent the Pelican MPB35 mobile protect backpack and guys it’s a keeper! First, let me say this, it is not a photography...

Getting to know my first meter: The Illuminati IM100A wireless light and color meter

I was attending a workshop with Matthew Jordan Smith years ago when I saw first-hand how a photographer used a light meter. At that time...

Gear Review: Oben CT-3451 Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with BE-113T Ball Head

I recently got my hands on the Oben CT-3451 Tripod and I couldn’t be more grateful. At the first of this year, I made a big change from...

Beauty Photography Basics

If your goal is to shoot beauty portraits, you must understand that not only does the model want to feel flawless, but the hair and...

How to D.I.Y. a Snoot & Grid

What is a snoot? A snoot is just a funny name for a piece of equipment, generally a tube or similar objects such as a conical,...

Is Opportunity Knocking? Are You Ready?

Have you ever been in a room and looked around and felt like you didn’t belong? Just felt like you were a fish out of the water and your...

Using Speedlights for Glamorous Clamshell Lighting

Have you ever walked down the makeup aisle at a store and just stared at the images? Trying to understand what lighting setup they used...

What Is Tethered Shooting & Why Do I Love It So Much?

Last December, while in the middle of a shoot and half way thru the models, I tripped on my tether cord and shattered my Nikon body and...