How many reflectors do you need?
I been in love with reflectors since long before they made fold ups. Remember working on a movie in Paris the first time a saw one pop open, so did my eyes! We used to buy silver cooking foil, step … Continued
Should you say NO to shoots sometimes?
I think one of the best qualities a photographer can have is to know your own limits at the moment, when it comes to take upon yourself jobs. It’s NO limit how far you can go, but is it sometimes … Continued
Another “How was this done?” (Pre-Photoshop)
I have enjoyed posting some mages lately from the 80’s. Todays image is from the early 90’s shot, also on chrome film with NO retouch, straight scan. This photograph was taken about 45 minutes after sunset. In Norway the sun … Continued
Merry Christmas 2009! (Light sure makes a difference.)
Merry Christmas to all you readers of my blog from so many parts of the world. Thanks for your interest in my work and thoughts. Hope something in my blog posts during the years can help you in your photography. … Continued
So HOW was this one done??? (Before Photoshop!)
Today I will do something NEW! I will post an image and NOT tell how it was done until Monday! One of the best exercises a photographer can do is to look at images and try to figure out how the image … Continued
Turning good light on ugly wall into nice background!
OK, this blog post is not perfect, like a students shade hitting the model 🙂 but there is something to learn. First thing I look for is GOOD LIGHT! Then a background. The sun is setting down nicely hitting an ugly … Continued
Expanding window light with inexpensive daylight bulbs!
In last week’s Photographing People Part 3 class we had a lot of fun playing with a bunch of different light sources. When we come to part 3 it’s time to put into practice what the students have learned in … Continued
Nobody Does it Bestor
I promised a few weeks ago to post some images from my super fun shoot with Kurt Bestor. The shoot was done at the Covey Center for the Arts. When Kurt came in, I introduced myself and Kurt said, “I … Continued