episode 29, computer tethered digital photo capture
“How do I shoot tethered to my computer with a digital SLR?” That is possibly the most oft-asked question here at prophotolife.com. In most every instructional video I’m watching a computer monitor to view the images as they’re shot so…
ever get a lucky shot?
I do believe in luck…but I also believe that we largely make our own luck. You might get a great shot because you were lucky, standing in the right place at the right time to capture a moment. But some…
video: episode 24, location digital photography gear
I’m gearing up for next week, when we’ll be shooting some new location portraiture videos for prophotolife (so stay tuned). In advance I wanted to cover some of the equipment we’ll be using, hence this video showing our DIY location…
video: episode 23 , tripod talk – from mini to mighty
Subscribers view video here Since starting prophotolife.com I’ve been paying extra attention to questions visitors ask when in the studio. There are a surprising number of inquiries about the big (at least) 100 pound camera stands we use. The stands…
video: episode 22, photographing a ’57 Chevy in the studio
Ever have a chance to photograph a car in a studio? At Daylight Photo we’re not completely set up for car photography but we had a chance to do this fun shoot, thanks to the Ohio Valley Camera Club, who…
video: episode 21, small product photography tips
What do all successful photographers have in common? They’re problem solvers. When faced with a challenge they conjure up solutions, using experience and creative thought as a guide. Whether it’s a photojournalist seeking access to a story, a portrait photographer…
video: episode 18, tabletop photography all done with mirrors
This is probably my favorite video yet, a dramatic tabletop shot created using just one light and a handful of mirrors and silver cards. I remember the first time I used mirrors, that was years ago and they are still…
quick video 3: studio setup for a large white background
Today “the look” in advertising and editorial work is often a clean white background. At Daylight Photo we’ve set up a semi-permanent large white sweep for just these jobs. White seamless paper was too temporary a solution and a permanent…
video: episode 17, a review of studio product photography tricks and tips
This video shows the process of thinking like a studio photographer working with environmental product photography. We’ve covered many techniques in previous videos (all are in the video library) but haven’t really had a “review” video where the techniques get…
coming up in Monday’s video: product photography, putting the pieces together
I look at many of the videos here on prophotolife as building blocks. What do you do with building blocks? Well, once you’ve collected enough of them it’s time to build something. That’s what this video is all about, connecting…
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