Portraits in a Parking Lot?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:15:47 +0000

Check out this cool video from Mark Wallace! He shows us how to set up a studio in a parking lot.

Save on the Natural Light Project today!

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:07:37 +0000

My popular Natural Light Project is on sale today and tomorrow! Save 25% off of the regular price and get it for just $14.97.

What will you learn?

How to use the manual controls on your camera to get proper exposure
(you won’t believe how simple this is once you understand the secret!)

How to tell “good” light from “bad” (I’ll clue you in on the best times of day to shoot, and what to do if you have to shoot in less than desirable conditions!)

How to to break away from that “snap shot” look (the 3 things you MUST do for a professional looking portrait)

How to avoid unflattering shadows on your subject’s face (easily solved with the little trick I’ll tell you about!)

How to combat the “flat lighting” that open shade can present (and get those skin tones that really glow!)

How to get those bright, beautiful eyes to really sparkle!
How to correctly use a light meter (and the difference between using your
on-camera meter vs. a hand held light meter)
How to choose the best lens for natural light portraits (and not spend a fortune)
How to properly use reflectors and diffusers…even without an assistant (no, you won’t have to grow a third arm!)
What to do if you don’t have a light meter (an easy-to-remember forumula that will set you on the right path)

Get the full description of the Natural Light Project here, but be sure to purchase from the link below so that you get the special sale price! The PDF file will be emailed to your PayPal email address after you purchase (usually within 24 hours). Thanks!

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Funny Video About Photoshop

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:02:43 +0000

You’ll get a laugh out of this… check it out below.

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Philanthropic Photography

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 17:15:48 +0000

From the article:

Photographer Bill Piacesi has created Focus for the Good, a Binghampton-based nonprofit that uses photography to raise awareness and money to help the poor.

Whereas many people are accustomed to ignoring the homeless, photographer Bill Piacesi devotes himself to taking a closer look.

Black-and-white portraits capturing the weary, forgotten faces of Memphis’ most disenfranchised individuals adorn his workspace inside The Commons, a multi-tenant nonprofit center at 258 N. Merton St. in the city’s Binghampton neighborhood.

Piacesi’s photographs – which are reminiscent of Dorothea Lange’s influential Depression-era portraits – aim to create a deep emotional connection between the subject and viewer, and raise awareness around issues of social justice.

Click here for the full article

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Newborn Photography Safety

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:04:00 +0000

There has been a lot of discussion about this lately. When we have the honor of photographing a precious newborn, safety should always come first. Let’s remember how fragile babies are.

If you are a newborn photographer or want to become one, PLEASE read this post!

Read it here

Thanks!

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Make A Lens Flare Sci-Fi Inspired Image Poster!

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:21:28 +0000

This is really cool…Mark from Adorama TV shows us how to make a sci-fi inspired poster. Enjoy, and be sure to join us over on the member’s side of Shuttermom University for more photography business tips. See you there!

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Little Graduate Portrait System On Sale This Weekend!

admin — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:45:01 +0000

I decided to have my “black Friday” sale a week early! January is approaching, and that is a great time to get on the calendar with local schools and preschools to schedule a Kindergarten or Pre-School graduation portrait event. These portraits are so cute that no parent can resist ordering them. I’ll tell you everything you need to know about how to contact schools, get on their calendar, and create and sell portrait packages.

Everything you need to know is in my Little Graduate Portrait System. This regularly sells for $67, but is only $37 during my early black Friday sale! Save a full $30.

You can read about everything that is included here, BUT BE SURE TO COME BACK TO THIS PAGE TO ORDER so that you get the special sale price and save $30!

Click the button below to get the sale price! You will receive an email at your PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS within 24 hours with instructions on how to acces the site. Thanks!

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Free Blog Collage Template For Members!

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:28:53 +0000

Hello!

I just created this blog collage Photoshop template and it is free to download and use on the member’s side of Shuttermom University! Members, log into the main dashboard where you will see the link to download the file. Enjoy!

Not a member yet? Just $29 gets you a full 6 months or $49 for a full year. Come join in the fun by clicking the “join” button at www.ShuttermomUniversity.com. See you there!

Here’s a preview of how it will look with images:

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How To Be A Pet Photographer: Starting and Marketing Your Pet Photography Business

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:01:50 +0000

Just a quick post to announce that I just published my third book for Amazon’s Kindle entitled How To Be A Pet Photographer: Starting and Marketing Your Pet Photography Business. If you want to get started with a pet photography business, or you need some new ideas to market your current pet photography business, then this will help you.

The good news is that current Shuttermom University members get access to my new book for free! Simply log into the main dashboard, click on the book, and you’ll be reading it immediately.

Thanks, everyone!

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Prime vs. Zoom

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:36:28 +0000

Confused about lenses? Not sure what you need? Here’s a video to help explain it all!

Enjoy, and be sure to come over to the member’s side of Shuttermom University for more photography business tips and coaching. Don’t miss the brand new How To Be A Pet Photographer: Starting and Marketing Your Pet Photography Business (my new book for Kindle…but S.U. members get it free on the member’s side!)

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