Check out Shoot Review 002 where I describe the settings I use for a sunset photo shoot and the light challenges that occur as the sun goes down. These tips are simple for anyone to follow you just need to practice up on the skill of off camera strobe (flash) photography. Feel free to ask photography related questions on our YouTube channel of this video.
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Among the many questions I get as a photographer is “how did you shoot that?” After novice photographers realize that it may not be the camera but their skill they immediately start asking skill based questions. Since I have received this question at least 6 times this month I decided to start a YouTube video session called “Shoot Review.” Shoot Review will be a video where I describe a recent shoot and how I achieved those results. A few things before we start.
Being a better photographer is just practice and getting the results you want. People hire me for my style of photography so I focus on improving my skill and process. I rarely worry about the results beyond the shoot because by then it is too late.
If you want some tips from a photographer that is constantly working to improve then follow our YouTube channel and Facebook page under “Modern Photography Group.” Shoot Review 001 “My Camera Gear” is out now.
Tell me what you think and we have many more to come on a weekly basis.
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Learn how to take great images with your DSLR camera at Saint Petersburg College through the Lifelong Learning Program http://www.spcollege.edu/lifelong/ There are always a good number of people in the classes so come and join a great group of novice photographers. Your skills will be developed every week and you will leave the five week program knowing how to take a great image with your camera. If you have always wanted to learn more about basic photography this is for you. It is time to take a photo class that is casual but challenging. Sign up today.
-Pierce
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Time to take that class! Do you live in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or surrounding Tampa Bay areas? Learn how to take great images with your DSLR camera at Saint Petersburg College through the Lifelong Learning Program http://www.spcollege.edu/lifelong/ There are always a good number of people in the classes so come and join a great group of novice photographers. Your skills will be developed every week and you will leave the five week program knowing how to take a great image with your camera. If you have always wanted to learn more about basic photography this is for you. It is time to take a photo class that is casual but challenging. Sign up today.
-Pierce
This segment is about posing guides. It is really simple to do and I think you need to have these with you when you go and shoot to create a more organized shoot. You can still get creative by using the posing guides as it helps you have a starting point at your location. I basically Googled posing guides and found some free downloads that were simple drawings. I then took those drawings and put them into a chart in a word file. The images are about 1.2 inches tall and it creates 18 boxes to fit the images in. After that I printed them out at home and took them to Office Depot to be laminated. The lamination was the 10mill. Don’t go thinner than that. The cost for two laminations and two double sided photo copies was $5.33. Now they are protected, and you can punch a hole in them for a ring or a clip. Make sure you put your name and contact number at the bottom of the page.
I decided to use posing guide images with no color so my subject could focus on the pose and not the person in the image.
In 2014 I will use posing guides on every shoot with the intent of having a more dynamic range of images, reduce laziness, deliver a better product, improve my portfolio and make more money. Enjoy!
VIDEO LINK: http://youtu.be/s6ZG9hAkiU4
Pierce Brunson is a photographer and entrepreneur that works in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas. The main goal is to capture great images that clients will enjoy well into the future. Areas of concentration are maternity, newborn, families, high school seniors, and social and corporate events. As a strobist photographer Pierce works to capture the best images and deliver as quick turnaround so clients can enjoy their images longer.
Pierce Brunson Photography Photo Tips
Here are the three actions I have used and suggest for greatly improving your photography.
1. Decide where you want to be and what level of photographer you want to be.
2. Get a Digital Field Guide for your camera brand and model.
3. Take a class at your local community college.
Pierce Brunson is a photographer and entrepreneur that works in the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas. The main goal is to capture great images that clients will enjoy well into the future. Areas of concentration are maternity, newborn, families, high school seniors, and social and corporate events. As a strobist photographer Pierce works to capture the best images and deliver as quick turnaround so clients can enjoy their images longer.
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Over the last few months I have had many people ask me how did you become such a good photographer. Being thankful for the compliment I started to wonder how did I get to the point where I capture what I want about 85% of the time I click. Good is so subjective but there are things that all photos have that attract the majority of viewers. Most know it is practice but they want a fast track of knowledge and eliminate the fluff so they can impress others.
With a limited amount of funding you can greatly improve your photography skills. So here is my list of deeds.
1. Facebook’em: Follow active photographers on your favorite social networking site. I personally follow 25+. They should be from all walks of photography that you want to learn. When they post a sample of their work look and like. Then try to create a similar image using your style. It make time to grow your style but keep viewing photogs.
1A: Google+ yourself and join a community. You can follow me Pierce Brunson and join my community: Creative Couples Photography https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/108953678629444739968/communities/109069531620365003982
2. Youtube’em: Same as #1 but photogs show you technique for free. Use the search.
3. Take a class: Live instruction great. Go into the class (probably at your local community college) with a strong basic knowledge of photography. Taking a class and doing the assignments will help improve the questions you have and confirm some things you already know. It doesn’t have to be a semester long. I currently teach one that is five classes over five weeks. Sign up and improve your basic skills. Find me here Spring 2014: http://www.spcollege.edu/lifelong/
4: Buy the “Field Guide” book for your camera. You will learn things, crazy cool things.
5. Favorite educational sites or join email lists: I have many favorites on my email list but I also get notifications in my email. If you don’t know about DPS you ain’t trying to improve. They are just giving away knowledge. I read one article a week. Here is their link http://digital-photography-school.com/.
6. Shoot a lot: C’mon it is digital files not film. No need to not shoot as much as possible.
7. Shoot slow: Take your time to improve. Don’t go clicking like you are shooting off an AK-47. Focus on what you want to shoot.
8. Plan a shoot: Go out to shoot with a purpose. Walking around is a great way to capture images but your photo shoots should have a plan of image capture. Start working on your knowledge of simple poses, finding your favorite spot, and learning yearly lighting conditions in your area.
There are many more but these are the few that helped me improve
my photography skill. Thanks.
Pierce Brunson
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