Seamless Paper and Alternative Backdrops

Seamless Paper and Alternative Backdrops

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “It is more important to click with people than to click the shutter.”—Alfred Eisenstaedt I think that shooting portraits against a solid color backdrop, like seamless paper, is the ultimate test of a photographer’s ability to...
The Best Avocation/Job in the World

The Best Avocation/Job in the World

Thoughts for today by Joe Farace “No great artist ever sees things as they really are. If he did, he would cease to be an artist.”—Oscar Wilde I think photography is the best job/avocation/profession in the world. And that’s because of two main...
Whatever Happened to Fluorescent Portrait Lighting?

Whatever Happened to Fluorescent Portrait Lighting?

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Continuous light sources are a great way for aspiring photographers to learn the ins-and-outs of portrait lighting. The problem with traditional, continuous photoflood-style “hot lights” is that they are, well, hot and not that comfortable...
Wrapping Up Women’s History Month

Wrapping Up Women’s History Month

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Women’s History Month is celebrated every March to coincide with International Women’s Day that occurs on March 8 and highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. In the United States, United...
Used Gear: Giving You More Bang for Your Buck

Used Gear: Giving You More Bang for Your Buck

Today’s Post by Joe Farace You…Get ‘Em From The Peanut Man—Lil Johnson / Williams If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know that I am a big fan of buying and using used and refurb camera gear. That’s because my philosophy has always been that “I’m going...