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You Can Improve Your Portrait Lighting by Just Doing It
One question I’m often asked is where did I learn studio lighting? If you haven’t figured it out yet by the title of this blog post, I’ll repeat it— I strongly believe that the best way to learn studio lighting is by doing it.
Joe’s Movie Club: The Best Movies of 2011
There appears to be a consensus among many lovers of cinema that there are not many great films being released these days.
Film Friday: Joe’s Film Box for August
Kodak’s GC/UltraMax 400 is a high-speed daylight-balanced 35mm color negative film that I have been wanting to try again.
How to Please Book and Magazine Publishers
As I head into my twilight years. I have decided to share some of the stories and images that caused such a kerfuffle with these various editors, publishers and art directors who fought me tooth and nail over specific photographs.
In the Field: Laowa 17mm f/1.8
With a price tag of $149, as I write this, the Laowa 17mm f/1.8 for the Micro Four-thirds format looks like a good deal. Like the Laowa 7.5mm f/2 lens I previously tested, the build quality of this lens belie it’s modest price, especially when compared to other specialized lenses.
No Matter What Shape Your Image’s Is In
I strongly believe that the camera you use and the way that you use it determines the format or shape of the final image.





