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I think that shooting portraits against a solid color backdrop, like seamless paper, is the ultimate test of a photographer’s ability to make something from nothing. You’re shooting without a net—naked, even if your subject is wearing clothes. All that stands between you and a good portrait is your imagination.

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 aspects that, to me...

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...

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 Kingdom...

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 to...

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”— Mary Shelley Celebrating National Women’s History Month during March encourages us to honor the women who came before and fought for equality among all races and genders....