What’s My Approach to Portrait Proofing and TFP?

What’s My Approach to Portrait Proofing and TFP?

Today’s Post by Joe Farace My responsibility isn’t to paint a flattering portrait; my responsibility is to paint a real portrait, a true portrait. — Jhumpa Lahiri During workshops and seminars, attendees often ask about how I deliver images or proofs...
Today is Collector Car Appreciation Day

Today is Collector Car Appreciation Day

Today’s Post by Joe Farace On July 10th Collector Car Appreciation Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness regarding the importance of automotive restoration as well as the hobby of collecting cars. Many people believe, including me, that restoring and...
Simultaneous Monochrome & Color Portraiture

Simultaneous Monochrome & Color Portraiture

It’s  #anythingcanhappenday and today’s post features the amazing Pam Simpson. This image was originally shot for a Shutterbug lighting review for their print edition and like a previous Thursday’s post, this image was not published. Today’s Post by Joe...
Wheels Wednesday: Using Canon Picture Styles

Wheels Wednesday: Using Canon Picture Styles

Each year n November, the annual SEMA Show is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in conjunction with the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week and is one of the largest single events on the Las Vegas calendar. This show is not open to the public; Registration as...
Getting Started with LED Lighting for Portraiture

Getting Started with LED Lighting for Portraiture

It’s “Tricky Tuesday” on the blog, a way for me to share some of the tricks, tips and techniques I’ve used over the years when shooting portraits in the studio. Today’s post features aspiring model Laura May Bachmayer, who I had seven shoots with and every one...