How I Approach a Glamour Session, Part 2

How I Approach a Glamour Session, Part 2

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Update: When last we left our intrepid photographer, he had zeroed in the lighting in his home studio and was getting ready to photograph the model, in this case the wonderful Bella Fire, who is also nice, pretty and has red hair....
Updated: Here for the Long Haul

Updated: Here for the Long Haul

Special Post by Joe Farace To start, I wanted to let everyone know that Mary and I are both safe, healthy and are doing fine. We have been complying with the governor’s initial stay-at-home order and current safer-at-home protocols as some aspects of our life...
Good Day and Welcome to National Photo Month

Good Day and Welcome to National Photo Month

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “Photography is a kind of virtual reality, and it helps if you can create the illusion of being in an interesting world.”– Steven Pinker Today we’re celebrating National Photography Month here and on my car photography blog, National...
Exploring The Wood Effect in Infrared Photography

Exploring The Wood Effect in Infrared Photography

Today’s Post by Joe Farace Here in Colorado, spring is seemingly around the corner but we had snow last week. (March and April are the snowiest months in the state.) As I write this, only a few of the deciduous trees here on Daisy Hill, like the Ash are starting...
Soft Light for Your Speedlight

Soft Light for Your Speedlight

Today’s Post by Joe Farace A soft light source is a better choice for portraits than a hard one because it’s more flattering to the subject and, as a side benefit, will require less retouching in the digital darkroom. Because it’s convenient and electronically...