Tricky Tuesday: Creating a Low Key Headshot

Tricky Tuesday: Creating a Low Key Headshot

It’s “Tricky Tuesday” which is 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 glamour model Laura May Bachmayer. Today’s Post by Joe Farace “To...
Exploring Infrared Portraiture Possibilities

Exploring Infrared Portraiture Possibilities

I’m taking a break from the typical infrared landscape images and occasional car photographs I post on #monochromemonday to feature a portrait. This is something I may continue in the future, if only on an occasional basis. If you like these kinds of posts,...
Correcting Exposure for Window Light Portraits

Correcting Exposure for Window Light Portraits

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.” –Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Airman’s Odyssey When I was teaching a basic photography course at Howard Community College...
Joe’s Book Club: Shopping At the Bookstore

Joe’s Book Club: Shopping At the Bookstore

Today’s Post by Joe Farace “I love walking into a bookstore. It’s like all my friends are sitting on shelves, waving their pages at me.”–  Tahereh Mafi Mary and I recently went shopping at our favorite Barns & Noble store in Lone Tree, Colorado....
Are You Taking Pictures or Making Photographs?

Are You Taking Pictures or Making Photographs?

Thoughts for today by Joe Farace “Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”— Henri Cartier Bresson There are all kinds of photographers in the world and I’m not just talking about portrait shooters, landscape photographers or astrophotographers. In addition to...