by Damien | Dec 31, 2009 | Flash, Studio
Here is my technique for creating striking studio portraits using a grey background and the Lovegrove Studio Collection of gels. Grid collections like the one above make fantastic large acrylic products or canvas prints for the home. They are easy to shoot, command...
by Damien | Dec 31, 2009 | Flash, Studio
Here is the full colour chart showing picture samples taken with each of the 38 gels in the Lovegrove Studio Collection at various levels of illumination. The gels are listed in numerical order. The 38 gels each measure 12″x 12″ (305mm x 305mm). For the...
by Damien | Dec 22, 2009 | Flash, Location
In this 2.5 hour production I shoot 23 set ups using single or multiple Speedlights. The simplest set up uses just one Speedlight on camera and the most complicated used 3 Speedlights off camera, a Lastolite Ezybox and a reflector. I’ve tried to show every...
by Damien | Dec 19, 2009 | Business
Here is my 10 point plan for creating a successful portrait business. Get the retail business basics right and reap the rewards in 2010. 1. Identify your genres. Clearly define your genres and treat them separately in all planning, designing and forecasting. It is...
by Damien | Dec 12, 2009 | News
With details of new workshops ~ Focus on imaging ~ SWPP talks ~ Blog updates ~ And a call for ideas. Blog Martin has installed an email subscription system that will let you track the comments threads automatically. You can now see when I or someone else has replied...
