TweetThis video is a Must See! It’s only 9 minutes and 20 secs long…but filled with golden nuggets of GREAT TIPS! This video will show you how one of our NPB Pro students creates AMAZING portraits with a super simple set up. Try to say that 3 times fast Honestly…you’ll be surprised how simple it is and you’ll be able to start creating these Amazing Portraits Too! Click Play to watch the short video After...

TweetUsually marketing and lighting questions are the top subject from our NPB subscribers and students. So…our first NewPortraitBiz podcast for 2011 is going to talk about these and answer two questions that were sent in via email. Question #1 - I can’t get people to pay higher prices for more services. Why? Short Answer: This is where I use the ipad example of how a strong “Desire”  is a huge driver for your...

TweetHere’s the transcripts from the video Joe and I did called Digital Photography Split Lighting Using Flash And Fast Shutter SCOTT: Hey, folks!  Scott Voelker here.  I’m here with my good buddy, Joe Marshall.  Joe, how’s it going? JOE: Okay.  We’re ready to talk about some excellent work by some of our students in our Ez Flash Workshop. SCOTT: Oh, yeah.  This is a good one here.  And I’ve seen it; you’ve seen...

TweetThis lesson shows you how one of our Ez Flash Photography Students (Derek) created some AWESOME portrait using Split Lighting with some basic equipment. He creates a very dramatic mood that takes advantage of shadows and the power of a fast shutter. You won’t believe how easy this is. Joe walks you through how he did it and How You can TOO! Watch the video below to see how it’s done. Leave us a comment below and let us...

TweetWell…Joe and I just finished up our first EzFlashPhotography lighting workshop and it was AWESOME! We had over 100 students that went through and tested our new class and gave it a BIG Thumbs Up But…that’s not what this post is about. We wanted to share one of the questions that came in from the class, and hopefully help you create better portraits. The lesson was created from a portrait that one of our students...

TweetIn this podcast we talk about Continuous Lighting and  Flash Strobes and what we would recommend using. The one BIG mistake people make is mixing continuous and flash lighting. This can create a White Balance Nightmare and your results will show it. Listen to the podcast and leave us your feedback below. Help us spread the...

TweetIf you’ve ever wondered what sRGB or RGB color space is and what one you should use, you need to listen to this short Podcast. We also talk about different printing options that Photographers have available and all the pros and cons when using them. We as Photographers need to understand that our final printing of our work is REALLY IMPORTANT! If your shots are great, but your printing is bad…you will look BAD! The printing...

TweetTaking family portraits presents a wonderful opportunity to capture the intimate relationships between all the family members. What we will focus on here is mostly the immediate family that usually consists of between two and six people. Here are a few Digital Photography Tips For Great Family Portraits to remember when working with families: Tip #1 Make them Comfortable It is difficult to get great expressions on faces when people...

TweetYou can have the best camera and the best lighting, but if you don’t practice your composition and learn how to frame your shots, you pictures will be just average. It all starts with a vision and learning how to put a picture together in the cameras viewfinder. The camera is a tool that allows you to transfer your vision on the photo paper. In this article you will find 6 composition and framing tips to help you improve your...

TweetYou love animals and you love photography and people are always commenting on how wonderful your photos are. Could you possibly Start A Pet Photography Business, just because you have a passion? Of course, you can! Most successful photographers have started their own businesses with very little experience and learned almost everything through trial and error. All you need is a little bit of talent, a desire to learn some of the...

TweetI received this email from Debbie and I wanted to share it with everyone. I think it’s very important to realize that most people have some kind of fears and struggles in life, but the ones that constantly Take Action…will succeed. I’m not sharing this to brag, just to allow you to see that you’re not alone and everyone experiences some kind of challenges through their journey. I want you to read this and be...

Tweet In this video, I walk you through a simple workflow process for using Digital Backgrounds And Props in Adobe Photoshop. There a many methods and techniques to create cut outs in Photoshop, but this is one of the easier methods. Adding Digital Backgrounds and Props to your photography business will allow you to offer your clients more choices and not have it cost you a small fortune. Your portrait studio won’t have to store all...