WHY SPECIALIZE IN PORTRAITURE?
I'll never take the most impressive photo of a famous landscape or building. I know some of the most impressive shots of venues are...
Unexpected Guest Arrives: “Oh, Hey Mom!” or “Can You Lend a Hand For This Shot?”
In the last week, I’ve had two male models show up for their photoshoot with a female where I was not notified in advance. Both times, I...
3 STEPS TO A GREAT STUDIO SHOT!
Compare the two images of the same model taken a minute apart. Why does the one on the right seem so much stronger? It's a combination of...
THE VOYEURISTIC PERSPECTIVE IN A PORTRAIT
As I expand my shooting to include more on location work, I am exploring shooting from a voyeuristic perspective. In this portrait, the...
EDITING TOWARD A MORE GLAMOROUS IMAGE
After a shoot but before I share any images with the model, I take some time to edit the RAW files. At a minimum, I will review contrast,...
MY MOTIVATIONS & IMPRESSIONS OF WORKING WITH NAKED/HOT GUYS
Many people probably wonder why the focus on male nudes and the overall interest in photographing hot guys -- ok, maybe this is sort of...
6 KEYS TO CREATING GREAT MALE PORTRAITS
As I look back on over 50 studio shoots in the past year, I’d like to share with you 6 keys that need to come together to create my best...
ADVANTAGES OF A MALE PORTRAIT STUDIO
Both studio and on location have advantages and disadvantages. Here’s the top reasons I love shooting in a studio and specifically one...
Photo Shoot as a Confidence & Ego Booster?
I have photographed many guys who are not professional models. Most of the people I photograph have never done a shoot in a studio...
Art vs. Pornography
As I shoot some erotic poses among my work, I am sometimes asked if the more erotic images are art or pornography? I think in general,...
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