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Posted 11/21/2023
Make your photographs jump off the page (or screen) with the lessons Melanie Dunea has learned over the years. Her insight goes beyond manuals and gear—the experience and labor behind her photos convey the passion she has for her images.
0:00 - Introduction
2:33 - Overview of Dunea’s Work
5:41 - The Bone
10:29 - The Crooner
13:34 - Wonder Woman
15:48 - The Balloon
20:19 - Ian McKellen
23:38 – Passion
Are you a fan of Dunea’s work? Tell us what grabs you the most about her images, in the Comments section, below.
Posted 11/16/2023
Video director and visual effects artist Cache Bunny shares the three most important ingredients for a successful creative career: curiosity, community, and self-awareness.
0:00 - About Cache Bunny
0:41 - Curiosity
13:57 - Community
23:51 - Self-Awareness
32:37 - Q&A
What do you think makes a successful creative career? Ponder with us in the Comments section, below.
Posted 11/02/2023
Join Westcott Top Pro Ian Spanier for an in-depth look at preparing for a photo shoot, from start to finish. Spanier shares his tips, from how to scout locations to his photo-editing workflow.
0:00 - Introduction
4:52 - Presentation Overview
7:28 - Tips from the Start
11:03 - Location and Setup
27:14 - Post-Photoshoot Plan
33:22 - Editing the Photo
1:01:15 - Final Tips/Thoughts
Did you find these tips helpful? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 10/30/2023
Photographer Jared "FroKnowsPhoto" Polin gets personal and shares the story behind one of his early photography projects.
0:00 - In This Video
3:06 - A Personal Photo Story
33:27 - Q&A
Do you have any interesting stories about your own photography to share? Regale us in the Comments section, below.
Posted 10/26/2023
Join us as we sit down with Mark de Paola and Phil Penman to peel back their creative processes and examine what makes them unique in the manner in which they capture images.
0:00 - Introduction
2:40 - The Commonalities that de Paola and Penman Share
9:46 - Keeping the Vision & Working with Others
17:24 - Parallels in de Paola and Penman’s Work and Working with Each Other
29:08 - Justifying What You See
31:53 - Exposing Your Mind to Ideas
38:22 - How Life Influences Their Work
44:20 - Diving into de Paola and Penman’s Work
1:16:09 - Final
Posted 08/22/2023
Siân was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Endometriosis, but that didn't stop her from following her passion for photography. Since her diagnoses, Siân has used photography as a positive tool to get her through her chronic illness. She talks about how she didn't give up, as well as how branching out into other areas in the industry has allowed her to create new opportunities.
0:00 - Introduction
2:02 - Siân's Background
4:21 - Life Before Chronic Illness
9:07 - Diagnosis and Living with Chronic Illness
14:28 - Using Photography as
Posted 08/08/2023
Photographer and director Ejaz Khan discusses the importance of showing rather than telling when filmmaking. Khan breaks down his recent projects and shares the stories he captured from behind the lens.
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Who Tells the Best Stories?
6:23 - Khan's Storytelling: Musk Oxen
15:37 - Khan's Storytelling: Arctic Wolfes
22:25 - Khan's Storytelling: Family
27:08 - The Importance of Audio for Storytelling
30:47 - The Importance of Color for Storytelling
32:36 - Khan's Storytelling: Horses
40:11 - Khan's Storytelling: Filmmaking
Posted 08/01/2023
Join f-stop bag maker and photographer Andrei Duman as he peels back the layers of his creative genius to find out what goes into producing such a wide-ranging body of successful work.
0:00 - Introduction
4:25 - How to Start a Project
13:55 - Duman's Projects
16:28 - Personal Project: X-Ray Photography
22:02 - Movement and Motion as a Theme
26:40 - Approaching Composition
29:05 - Choosing Models
30:21 - Working on Personal Projects
33:13 - More of Duman’s Projects
41:37 - Miles Chamley-Watson, American Fencer Project / Storyboarding
48:43 -
Posted 07/22/2023
Sony Artisan of Imagery Chris Orwig believes that life is more meaningful with a camera. In this seminar, Orwig will help you utilize photography to slow down, be more mindful, stress less, and live more, all while creating better photos. Each of us has different stories to share and roles to play. What are yours?
0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Overview and About Orwig
5:30 - Intention
11:46 - How Has Photography Enriched Your Life?
16:36 - Gaining Wisdom from What We Photograph
22:24 - Cultivating Focus and Curiosity
26:09 - Savoring Life
30:07
Posted 03/11/2023
Marina Williams (@marinawphoto) presents what she considers to be the three most important tips for taking more creative portraits. She goes into detail about how she draws inspiration and maintains authenticity, and she explains the importance of intentionality.
0:00 - Introduction
1:11 – Williams’s Work
7:59 - Overview
9:28 - Drawing Inspiration
17:01 - Planning and Being Intentional
28:35 - Directing Poses
40:25 - Q&A
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Posted 03/09/2023
Join us for a creative conversation with Drew Geraci, an award-winning photographer and cinematographer. Geraci discusses how technology has made an impact on his creative end-to-end process and shares some wisdom for creators.
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Geraci’s Background
5:40 - Know the Gear and Your Workflow
11:11 - Beginner Setup Recommendations
15:40 - There's Power in Knowing the Specs
17:37 - The Future of Higher Resolution
20:57 - Have Backups for Your Backups
23:08 - Geraci’s Past Projects
27:38 - How New Technology Allows You to Do
426 Views· Posted 06/22/2017
Sure, you have to master your camera’s technology, all those menus and buttons, but then what? Photography is about so much more than shutter speeds and sensor sizes. It’s about gesture and light, about your eye and your thought process, your ideas and your insight. But how do you hone that eye? How do you stay inspired to keep making pictures? Where does the urge to keep creating self-assignments come from? How do you utilize the great technology available to us to fully express yourself and keep it fresh?
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23 Views· Posted 04/28/2017
Many photographers remain stagnant in their careers and find it challenging to evolve as a creative person. They struggle with inspiration and lose interest. The gear they use may be outdated and prevent them from achieving their highest-quality work and finding inspiration. Photography is an art that requires constant growth and development on the artist's part.
Ken Kaminesky, a FUJIFILM X-Photographer, talks about the art of reinvention. He offers some of his inspirational stories about the career changes he has made and how he made them.