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Creating Glamorous High-Key Portraits with Jerry Ghionis

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Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top wedding and portrait photographers in the world. Based in both Melbourne and Beverly Hills, Jerry has developed a successful career based on his unique ability...
Parabolic Softbox Portraits

Octabank vs. Deep Parabolic Softbox Lighting

Jerry Ghionis
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Jerry Ghionis is widely regarded as one of the top portrait photographers in the world. His creativity and ability to capture the natural magic of individuals allows others to see the powerful visual story tell...
Portraits with Octaboxes by Jerry Ghionis

Fashion Photography with Octaboxes

Jerry Ghionis
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Octabanks (or octaboxes) are one of the most popular styles of light modifiers. These large octagonal softboxes are an awesome tool for creating soft, even lighting in the studio. While shooting in his home st...
Joel Grimes on Light Modifiers

Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes

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Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot. World-renowned commercial photographer Joel Grimes has been working in...
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Environmental Portraiture with Andrew Tomasino

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This article is courtesy of Pennsylvanian portrait photographer Andrew Tomasino.   When I’m not photographing I take part in a new passion of mine; Jiu Jitsu. In specific, 10th Planet J...
Dramatic Headshot with Andrew Foord

Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot

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Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and background. For this dramatic headshot, New Jersey photographe...

The Art of Portrait Photography: Part 2

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Executive & Business Portraits In this executive portrait the goal is the same but the approach is more subdued, formal and professional in nature. The look and feel for any portrait? is generally dete...

Large Octabank Alternatives for Portability

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Most photographers love Octabanks. The light quality if amazing! Unfortunately, they are not easy on the wallet or easy to transport either. Usually rather heavy, they require a specific speed-ring to use with ...
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Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin

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When renowned Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes photographed Detroit Piston's basketball star Blake Griffin, he knew he wanted to create a grungy, dramatic set of images despite their pretty standard gym loca...

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