Amaury Rodriguez in NY studio 7

About the shoot:

“I booked the studio with my friend Naiomi who helped take some dope pictures for my birthday. This is my second time coming to FD studio and I love the different rooms you have.”

Crew:

Photographer Amaury Rodriguez

Model Naiomi

The stage:

NYC Studio 7 also known as moroccan style stage, offers few unique features: conveniently installed by the window in our New York Studio 7 this shower setup opens up possibilities for your photography that were “drying up” before! As with any our other stages a standard package of three basic backdrops and three lights is available within the stage already. For more information visit NY Studio 7 on our website.

Tyler Iacona in stage C Jul 19

A fun group shoot took place in our CYC stage C at the Main location. Shooting against wide ‘infinity wall’ has made this awesome party magazine-esque glamorous. Photos provided kindly by Tyler Iacona.

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Photographer TYLER IACONA @tyleriacona

About the stage:

Stage C was a choice of this creative collective for several reasons. Besides a tremendous space capacity perfect for both, large crews and small teams this stage provides a white CYC wall that is always freshly painted for each client. In addition to the prop count, a grass wall and a wood floor corned section installed for your creative exploration. With large South and East facing windows, this stage gets lots of natural light throughout the day. Find out more about stage C on our WEBSITE.

Become Better Photographer:No Chimping with David Bergman

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

After you take a picture do you immediately look at it on the back of your camera? Do you do that after every single photo? Photographer David Bergman suggests you to stop it right now! And here is why.

Mr Bergman shares: “So where is that term ‘chimping’ come from? Well I first heard it when I worked at a newspaper in the 1990’s, and we got our first digital cameras. We’d be covering basketball games and all of us were sitting next to each other and immediately after a play for the first time ever, we can actually see the picture on the back of the camera!”

“Back in the film days we had to wait till we got back to the office, but not only can we look at our own pictures but we can look at our competitors pictures! Also we looked and sounded like a bunch of primates, oh, so therefore we started calling it ‘chimping’.”

“Part of being a photographer, is not missing those little moments in between the big moments, and when you look at the back of your camera, you’re gonna miss something! Maybe you take a posed picture of your kids, but then after you do that, keep shooting, and when everybody has their guard down, sometimes those are when the best moments happen. Another reason not to look at the back of your camera, is that it tends to make you lazy, if you’re doing a shoot and you see that you’ve got a picture that you really like, you might not push yourself harder to keep making better and better pictures.”

“Lastly another reason to just say no to chimping…. is that it takes you out of the real-life experiences that are happening all around you. At a concert for example, take a few pictures, but then please don’t spend the next five minutes looking at those pictures and missing the concert! Live your life and enjoy the moments as they happen, and don’t keep your face buried in the back your camera!”

“Is it ever okay to look at the back of your camera? Well of course, at the beginning of a shoot, when you’re just getting your settings right, go ahead and use that tool to check your exposure and make sure everything is working properly, but then please just go ahead and set it, and forget it and keep shooting!”

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Jason Ross Levy’s Headshots

Photographer Jason Ross Levy held an Actor’s Jumpstart Workshop where they did a several-look headshot session followed by a filming of a demo reel scene for each actor.

About the photographer:

My name is Jason Ross Levy and I am a portrait photographer based in the Greater Los Angeles area. I’ve had a camera in my hand since before I even really knew what to do with it. Taking photos of nature, family vacations, and making silly short films with friends. After pursuing a business degree and working in Corporate America for a number of years, something just didn’t feel right. It was at that time I quit my 9-5 and jumped head-first into my own creative space. Over 6 years later, my personal style merges my love of film/movies with a desire to capture a person’s true essence and likeness in a single moment. Utilizing a mix of lighting knowledge, motion-array posing techniques, and a dash of comedy, my goal is to create photos with my clients that scream out with their unique personality.

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Photographer: Jason Ross Levy www.jasonrosslevy.com @cleancapture

At the location:

Pro Stage I has undergone a recent update and now features a Red Wall with Silver Fainting Couch. In addition to that, standard photo backdrops of black, white and grey color, and studio lighting for stills are also included in the hourly rate. Make sure to catch the coolness of this space with your photo and video cameras and book with us NOW.

Dahmein McFadden in NY Studio 7

About the photographer:

D. is a New York-based Photographer that loves to tell stories with pictures. Being a self-taught photographer, D. firmly believes that everyone or everything has a story to share. D. comes at photography from an interesting
angle-that of someone who has dyslexia. D. knows first-hand that words aren’t always the best ways to communicate ideas, thoughts,
and feelings. Images know no boundaries-language, age, gender, learning or intellectual disability. Was that heavy enough?-good. You never know which D. you’re going to get. Even Willy Wonka had his intellectual moments. D. loves
people and he loves to tell stories, and at the end of the day, that’s
what he is a storyteller and a damn good one.

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The Company is KLiQ Media Productions

@Kliqmediaproductions

Photographers @Dmcfaddenphotography

Model Delaney Petito @delaneypetito

MUA Silver Lopez @ silverlopezoficial

At FD Studios:

NYC Studio 7 also known as moroccan style stage, offers few unique features: conveniently installed by the window in our New York Studio 7 this shower setup opens up possibilities for your photography that were “drying up” before! As with any our other stages a standard package of three basic backdrops and three lights is available within the stage already. For more information visit NY Studio 7 on our website.

Become Better Photographer: Long Lens Tips with David Bergman

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

Shooting with the long lens is both a lot of fun and responsibility, since this equipment is very sharp and very expensive. However, there are few basic tips that will help you avoid any possible damages. Our favorite photographer David Bergman shares a few tricks.

David explains: “Giant Telephoto Lenses are great for sports and nature photography. If you rent one of these things, or are lucky enough to own one, you have got to really be careful not to scratch the glass in anyway. I’m going to show you some good ways to keep them from getting damaged.”

“So these lenses are really heavy and you can’t hand hold them while you’re shooting, so you have to use something like a tripod or a monopod. Here’s the thing about monopods. There’s a tiny little screw at the top. These lenses are worth maybe $10,000 or more and this screw is probably only worth a buck or two. When you attach to the lens, you want to only pick up the camera by the tripod collar and not by the monopod, otherwise you are going to put a lot of stress on that connection point.”

“It’s also really important to carry these lenses with the glass face-down. I’ve shot a lot of sports over the years and had to do it in rain and snow and unruly fans having a big popcorn fight in the stands. You never know what’s going to fall into that lens and scratch your glass up, so please don’t drive me insane and hold your lens only with the glass facing down. Both my lens and my sanity will thank you for it.”

“Even if you don’t have one of these monster lenses, you might have a lens like a 70-200mm or a 100-400mm. With those lenses, I like to carry them on strap, over my shoulder but the trick is I flip it around the other direction so the lens comes up tight against my body and lays flat against my leg. Otherwise when you walk through a crowd of people, it’ll be swinging around and hitting people and hitting things and you really don’t want to do that.”

“Whether you’re shooting the Super Bowl, a wildlife safari, or the International Space Station from your backyard, protect these long lenses and don’t scratch the glass. Make sure you pick it up by the tripod collar, carry it with the glass facing down at all times and carry shorter lenses backwards so they lay flat up against your body.”

Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos!

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Kids and Maternity Photography

Another great submission by the photographer Sylwia Vic came to us from the New York campus, studio 1. The model cast of the shoot was the sweetest!

At FD Studios:

NY Studio 1 known as “White Floor” studio has a few distinct features you will not find in any other stages. Facing the west side this stage gets lots of natural light in the afternoon and has amazing lighting conditions during the golden hour. Among included props are industrial white platform. And the bed. The bed that comes with clean sheets (fees apply) and photogenic look, ready for always anticipated, the “bed scene” Besides, Studio 1 comes equipped with black, white and grey backdrops already installed and three strobe lights included in the hourly rate. Have a look at New York Studio 1 on our website information, prices and availability.

Kenisha Gill’s Fashion Photography

About the photographer

I am a full time lifestyle photographer. I specialize in Fashion lifestyle, family photos, portaits, and weddings. I love capturing images in natural light and the candid moments that make life so memeorable.

I have a knack for making people feel comfortable in front of the lens. First timers are my favorite. I make it a personal goal to make every session fun, and loaded with creative energy.I would love to hear from you!

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Photographer Kenisha Gill https://www.kgillphoto.com

The stage:

Pro Stage I features a large seamless white cyc wall, as well as standard photo backdrops of black, white and grey color, and studio lighting for stills. Make sure to catch the perks of the space with your photo and video cameras and book with us NOW. A few recent cool additions were introduced to the stage such as a red wall section and a silver lounge chair.

Become Better Photographer: Light Stand Etiquette with David Bergman

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opened up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

Today’s tip is about working with light stands, also known as C-stands. Being an essential part of your photo set, knowing how to work with the grip equipment, such as C-stands, sand bags, stand knuckles and A-clamps is a must for every photographer. Our favorite NY photographer, David Bergman explains basic techniques.

Mr. Bergman shares: “we’re using heavy-duty c stands but this tip is relevant no matter what kinds of light stands you use especially when working around people. The most important thing is safety. You don’t want your stands to tip over so always make sure that one of your legs is positioned right underneath the light face in the same direction on a c-stand.”

“The big leg, which is the highest one should always be the one under the weight. Also a well positioned sandbag will really help keep your stands from falling over. If you’re using an arm to position your lights you’re gonna attach it to your stand using a head. The trick with the head is to stand right behind it and face the same direction as the light. Big knuckle – you always want that thing on the right hand side. That way if the weight of the light starts to push down while you’re shooting, it’s actually gonna tighten the grip instead of loosening it and prevent it from falling off.”

“Lastly when the other side of that boom arm is sticking straight out it’s really easy for somebody to walk into it by accident. What you want to do is cover it with either a cut open tennis ball a water bottle or something else soft. Otherwise your mother would have been right when she said someone’s gonna poke their eye out.”

“So remember keep everything safe around your stands by positioning a leg right under the weight and using a sandbag. Tighten the head so that it won’t get loose when it slips and cover the ends of any points with something soft so no one loses an eye.”

Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos!

Watch the full episode with David Bergman and Adorama TV: