Become Better Photographer: Using Red Filter with David Bergman

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What is the red filter used for? And how can it improve your photography? Today we explore some tips from photographer David Bergman and AdoramaTV.

David shares: “When we used to shoot black and white film, you could put different colored filters like red or green, in front of your lens to make specific tones lighter or darker. The way you know what each color does is just remember that the filter will lighten its own color range, and make the opposite colors go darker because it blocks that light out. Red gels were often used for landscape images, because it made the blue sky go darker adding contrast and drama to your images.”

“Now the big question is, in the digital world would you still want to shoot with a colored filter? Well the main reason to do it is, you’ll spend a lot less time in front of the computer. If you set the camera on the monochrome pictures style, then what you see is what you get. So you can make adjustments to exposure or contrast right in the camera, and you are basically done.”

“However when you shoot in raw an convert to B & W in the computer, you can simulate the effect of a color filter with way more control. So don’t just convert your image to gray scale, use the B &W adjustment slider in Lightroom or Photoshop, or a specialized program like Silver Effects Pro, and you’ll see how each color affects your final image. “

“Change the green filter to make trees and foliage go lighter, or the red filter can darker blue sky. Also by working the computer you can change your mind later and re-process the image even in color if you want. “

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Become Better Photographer: Ways to Create WORD-OF-MOUTH Marketing with Vanessa Joy

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Word-of-mouth marketing is by far the best kind of marketing a business can get, for a few reasons: it is free and it works! Today we will explore Vanessa Joy’s 3 ways on mastering WOM marking.

1. Give Them Something To Talk About

According to Vanessa being “amazing” with clients should be your number one priority to start WOM marketing. What is simply means is going above and beyond for your clients, so you can give them something to talk about months and years after the service or product was sold. A very useful concept that goes along with this strategy is “underpromise – overdeliver”. So if it takes 2 weeks to process those photos, tell your clients it will take 4 weeks instead.

2. Be Surprising

Do something outside of a regular photography services that would surprise your clients. In Vanessa’s case she likes to give out gifts to her clients, which creates nice and unforgettable touch.

3. Be Convenient

Convenience is something clients love to pay for and will appreciate a lot.

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Julia Mindar in Hill 6 stage

Photographer Julia Mindar doesn’t cease to amaze us with every new submission! This time conquering our “Barn Door” stage Hill 6, Julia has made an incredible variety of shots, despite stage’s relatively small space.

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Photographer

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Model

https://instagram.com/amaravayder

About The Stage:

Studio Hill 6 also known as “Gloss Floor” studio provides everything you need for an affordable creative shoot. Among cool props are red lounge chair, see-through suspended egg shell chair, flower/grass mobile wall and more! Standard 3 light kit is already included in the hourly rate!

2 Photographers, 2 Models, 1 Stage

A beautiful lingerie shoot with 2 models, Ji & Nataly and 2 photographers Gerson and George.

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Photographer Gerson @3rd.eye.visuals

At the location:

NY Studio 2 known as “Wood Platform” studio is one of the busiest stages we currently offer. Equipped with everything you need for a perfect intimate, romantic or empowering style of photoshoot, this stage always leaves our clients excited and hungry for more time. Featuring a dark wood floor platform across the stage and a sexy purple boutique chair creates welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. A wall section with the brick veneer adds a flavor to this urban loft style. Among these unique features, the stage comes with great equipment – three strobe lights, three backdrops of white, grey and black color, sound system, makeup station and changing station. Have a look at New York Studio 2 on our website information, prices and availability.

Julia Mindar Shoots Karolina Aka Charlie

It is great to see yet another top notch portrait/lifestyle photo series from talented photographer Julia Mindar. This time shooting gorgeous model Karolina aka Charlie in Hill 3 stage.

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photographer: Julia Mindar @juliamindar_photography

model: Karolina aka Charlie @beastywithcharlie

About this location:

Stage Hill 3 is one of our largest and brightest stages. Advantageously positioned with the windows facing west and north, this stage gets plenty of sift indirect sunlight in the first half of the day and lots of direct sunbeams in the second half. 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 stage Hill 3 on our website.

EMPOWERING YOUR ROOTS with Yeny Ferreras

This project is a homage to the Caribbean tribal communities of Tainos. The project titled “Empowering Your Roots” focuses on reminiscing the tribal makeup and accessories with a contemporary style for the women who were once part of these communities. Which includes the following countries such as Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica. At the same time, I am passionate and motivated to do this beauty project about the Tainos. The purpose of this project is to connect, inspire, teach, and learn more about my native culture. By creating an image to portray the tribal styles, accessories, head wraps colors, and ritual practice that connect us from the Caribbean to our Afro-descendant community. This is the initial journey of this beauty photography project of visual storytelling. The long-term goals for this project is to continue to tell this visual story from the Caribbean through Central America, South America, and Africa of our cultures similarities in a high-fashion form of art.

ABOUT YENY FERRERAS

Yeny Ferreras is a Junior Graphic Designer and freelance Photographer. Having been born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Yeny migrated to the United States in pursuit of developing and further advancing her education in the Arts. For Yeny it all began in her childhood with fashion. She would gather fabrics and leftover clothing and create dresses for her dolls. The love for fashion and designing clothes would lead her into discovering her creative passion for graphic design and photography.

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EMPOWERING YOUR ROOTS CREW

Photographer / Headwrap Stylist: Yeny Ferreras Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/yenyvisuals/

Photography: https://www.yenyvisuals.myportfolio.com/

Design: https://www.yenyferreras.myportfolio.com/

Photographer Assistance: Jordi Foster

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itz_jordii/

Makeup Artist: Estrellita Lever

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StarryLuuv/

Models:

1. Samantha Dupiche – Representing Haiti
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samyjusofine__/

2. Azariel Sudan – Representing Jamaica
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azariel_sudan/

3. Ashley Dones – Representing Puerto Rico

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triple_aaa_battery/

4. Yeny Ferreras – Representing Dominican Republic

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About this location:

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.

Bruno Penato & Yam Lauar

Very dramatic, contrast-rich and catchy shots by a photographer Bruno Penato were taken in Stage Art 4. The creative duo came up with amazing quality material.

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Photo @penato

Model @yamlauar

The stage:

Stage Art 4, used for this shoot, is notorious for the high-key white industrial design. It has also been recently adorned with wooden floor section and a wall veneer as well as portable blinds, made of dark wood slats. The latest upgrade the stage received was a nice looking cozy egg like chair and a STAR illuminating across its shape! As any of our stages, Art 4 comes equipped with 3 strobe lights and modifiers as well as backdrop paper of black, white and grey color. Take a look at Stage Art 4 HERE for its availability and pricing!

Team Shots For Beyorch.Com

Brandi Hassell from Beyorch.com shared with us that they “had a wonderful time during the shoot!”

A quick excerpt from the company’s bio:

“A Private Investment Exchange and everyday investor portal. No equity taken from your company. Invest with as little as $1000. ”

This session’s crew comprised of:

photographer: Brandi Hassell

About this location:

Stage Art 1, a long-time FD Photo Studio favorite, was used for this shoot. With the high-key white industrial design that FD is notorious for, Stage Art 1 is a clean setting that can be manipulated to fit all kinds of projects. This space has its windows facing South and West and gets beautiful direct light during the PM hours, and great open-shaded light in the morning. Take a look at Stage Art 1 HERE to see what equipment is included in the hourly rate, as well as its availability and pricing.

Carlitos Photography In Art 3 Studio

Fun and simple photo shoot of “Bae cation” trio took place in our rosewall stage Art 3. Photographer known as Carlitos Photography shot series of naturally lit, energetic photos.

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photographer: Carlitos Photography

About this location:

Stage Art 3
is truly one of the pearls of our studio. Featuring thematic furniture of white and gold color and antique look that beautifully coincides with a rose wall covered completely in red and white flowers this stage brings both the uniqueness and versatility. As any of other 11 studios we provide this stage is equipped with three paper backdrops of white, black and grey color ready for your shoot. Art 3 has amazing natural lighting conditions. However, if you require the help of the strobe lights, we have 3 of them installed and included in the hourly rate, thus making it as a very flexible creative space. For pictures and more information about stage Art 3 check out our WEBSITE.