Tutorial

How to do double exposure technique with David Bergman

December 4, 2017

Have you ever seen these cool photos that look like two or more pictures being merged into one, where the first photo acts as a contour and the second fills that contour with its details? Yes, I am talking about the "double exposure" photos, a pretty common technique that got...

Creative and Editorial Posing with Elaine Torres

December 2, 2017

At FD photo studio we are happy to see many new faces visiting our stages. Up and coming photographers, models, make up artists and other industry involved individuals are constantly honing their craft and pushing the bar on a daily basis. For very fresh newcomers it sometimes might seem intimidating...

How to use color gels with Elaine Torres

November 17, 2017

Did you know that you actually save up on colored backdrops and use lights with color gels on a white backdrop instead? Playing with color gels is definitely rewarding in lots of ways, including the creative one. As the trends for colored shots continues to conquer Instagram, a lot of...

How to shoot in a rental studio with Mark Wallace

November 16, 2017

What is your workflow when you shoot at the studio? How do you prepare? What is the strategy? As with any other important event where your skill has to shine, a certain level of preparation is definitely required. While there has been a plenty of articles written by FD, we...

How to Choose the Right Client

October 28, 2017

Cover photo credit: kbdawg, @madswurms How do you choose the right client? Are there clients that you'd better avoid and refuse their proposals? Most certainly. While a lot of photographers and videographers are being tricked by the "money making" side of it and that "the client pays", in the long run a...

Photoshoot Ideas for Halloween!

October 27, 2017

As we are getting closer to our scariest holiday ever, people reveal their creative energy in the Halloween costumes, going berserk and weird to the full extent. With the fun and spooky mood that awaits us and happy kids screaming trick or treat at every neighborhood it can be a...

How To Clean Your Lenses

October 14, 2017

Cover photo credit: ladymehanphotography "#selfie" Cleaning camera lenses is something that every photographer has to face at some period of time. Although sounds frightening it is not actually difficult. The best time to clean lenses is ...

How to Avoid Camera Shake

October 13, 2017

Cover photo credits: nikicram, model: @cole.gill, agency: @bellaagencyla Camera shake can be a real pain when shooting off a tripod. However, there are a few things you can implement to remedy this problem. Today we are going to discuss several settings and gadgets that are useful in order to avoid an unintended blur on...

Tips For Models

September 30, 2017

Cover photo credit: mathildebresson, @itsrachelford for @nakedzebra_la , @itsada In this era of technology and computer tricks, it is easy to get away with many things especially those involving photos. This piece of work will take you through some of the best model photo shoot secrets that you need to know. Leave alone the...