Pro Shoot/You Shoot

A number of members have said they’ve enjoyed watching me work when I get in and shoot during workshops and that they’d like to observe a Pro Shoot someday. To see for themselves what it’s like to work with a model in a pro shoot environment and what has to be considered to make it […]

The Buzz on Pocket Wizard Plus III

Pocket Wizard 801-130 Plus III Transceiver It’s always interesting to read the buzz on new photo products, especially when those products come from well-established gear like the PocketWizard Line. Photographers can be pretty vocal and public about the pros and cons of the gear they use or try out, and very often have a huge […]

One Light: I Just Want To Use ONE Light!

There are two workshops coming up with the same goal: to help local southwest Ohio photographers learn new ways to make creative imagery using only one Speedlight: One Light: I Only Want To Know How To Use ONE Light! This is a One Light Intensive aimed at those wanting to maximize the power of using […]

Upcoming Paid Modeling Opportunities…

Manring Photo / 21c Studio has a couple paid modeling opportunities next week for any of you that may be interested. Both paid modeling opportunities will be for the SwOH Strobists , a group I started for photographers interested in learning more about off-camera lighting. Both events will have the same topic: “Dialing It Down: […]

Umbrellas for Off Camera Lighting: Shoot Through and Reflective

I received an open question recently on a discussion board from a member of the Off-Camera Lighting Group I run, wondering if a kit with light stand and umbrella would work for taking a self-portrait of himself and partner for Christmas. In the interest of spreading information, here’s what I wrote in reply: Good questions, […]