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Three Techniques for Creating Great Photos in a Makeshift Studio

You don’t necessarily need a traditional portrait studio to take great portraits. In this video, I talk about three things that I do to make the best of a situation. I took portraits in three locations in my home for this video. There’s a sample and some camera settings below. VIPs, log in to see the entire gallery of images and also make sure to watch the VIP Show this week to see Raymond’s and my in-depth discussion on the shoot!

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Technical Specifications:
Nikon D800 + 85mm f/1.8
Aperture- f/2.8
Shutter Speed- 1/200
ISO- 100

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The SnapChick VIP Show – June 27, 2014

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VIP’s – this is the video you have been asking for!

It’s time again for the weekly VIP Show. Raymond and I talk candidly about what worked and what didn’t in the first episode. In addition to the VIP Mailbag (Fireworks!) and my favorite art book, Raymond and I walk through our entire “Three Techniques for Creating Great Photos in a Makeshift Studio” photo shoot, with a comprehensive review of the planning process, the shoot itself, and then the creative choices made for editing.

Here’s a listing of contents…
Intro at 0:00
Telephoto Nature & Landscape Photography at 4:18
My Favorite Art Book at 7:28
Behind-the-Scenes Discussion of the Makeshift Studio Shoot at 12:31
VIP Mail – Fireworks – at 43:53

VIP’s, login to see us discuss these topics, including my plans for the next two weeks.
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Creepiest Crawler – SnapChick Photo Contest for June #JuneBug

Enter the contest on my Facebook page!
You can learn more about the cool prizes below:
RAVPower 4-port USB wall charger
RAVPower Lipstick USB charger

Canon 6D Photo Extravaganza!

I had the chance to use a Canon 6D a couple weeks ago for three days. I ran all around town with that thing to get my reviews ready to go! Of course, I took lots of photos with it and the 40mm f/2.8 pancake lens. I’ve included a few samples below, along with some settings. VIPs, log in to see a gallery of THIRTY images taken with the 6D!

You can find my reviews of the 6D here…

Canon 6D Lightning Fast 82 Second Review

SnapChick Canon 6D Full Review

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The Setup:
Canon 6D + 40mm f/2.8 pancake

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Technical Specifications:
Canon 6D + 40mm f/2.8 pancake
Aperture- f/8
Shutter Speed- 1/60
ISO- 16000

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Technical Specifications:
Canon 6D + 40mm f/2.8 pancake
Aperture- f/2.8
Shutter Speed- 1/4000
ISO- 200
Exposure Compensation- -1ev

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Technical Specifications:
Canon 6D + 40mm f/2.8 pancake
Aperture- f/4.5
Shutter Speed- 1/160
ISO- 100

VIPs, I talk more about my time with the 6D and about the sunrise shoot in the park in this week’s SnapChick VIP Show!
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The SnapChick VIP Show – June 20, 2014

VIPs, log in to see a new feature for you guys – The SnapChick VIP Show! Raymond and I talk about gear, news, behind-the-scenes details from photo shoots, and anything else that may be going on in the SnapChick Universe! In this one, you even get to see some outtakes…
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