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Have you ever wanted to slim a face, or produce dramatic black and white images?   In this blog you will learn that it does not take multiple flashes and enormously expensive Studio setups to control your lighting. Whether your light is natural or augmented by a reflector, speedlight or strobe (or all three) it is … Continue reading →

We left the Studio and traveled quite a lot this past Fall and Winter.  Many times I am asked about what is a good Travel Camera.  Well this year I had to answer my own question.  While traveling is fun, lugging all the camera gear gets old quick, AND I did have a desire to … Continue reading →

During the months of June, July and August Ralph Hunter (Hunter Photography) and John Chandler (Chandler Studios) we will be producing Underwater Photo sessions for Models.  Both Ralph and John are Certified Professional Photographers with the Professional Photographers of America!   In these sessions we emphasize the grace and flow that only underwater images can produce.   … Continue reading →

  What will you learn at the Chandler Studios Workshop for Lighting and Posing.  Here is an example of just one of the many classes you will get.  Remember this is “Hands On” learning.  How I did it This image was captured in our camera room at Chandler Studios using a Nikon D700 and two … Continue reading →

Many aspiring photographers often overlook what an external flash can do for them. You will learn to harness the energy of the flash giving depth to your outdoor AND indoor images. Sign up for this weekend Workshop for $349 or sign up with a buddy and its just $299 each. You will learn more in … Continue reading →

  Passion: a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything. In example “a passion for photography.” When you scan any number of Photographer websites or Facebook pages you are certain to find the word “passion” as the artist defines their personal connections with photography. Passion is certainly a component that a creative artist … Continue reading →

A Short Course on Digital Photography September 27-28 2014 An exciting Weekend Workshop  that will open your eyes to what your Camera and Photoshop can do for you.  This is a HANDS ON experience that will help and guide you to better understand your camera, a flash and lighting, and the engine that powers LightRoom … Continue reading →

What discerns a “Fine Art” portrait from a Studio Portrait?  Webster defines fine art as “a visual art considered to have been created primarily for aesthetic purposes and judged for its beauty and meaningfulness….”      While this image was created to be a Fine Art Portrait it began as an image created primarily for aesthetic … Continue reading →

As a mentor, teacher, guide and just plain friend to other photographers I am often asked “What is a good flash.” We have always had the prestigious labels of Nikon and Canon who build Speedlights that complement the performance of their flagship cameras. But we also have always had brands like Metz, Vivitar, and Quantum … Continue reading →