On Saturday July 14th, 2018 we will conduct our second Underwater Portrait Shoot of the Summer. We hope you are looking forward to this as much as we are. First we will focus the models on WATER SAFETY and the importance of controlling your BOUYANCY. This Shoot will be conducted by Photographers John Chandler and Ralph Hunter. … Continue reading
ZERO Gravity – Underwater Photography
On Sunday July 15th, 2018 Ralph and I will present the “Ins and Outs” of Underwater Photography. This presentation for the Professional Imaging Group of Eastern North Carolina (PIGOENC) will demonstrate HOW to conduct a safe and productive Underwater Session. We will focus on these areas, WATER SAFETY, the importance of controlling your BOUYANCY, what EQUIPMENT is … Continue reading
Back to the Future of Lighting
Using what you may already have (or not) to get a new look. My goal for this new look is to NOT USE SOFTBOXES. While I love them I find them to have lived their life cycle in my Studio. So I am going back to a time when we did not have 3×4 or … Continue reading
The “Y” and How for Simple Studio Lighting
The most daunting task for any new or aspiring photographer who wants to add “Studio” lighting to their repertoire is understanding where and “Y” you place your Studio Lights. What I will present here is a simplified reduction of this complex task. You have to start somewhere right? So here we go. Just click here! … Continue reading
My Visit to the Coastal Photo Club
Here are the notes from my presentation for the Coastal Photo Club emphasizing SPEEDLIGHTS, Modifiers and light positioning in a small studio. Continue reading
Understanding Lighting Patterns
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
Getting the MOST out of what you have!
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
Zero Gravity–The Grace of Underwater Photography
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
Using Inexpensive Speedlights for Quality Results
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
A Workshop on Lighting Essentials for the Digital Photographer–17-18 January 2015
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
