Model – Ash D.
December 12, 2012 by Darkman
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Ash is a makeup artist I’ve worked with on and off for a few years but she has since moved back to New Mexico and is now raising a family. Lisa Medley helped with the styling and artistic direction of this shoot which we just wanted to do a cross of boudoir and color glamour. […]
Boudoir Photography Course – Coaching and Mentoring
June 27, 2012 by Darkman
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I just wanted to let you in on a little special that’s going on this weekend, and only this weekend. This weekend Michael Zelbel, author of “The art of boudoir photography with speedlights”, is opening his photography coaching club ProPortfolioClub.com for signups. Signup will be possible from Friday June 29th until Monday morning July 2nd, […]
Hollywood Glamour with Kelly Devoto with Lighting Diagrams
A while back I had the pleasure of working with an up and coming star, Kelly Devoto. When Kelly came to me she was just doing modeling and building her portfolio. She wanted some old style Hollywood Glamour stuff so we did a few different takes and settings. Later Kelly contacted me to use one […]
Boudoir Photography eBook – Latest by Ed Verosky
August 2, 2011 by Darkman
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Boudoir Photography: The Quick-Start Guide For Professional Photographers, by Ed Verosky is now available! This is a compilation (including new content) of his two previous boudoir eBooks, “10 Ways to Improve Your Boudoir Photography Now,” and “25 Amazing Boudoir Photography Techniques” and Much Much More! This new book has it all, including advice from other […]
Film Noir Lighting with Lighting Diagrams
April 12, 2011 by Darkman
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Film Noir, emphasizing low-key lighting and unbalanced compositions and literally translated means “Black Film”. Not just the colors of the film but the sub-currents or undertones of the movie moods and expression. Film Noir is a visual style who’s roots are in German Expressionist cinematography, and typically set in the early 1940’s to the late […]
Fashion Glamour Photography – Lighting Diagram and Explaination
November 11, 2010 by Darkman
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Hey folks, this is one of my favorite shoots and favorite ways of doing a night shoot. With an small strobe and a long exposure. We know that Aperture is what controls the flash and that shutter speed controls the ambient light. Here’s the formula: 1. Expose the face for flash using aperture(size of the […]
How to Photograph Nudes Like a Professional by Ashley Karyl – eBook Review
October 19, 2010 by Darkman
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How to Photograph Nudes Like a Professional by Ashley Karyl – eBook Review 20% Discount on eBook, Use code: darkman Ashley Karyl is a professional photographer who’s been shooting nudes for upwards of 25 years now. His eBook “How to Photographer Nudes Like a Professional” is a culmination of all his experience during this period […]
Hollywood Glamour Photography, Behind the Scenes with Daisy Devine
September 23, 2010 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, behind the scenes, Featured, George Hurrell, Hollywood Glamour Lighting, Hollywood Glamour Photography, Hurrell Style, Models, Old Hollywood Glamour
I thought I would post some behind the scenes shots from a shoot I did a while back, in fact several years ago, with one of my favorite models, Daisy Devine. In this shoot we were going for a Joan Crawford Hollywood Glamour type shoot. We had planned it out and chose Daisy for the […]
Model – Bianca Malise, Nude plus Glamour Lighting Diagram
August 18, 2010 by Darkman
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I did this nude/boudoir shoot with Bianca Malise a while back at her San Diego residence. Done in her upstairs bathroom to give a feeling of intimacy, and set in place that makes the subject feel naturally relaxed and at home. This image in particular receives many questions as to the lighting and how it […]
The Illustrative Look – Band Photography
July 30, 2010 by Darkman
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I love band photography, it gives me a chance to seek out a bands presence, or their vibe and create something original. This band was a band that had been broken up for a few years and recently gotten back together and needed a photo for their press package. They wanted something original, and cool […]