Lighting – Sojourn Media

Balancing Ambient and Strobe Lighting for Maximum Impact

April 24, 2019May 23, 2019Mark Morrow

While shooting in natural (ambient) light alone is perfectly adequate under certain circumstances, choosing to enhance the ambient light in a given scene by adding balanced off-camera flash or strobe can really set your portrait apart with a bright, upscale look.

If you’re just starting out with off-camera flash, you’ll likely find yourself (as we all have) working through the ‘spray and pray’ approach, desperately trying all kinds of flash and camera settings in the hope of dialing in a decent look before throwing it all on the shelf in a disappointed heap. Read more →

Camera Bag Metering

March 8, 2016July 5, 2016Mark Morrow

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More often than not, when shooting in the mixed light of partially-shaded areas – such as under canopy or near water where available light can be a spotty mixture of shadow and highlight – it can be difficult at times to locate a neutral tone on which to meter an accurate exposure. For this reason, seasoned shooters will typically carry a gray card in their bag to combat this common issue.

Getting Started with Real Estate Photography

December 12, 2014April 1, 2019Mark Morrow

Every real estate listing agent and mortgage broker needs a good local photographer they can work with and trust with their client’s needs. Taking on a few real estate projects can be an excellent way for a new photographer to get established in the local market, build a portfolio and start adding to the revenue stream in a practical way. Read more →

Layering for Simplicity (Photoshop CC)

November 28, 2013July 3, 2014Mark Morrow

As an active photographer in my area, I tend to receive a lot of interest and curiosity as to the gear I might be using, technique or what I’m up to in general. I thought this might be a good place to address these common questions, and share a few shooting and editing insights that have been useful along the way.

With the advent of cloud-based monthly membership opportunities, Adobe is currently making a ton of firepower available to anyone seeking to take their photography and video projects to the next level. While the professional market drives and maintains a high demand for these products, Photoshop is not just for pros. Read more →

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