by Allen Mowery | Nov 4, 2010 | Photo Shoots, Photography, Resources, Tips
For those who associate with me on Facebook and Twitter, you have heard me comment about the absolutely stunning, almost ethereal quality of fall and winter sunlight, especially that which strikes the earth in the late afternoon. And a shoot from this past week stands...
by Allen Mowery | Sep 21, 2010 | Equipment, Lighting Setups, Photography, Tips
Anyone think it’s difficult or expensive to get professional quality lighting? Here are a couple lighting setups to debunk those myths. I was inspired to try out a couple ideas that I had generated on the drive home from the office recently, so immediately upon...
by Allen Mowery | Aug 18, 2010 | Photography, Tips
Do you find yourself coming up against a creative block? It’s okay, many photographers do (and creative professionals in general), so you are not alone. Here is a quick tip for being an overcomer. This is what is referred to as the 100 Step Challenge. It’s...
by Allen Mowery | Jun 15, 2010 | Photo Shoots, Photography, Resources, Tips
As the wise, idolatrous, and promiscuous King Solomon penned, to everything there is a season, so I figured I would take him up on his offer. This past Saturday was my first time to photograph a wedding…all me…just me… Granted, I had an assistant...
by Allen Mowery | May 25, 2010 | Photography, Resources, Tips
I recently came across Brannon Estis’ tutorial for this ingenious DIY beauty dish made largely from foam. Cost: $3.50, or $10 if you pimp it out with Velcro Materials: White craft foam Sticky-backed Velcro Bottom of a Ziploc container Piece of emergency blanket...