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Rainy Running

With winter fast approaching, the Pacific coast of British Columbia is generally rainy. The sky is usually overcast, and the clouds loom heavy. The pull to stay inside and out of the damp is strong, but the desire to get outside is still there. Usually there are enough breaks in […]

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Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 11

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]

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The Power of the Print

The digital age has transformed every facet of our lives, including photography. Benedict Evans estimates that this year alone, more photographs will be taken than in the entire history of film photography. However, many of these images will remain confined to computer screens. Several years ago, Epson’s “Print Your Legacy” […]

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Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 10

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]

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Sunrise to Sunset-Capturing the Golden Hours

Sunrise and sunset offer some of the most beautiful lighting for photography, and there are countless ways to capture their magic. Here are some creative ideas to help you make the most of these golden hours. Composition Ideas 24-70mm lens, 1/320 sec.; f/11; ISO 100; AV mode Silhouettes: I love […]

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Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 9

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]

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Elinchrom Light Shapers and Lighting Techniques – Episode 8

Welcome to the seventh installment of our new monthly that highlights a different Elinchrom Light Shaper or Lighting Technique, with sample images (full length and cropped headshots) and lighting diagrams. All the images were photographed with the same model and outfit (standing in the same spot on the background – […]

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Exploring Fluorescent Nature

It can seem as if there is a parallel universe in the world of flowers and insects, one that can not be seen by natural means. This realm, revealed only by the use of ultraviolet light, can transform the your tired and ordinary backyard subjects into something otherworldly. All you […]

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Capturing the World: Tips for Travel Photography

Travel photography is not just about taking snapshots, it’s about choosing a life of curiosity, exploration, wonder, and immersing yourself in the world around you. My wife and I have been fortunate enough to have travelled to many parts of the world capturing our adventures through photography. The work has […]

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Lighting the Path to Iconic Portraits: Andy Gotts and His Elinchrom Journey

When I first started on my path as a ‘celebrity photographer’ 34 years ago, I was fascinated with how artists like Rembrandt and Caravaggio manipulated light, treating shadows with as much reverence as light itself. This inspired me to replicate the depth in my photographic portraits. My Elinchrom love-in started […]