You’ve probably noticed that things look a bit different around here. Years ago I spent most of my time posting articles, images, and updates to the blog. In recent years that’s changed, I’ve spent much more time updating my Facebook page instead. Facebook is great, but by its very nature it limits the quality of the content.
A few weeks ago I mentioned on my Facebook page that my friend Alexis Kathryn and I are packing up and traveling for 2 years. What I thought would be a little update on Facebook turned into dozens of phone calls, more e-mail than I could handle, hundreds of comments, and over 80,000 interactions on Facebook. In fact, it’s the most popular thing I’ve ever posted on Facebook. I think it’s safe to say that a few people wanted to know more about the journey.
Today I’m happy to announce that Lex and I have created a blog dedicated to the entire journey. We’ve named our blog Spontaneous World. This is the site for all of you who are curious about our trip. You can read the who, what, when, where, and why on our new site. Head on over!
Whether it’s with a softbox, umbrella, grid or just bare flashes, Mark will teach you how to get great studio portraits using only these small, powerful lights. He’ll cover remote triggering, metering and more.
Mark will walk through speedlight basics so you have a complete understanding of the possibilities, and limitations, of these remarkable lights.
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This four session workshop is a comprehensive overview of Photoshop. By the end of this workshop you’ll have the skills you need to edit your images using Photoshop.
These sessions are jam packed with hands-on activities which allow you to learn by doing. Sample files will be made available to those who purchase the workshop or for a small fee to those who wish to watch the free sessions. You don’t need the sample files to follow along but it’s highly encouraged.
The first session covers the interface, tools, and menus. The second session explains some more advanced topics including layers, masks, and sharpening. The third session puts all of your new skills to use as you retouch a portrait and scenic photograph. Our final session is open to allow us to dive in to any open questions, finish projects and wrap up the workshop without being rushed.
*Note:* This workshop will be using Photoshop CC but applies to all versions of Photoshop from CS3 and above. To follow along with the sessions you’ll need a copy of Photoshop installed on your home computer. You can download a free trial of photoshop from Adobe by clicking here or going directly to: https://creative.adobe.com/products/photoshop
Session One: July 18 9:00am-12:00pm PDT
Session Two: July 18 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT
Session Three: July 19 9:00am – 12:00pm PDT
Session Four: July 19 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT (approximate times based on content and questions)
The Shot is now available as Video On Demand and digital download. Join Mark Wallace as he takes you through the step by step process of creating beautiful portraits. Each episode in this series demonstrates the pre-production, setup, shooting, and post production of a single image. Explore the process of creating images as Mark Wallace shows you each step of the process.
This workshop is a step-by-step walkthrough of Lightroom 4, perfect for the beginner as well as those who have worked with Lightroom previously. This workshop is everything you ever wanted to know about Lightroom but were afraid to ask. This workshop contains more than 7 hours of content!
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $30USD
Product is a digital download. You will not receive a hard copy.
This workshop will give you an overview of Lightroom 4 and show you how to maximize it’s potential by creating a workflow for importing, keywording, adjusting and exporting your images.
Topics covered in this workshop:
In addition to the modules Mark will be covering:
This is an information packed workshop. Don’t miss out!
Mark explains the foundation of Lightroom 4.
A step-by-step explaination of the preferences panel.
Mark dives into the importing process.
Lightroom allows you to embed copyright data upon importing.
The importing screen has many options to streamline your workflow.
Mark demonstrates many ways to assign keywords to your photos for quick sorting.
This is one of the views in Lightroom to help compare multiple selected photos.
Collections are used to prep selected photos for output to books, the web, etc.
Smart collections automatically gather photos with certain keywords, ratings or metadata that you choose.
Mark demonstrates how to sort photos in the Library module using different filters.
The next big part of Lightroom is the Develop module, and Mark explains how to adjust photos.
Using the Develop module, Mark saturates the colors and crops this image.
Presets allow you to quickly batch edit photos, and Mark shows you how to create your own.
Mark walks through using some of the local adjustments that are similar to those in Photoshop.
Lightroom creates masks to allow for local adjustments to exposure, contrast, color, and more.
Mark demonstrates how to take a photo from Lightroom and edit it in Photoshop without losing the original.
Create your own watermark to use on your images.
Mark shows how to shoot tethered directly into Lightroom.
Mark explains the export features.
Lightroom’s Publish Services are powerful tools for exporting photos and keeping them updated with the most recent edit.
Mark shows how to use the Map module.
A quick demonstration of using the Book module.
Mark creates this slideshow from scratch and shows how you can use this to sell more photos.
The print module allows you to print individual images, or complete custom packages.
Finally, Mark makes an entire gallery webpage with just a few clicks in Lightroom.
Master outdoor location lighting! In this workshop Mark shows you how to use reflectors, speedlights and studio strobes in an outdoor location setting. Learn how to light for portrait photography outside and in open shade. Mark demonstrates his lighting techniques by shooting several scenarios including a poolside bikini shoot. Scroll down for all the workshop details.
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $30USD
Product is a digital download. You will not receive a hard copy.
The beautiful location for the workshop.
Mark starts by demonstrating how to control the ambient light and flash separately.
An example of Mark underexposing the background before setting the flash on our model, Jayd.
A portrait setup with a speedlight in a softbox, with a reflector.
Mark compares photos where the background exposure changes, but Jayd stays relatively the same.
Heading out into the bright sunlight, Mark demonstrates using shade for better portraits.
A comparison before and after the shade was added over Jayd.
A demonstration about how a long lens can get better full-body portraits, even in a small space.
Mark’s next setup will use shade with a studio strobe for balanced outdoor portraits.
The left photo is just the ambient light. The photo on the right is with a strobe added.
Mark adds a softbox on the strobe to soften the light.
Adding a reflector made a huge difference in the left side of the photo. Notice how Jayd’s hair and shoulder now have separation from the background.
Mark’s final setup is a bikini shoot by the pool using a ringflash.
First Mark shoots with no flash to demonstrate how changing your angle can make a much better photo.
A comparison of the photos taken straight on versus the one taken on a step ladder.
Mark’s assistant gives him shade behind-the-scenes.
Here Mark has attached the ringflash to his camera and added the white umbrella for shade.
A comparison of the photos using the ringflash, but the left photo has no shade and the right one does.
A comparison of where Mark started (straight angle, harsh light) and the final image that he got (no harsh shadows, better angle).
To wrap things up, Mark shoots without any flash for shallow depth of field.
Get ready to master the 3-light setup with Mark Wallace! In this episode of Mark Wallace: LIVE, Mark teaches the basics of a 3-light setup that includes the key light, fill light, and kicker light. He builds the setup one light at a time so you can see how each one impacts the photograph. Then, Mark shows you different ways to modify the setup with reflectors, grids and additional lights, and even shows the 3-light setup using speedlights. During the entire workshop, Mark teaches you how to meter for proper exposure and ratios with his Sekonic lightmeter.
This workshop is more than 3 hours of information that is great for beginners and pros alike, as it teaches great techniques for lighting portraits.
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $30USD
Product is a digital download. You will not receive a hard copy.
By looking at shadows, you’ll learn to position your lights.
Mark shows different metering techniques throughout the workshop.
Our model – Sam Kozuch!
You’ll learn different ways of triggering your strobes and speedlights.
Mark uses an umbrella to soften the light.
You’ll see Mark’s live results, like this comparison of the light without and with the umbrella.
The third light is added to the setup.
Mark talks about placement of light and how to avoid lens flare.
An example of adjusting the kicker light so it’s not too bright.
Mark demonstrates other light modifiers, like this snoot.
In this workshop, Mark uses grids to restrict the light.
Stunt pig drops in for a demo on how to get a solid white background in your photos.
An example of a white background while still having detail in your subject.
We switch to speedlights to show a different type of 3-light setup.
Left photo is speedlight on camera, right photo is a 3-light setup.
Mark builds a “superhero” look with two lights as kickers.
Mark meters the light hitting the back of Sam’s head.
The work-in-progress superhero photo.
In the first episode of Mark Wallace: LIVE, Mark walks through nine of his favorite lighting setups. Mark walks through the gear used, options for the setups and even shows the results of the shoot live during the workshop. This workshop is 3 hours of information that’s perfect for the beginner or intermediate photographer.
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $30USD
Mark walks through each setup step by step
Mark describes how the light surrounds the subject
Everything that Mark shoots is shown during the workshop – even the mistakes!
The workshop moves right along. There are 9 different lighting setups, about one every 20 minutes.
Mark first demonstrates the lighting setup then shows the real-time results.
Mark quickly walks through post production options in Lightroom.
Mark walks through a basic 3-light setup with speedlights.
Chat helpers Shannon and Marissa take questions from viewers so Mark can answer them during the workshop.
The workshop includes tips for using specific light modifiers like the Flashbender by Rogue.
The lighting gear in use.
Mark shows the actual images in Lightroom and give you tips for post production.
Mark demonstrates the “vertical clamshell” setup.
Mark demonstrates one of his favorite tricks; creating a gobo from black foil.
Mark gives a brief demonstration of the new Sekonic L478DR and shows how to control speedlights remotely.
Learn how to create soft light for glamorous boudoir shots.
Studio Lighting Essentials for Portrait Photography is everything you need to get started in the world of Studio Lighting. This workshop was written and hosted by Mark Wallace. Mark is known for his easy to understand teaching style and ability to take concepts and put them into practical use.
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $89USD
The digital download is packed with content. Topics include:
The DVD includes over 20 lighting setups. Mark walks you through each lighting setup and then shows you the results from his camera. Setups include:
Bonus Content: