I’m happy to announce that Digital Photography Basics is now available. And it’s just 10 bucks! This is a great workshop that’s perfect for those who are just getting started, but if you want to see a professional at work then you should check out boudoir photography. Learn about camera modes, the exposure triangle, metering, white balance, and more!
Category Archives: Fundamentals
The Where To Start Chart
The Where To Start Chart is a tools designed to help beginning photographers navigate the settings on their camera. The chart is an interactive PDF file with links to hours of free photography tutorials. If you get to a spot and are unsure what something means, just click the box to watch a video about that topic.
The Many Looks of the 1 Light Portrait
Join Profoto and Mark Wallace on February 19, 1pm EST and learn about the many looks that can be achieved using a 1-light set-up. It is all about light shaping.
Sign up today and join us for this free webinar.
The webinar takes place on February 19 at 7PM CET (10AM Los Angeles, 1PM New York, 6PM London, 7PM Paris, +2AM Beijing, +3AM Tokyo, +5AM Sydney).
Understanding Watt Seconds
Learn all about Watt Seconds in this episode of Digital Photography 1 on 1. Mark answers the question, “How many watt seconds do I need?” Mark will show you that Ws don’t equate to light output. He’ll put several studio strobes to the test to find out which one is the most efficient.
Gear used in this video
- Profoto D1 500 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Flashpoint II 1220A Monolight, 600 Watt Second Strobe
- Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air Monolight Flash with Built-in Reflector & Power Cable, Coated Flash Tube
- Flashpoint 2420 Monolight, 1200 Watt Second Fan Cooled Strobe, 120 volt
- Profoto Pro-8a 1200 Air Power Pack, 1200 Watt Second Flash Generator
- Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster, Programmable Digital Flash & Ambient Exposure Meter
- Profoto Zoom Reflector 2 – Accepts Profoto Grids, No Gridholder Needed
- Profoto Silver Umbrella 42″
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S Nikkor Lens – Nikon U.S.A. Warranty
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Flashpoint 60″ x 60″ PZ Octabox. 5 Foot Octabox
Getting it Right in Camera
In this episode Mark takes us through his creative process to see if it’s possible to get it right in camera. Join Mark in the studio for a hands-on demonstration that shows how he uses photography fundamentals to achieve his final images. Does he get what he wants? Is it possible to get it right in camera? Watch and find out.
Gear used in this video
- X-Rite Digital ColorChecker Passport, Exposure & White Balance System
- Sekonic Exposure Profile Target II
- PhotoVision 14″ Pocket One-Shot Digital Calibration Target
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver #801-130
- Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs
- Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate
The Position of Light
In this week’s episode Mark discusses the position of light and how it affects the mood of the photograph. Watch as Mark takes you through an in-studio exercise to illustrate how moving the position of your light source can affect the contrast and highlights.
Gear used in this video
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels,
- Profoto Acute2R 1200 Pro Value Pack
- Photoflex Litedome Platinum, Large 36″ x 48″ Softbox
- Photoflex Litedome Platinum, Small 16″ x 22″ Softbox.
- Westcott Photo Basics 40″ 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector Kit with Case, Reflector Holder Arm & Stand
- Savage Seamless Background Paper, 107″ wide x 50 yards, Slate Gray, #26
Metadata
In this week’s episode Mark explains what metadata is and how it can be used in a photographer’s workflow. Watch as Mark takes you through various applications that utilize metadata to help you organize your work.
Gear used in this video
Working with Models
In this video Mark gives some tips on working with models. This video is focused on what to do before, during, and after the shoot. Mark also gives tips on where to find models.
Don’t miss the bloopers at the end. It’s a dance off!
Gear used in this video
- Nikon D3S Body Only
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G AF-S VR II Zoom-Nikkor ED-IF Lens
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels,
- Sekonic L-758DR DigitalMaster, Programmable Digital Flash & Ambient Exposure Meter
- Profoto Acute2R 1200 Pro Value Pack
- Tether tableTether Tools Tether Table Premier, 18″ x 16″ – Black
- Manfrotto 055XPROB Black Tripod Legs
- Manfrotto Midi Ball Head 498 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate
- PocketWizard MultiMAX Transceiver, Remote Control Radio Slave.
- Flashpoint 60″ x 60″ PZ Octabox. 5 Foot Octabox
- Flashpoint Speed Ring Adapter to fit Profoto (Requires Mounting Ring)
- Savage Seamless Background Paper, 107″ wide x 50 yards, Super White, #1
- Westcott Illuminator Reflector Panel 30″ Silver/Black
- Apple MacBook Pro 15.4 inch LED Notebook
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom V4 Software
Bracketing
In this week’s episode Mark answers a viewer’s question regarding bracketing. Watch as Mark walks through the basic steps of exposure, flash, and focus bracketing.
Gear used in this video
Choosing the Right Lens
In this episode Mark Wallace answers the question, “which lens should I buy?” Mark also describes perspective distortion and compression.