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!
In 2013 I recorded Digital Photography Basics, a great workshop that covers all of the basics of photography. The workshop was recorded and broadcast live. It was made available as a digital download for a short period of time – and almost lost forever. Continue reading…
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.
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.
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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).
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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)
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 this episode of Mark Wallace: LIVE, we discuss everything you need to know about photography basics. Understanding exposure, controlling motion and getting everything in focus are the pillars of this workshop. Mark explains aperture, ISO, shutter speed, camera modes, focus points, depth of field and more. He also touches on some more advanced topics like white balance, exposure lock and lens distortion. This workshop is more than 3 hours of information that is a perfect workshop for beginner photographers, or anyone wanting to brush up on the cornerstones of digital photography.
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $30USD
Mark introduces the model, Carissa, and the volunteers.
Mark discusses three different pillars of a photo: exposure, depth of field and motion.
Matt the camera man gets a cameo!
Using an older lens, Mark demonstrates the aperture.
Learn about the different modes on your camera.
Showing examples of depth of field with our model Carissa.
Mark uses Lightroom during the workshop to show the differences in aperture values, shutter speeds, white balance and more.
Learn about what an f-stop is and how it impacts your photos.
Using white and black panels, Mark explains how your camera’s meter can sometimes get the exposure wrong.
Mark shoots photos of his guitar to demonstrate shallow depth of field.
Mark is famous for his goofy demos! In this example he and Charles create the camera frame around Carissa, and Josh plays the role of the sun.
Learn how to get shallow depth of field, like the photo on the right.
These squares are called focus points and are used to determine what spot in your frame is supposed to be in focus.
Mark tackles a viewer question about extremely shallow depth of field.
Mark uses this fan to demonstrate shutter speed.
Examples of slow shutter speeds (blurry fan blades) vs. fast shutter speeds (frozen fan blades).
Mark demonstrates his ribbon dancing skills!
The ribbon is an example of shooting moving objects like children, pets or sports.
Mark explains that while one lens looks longer, the amount it can zoom is less than the short lens.
In the second episode of Mark Wallace: LIVE, Mark takes an in-depth look at light. He explains shadows, effective size, direction of light and more while explaining how they impact your photography. Using both speedlights and studio strobes, Mark demonstrates how to get various looks with lights and light modifiers of all shapes and sizes. This workshop is over 3 hours of information that is great for beginners and intermediate shooters.
This workshop is available for download now!
Price: $30USD
Mark starts the show by describing light and how it creates shadows.
Our model catches on fire during a dramatization of the effective size of the sun.
An explanation of specular highlights – the reflection of the light source that you can see in things like eyes, glass, etc.
Shannon and Marissa join us again to take questions from the live viewers.
Mark gives a visual explanation of the Inverse Square Law and how it applies to working with lights.
This demo teaches you where to position your light in relation to your camera and subject.
You’ll learn the trick to getting rid of reflections in eyeglasses while shooting portraits.
The workshop moves right along into a thorough description of color temperature and getting the right white balance in your photos.
In response to a viewer question, Mark shows the easiest way to take a group picture on a solid white background.
Mark starts to describe different modifiers, including umbrellas.
Mark demonstrates the construction of a softbox.
Using the 4×6′ softbox, Mark demonstrates how the position of the light impacts your photo.
You’ll see Mark’s results right from his computer!
Using some supplies from an art store, Mark shows you how to build a bookend (also known as a V-flat).
Mark switches to speedlights to answer a view question about lens flare.
After shooting with the speedlights, Mark does some quick post-production in Lightroom.
The Rogue FlashBender is a great way to soften the light from a speedlight.
Mark shows off his favorite lighting tool – the grid.