I’m excited to share this with you – my first course with the fabulous online-training site, Lynda.com! This course is geared towards the photo-beginner and provides some super simple ways to create beautiful photos in natural light. Whether you’re just starting out in photography or simply brushing up on your natural light shooting skills, I think you’ll find it to be an illuminating experience 
Click HERE for a FREE 7-day trial to Lynda.com
If you’re near St Louis come see me this Friday and Saturday at Creve Coeur Camera! I’ll be teaching 101 classes in Studio Lighting, Green Screen, and Speedlight lighting. I’ll also be signing copies of my books, Portrait and Candid Photography and Make Money with your Digital Photography.
Here’s a great idea to liven up any party or event – shoot pictures on green screen! You can set up the easy-to-use green screen backdrop virtually anywhere, then just pop them into the included Photo Illusions software for instant composite photos. Fast, fun, and affordable – your party will be a hit! Here are just a few images I created using the Erin Manning Creation Kit.
Watch this video and I’ll show you how I did it.
Learn how to photograph action sports shots of your family using a fast shutter speed, good lighting, and the right background. I’ll also show you how the right memory card is super important when capturing the action.
This Digital Photography 101 DVD contains 21 short videos designed to entertain, educate, and inspire. The content is focused on the photo-beginner and enthusiast and makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in taking better pictures, from teenagers to seniors and everyone in between!
Here’s one of the videos from the DVD:
Memory Cards – What to Look for and How to Use Them
Most people are happier when they are doing things they like to do or spending time with people they care about. When photographing kids, include their friends, family, pets, or toys and watch the fun begin.
Erin Manning’s NEW Digital Photography 101 DVD
Are your pictures looking a little…blah? Are you overwhelmed with all your camera options? Would you like to know more about the light and composing a good shot? Do those “techie” videos make your brain turn off and your eyes glaze over? You’re in the right place. This DVD is focused on the photo-beginner and enthusiast. It also makes the perfect gift for anyone interested in taking better pictures, from teenagers to seniors and everyone in between!
Are your vacation photos looking a little…blah? Are people falling asleep during your slideshows? Help is on the way!
Check out my guest post for Animoto
Announcing the winner of my Home Studio Lighting Kit contest! The FJ Westcott Top Pro Tour in Burbank was an amazing success. From lighting patterns, lighting ratios, composition, and hands-on shooting with live models – everyone had fun and learned something new. We selected the Top 10 images and after careful consideration we have chosen the winner of the Home Studio Lighting Kit, it’s…drum roll please …Frederick Melikian! Honorable Mentions go out to Michael Palma and Judith Grothause. Congratulations! Thank you all for participating in the workshop and the contest, it was wonderful meeting you. I hope to see you again in another workshop.
The Winner
Frederick Melikian
Honorable Mentions
Michael Palma
Judith Grothause
