Archive for the ‘Portraits’ Category

Come See Me on May 10th and 11th at Creve Coeur Camera!

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

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.

Graduation Party Fun

Monday, March 25th, 2013

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.


How to Take Better Baby Photos

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Check out these tips for capturing better baby photographs! I’ll show you how to set the scene for beautiful images, how to capture close-up images, and I’ll share information about using the right memory card in your camera so you never miss a shot.

The perfect gift for the photo-enthusiast

Sunday, December 9th, 2012

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

Outdoor Portraiture – part 1

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Part 1 of the very first episode on The Whole Picture.


Outdoor Portraiture – part 2

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Part 2 of the very first episode on The Whole Picture.

Create a great portrait

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

This video clip is from the educational DVD included in my Home Studio Lighting Kit. Watch to learn more about using a reflector with constant lights and how to create your own Facebook profile picture.