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Lighting for Pet Photography: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It Matters

Lighting for Pet Photography: What Works, What Doesn’t, and Why It Matters

Pet photography sits at the intersection of two things that don’t always cooperate: technically demanding lighting situations and subjects who have absolutely no interest in your shot list. Dogs are exploring, and cats just bolt out of the scene. Even the calmest golden retriever will choose the exact moment your shutter fires to shake off!

How to Photograph Dancers with Natural Light (and When to Use Flash)

How to Photograph Dancers with Natural Light (and When to Use Flash)

Photographing dancers with natural light and flash is truly a unique experience. It's about capturing a feeling mid-movement rather than a singular pose. Here are some tips to help you capture beautiful dance photos.

Photography Marketing Crash Course

Photography Marketing Crash Course

To make it as a photographer, you’re going to need to get your name out there to start finding and landing new clients. I remember how little I tru...
On location with the LASTAND & StripBox LTP

On location with the LASTAND & StripBox LTP

When you set up the new gear from LumiQuest you will realize how easy the gear is to use and that is what photographers need in the field to shoot without having to think of what our next image is or how our next shoot needs to be set up. 
Using the Award Winning LumiQuest LASTAND

Using the Award Winning LumiQuest LASTAND

LumiQuest LASTAND, a Professional Photographer Hot One for 2018, a game changing photographic tool that serves as a light stand, tripod and monopod
Micheal Alvarez on location with LumiQuest

Micheal Alvarez on location with LumiQuest

Alvarez Photography Studio On Location with LumiQuest Cover Images for BVM Magazine    It’s quite an amazing accomplishment to be invited...
In The Photographer’s Mind, On Location with LumiQuest

In The Photographer’s Mind, On Location with LumiQuest

My name is Michael Alvarez and I have been in the photography industry for a long time. This is my thought process while on location, which I try to keep pretty simple. 
Getting Started with Off Camera Flash

Getting Started with Off Camera Flash

Photography is the study of light.  It’s always an adventure and no two moments will ever look the exact same.  The natural progression from on cam...
17 Flash Photography Tips for Your Best Photos Yet

17 Flash Photography Tips for Your Best Photos Yet

Photography is the study of light.  In that study of light, it’s our job to capture and create the best light possible.  With off-camera flash we can make an image look any way we want.  Our flash photography tips are crafted to help you make your best photos ever!

Softbox Vs Umbrella - Which is best?

Softbox Vs Umbrella - Which is best?

Getting started as a photographer or buying new gear leads to a lot of decisions. Educated decisions are always better and choosing a softbox or um...
8 Tips for Shooting More Compelling Portraits

8 Tips for Shooting More Compelling Portraits

Of all the photos taken each year in the entire world, most of them are pictures of people. Why? Simple. We are people. There’s an inherent bond between us and our subjects that allows us to connect with them in a much deeper way that even the most beautiful landscapes.

Don’t believe me? Then tell me this: What kind of pictures do you have stuck to your fridge?

Mexico City: Stealing Souls On the Go with LumiQuest

Mexico City: Stealing Souls On the Go with LumiQuest

Mexico City is massive — there are more people in Ciudad De Mexico then New York City. The city is stunning and feels both ancient and hyper modern at the exact same time. With such a vibrant urban environment comes a wonderful selection of interesting and dynamic individuals to document.