Vanelli

Vanelli is an accomplished photographer, educator, and author from Florida. He was once a Triple Crown Karate champion before turning to teach visual arts. With years of experience, he has created educational videos and written many articles on photography. Vanelli is a popular speaker at major photography conferences and has developed educational programs like Click for Kids. He serves as Skylum Software’s Director of Education, teaching workshops and producing photography tutorials for his respected Vanelli and Friends series, including hosting the Luminar Coffee Break show.

How I got the shot: Negative fill

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Deciding I wanted a negative fill, dramatic image ahead of time, I scoped out the room for potential subjects. I was instantly drawn to our

Split lighting for a dramatic portrait

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Split light isn’t one of the most flattering light patterns but it is one of the most dramatic ones. Here’s how to use just one

3-2-1 Backup for photographers

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It’s hard to put a price tag on years of memories you captured in photos or the hours of video you took that still brings

Color coordinate your photoshoot with ColorReader EZ

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Matching colors for a photoshoot has gotten a lot easier thanks to ColorReader EZ by Datacolor. This pocket-size device lets you scan colors from a

Get started calibrating your monitor with the SpyderX

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An uncalibrated computer monitor makes it difficult to properly edit images. You see nice colors and a properly exposed image, but when you view the

Five tips for printing your photos

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We live in the most photographed century Thanks to point-and-shoot cameras, lower prices on professional DSLRs and cell phones, we live in the most photographed

Photographers should get TSA PreCheck

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I’m writing this article while waiting at the gate for my delayed flight in Phoenix heading to Orlando. My friend Richie and I just finished

Versatile for video or photography lighting: The Genaray PortaSun

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I’ve been searching for a versatile video light for my Zoom/YouTube live broadcast that could also be used for product and portrait photography that wouldn’t

Don’t forget to style the photoshoot

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Sometimes photographers can get so wrapped up with the technical side of a photoshoot that they forget to add a key element that makes the

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Organizing multiple photoshoots from one memory card

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Typically, it’s best to dedicate a memory card to one shoot. After the session, you import your images into your computer, rename them, add a

How to get emotion from your subject

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There are six basic emotions — sadness, surprise, fear, happiness, disgust, anger. Understanding these emotions will help you bring them out in your subjects to create memorable photographs.

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