Portrait Tips: Include Details
Levi Sim
I’ve said many times that the background in a picture is just a backdrop that’s its job is to not ruin the portrait. Well, this
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Portrait Tips: Use HDR For Softer Light
Levi Sim
If you know anything about HDR, you probably know it shouldn’t be used for portraits. High Dynamic Range photography techniques usually increase the ability to
Offbeat with Joel Grimes
Doug Daulton
Joel Grimes’ work is instantly recognizable. From powerful, dynamic posing, to a rich, yet desaturated, HDR look, to masterful compositing which is both surreal and firmly grounded in reality, his photography is iconic. His work has such intensity that, when I met Joel a few years back, expected him to be equally intense and, perhaps, aloof. Instead, Joel is easy-going, approachable and generous with his time and knowledge.
My Portrait System — Great Shots Each Time
Levi Sim
I photograph a lot of people in their places–people working and living and their environments. These environmental portraits are so much fun to make, but
Beat a Rainy Day With a Polarizer and One Tool That’s Practically Free
Levi Sim
Today was rainy, and then it was rainy and windy, but what else can I expect in the winter in the Pacific Northwest? Trouble is,
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