You don’t need to visit an exotic location to stage a wonderful photo shoot. In this video you will see how to set up a photography session in your own backyard with a few simple props. Professional photographer Layne Kennedy shows you how easy it is to vary the scene just by moving a few feet. He also explains why some colors and lighting situations will produce better results than others.
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6:17Planning for Your Spring Photography Shoot
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2:34HDR Photography Tips for Shooting a Cell Block
A HDR photography session in a deserted prison? Why not! Professional photographer and instructor, Tony Sweet, takes you to an old prison cell block for what he calls “a great HDR venue” because of the dynamic lighting range from bright skylights to dark stone walls. You will learn to deviate from your normal light reading…
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2:20Seasonal Photography: Tips for Capturing Year-Round Photos – Course Preview
If you aspire to pursue seasonal photography and want to come up with beautiful images throughout the year, with OPG you can! This Seasonal Photography Course will give you the skills, insights, and tricks needed to capture beauty all year long and share it with others.
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11:50Processing the Tower Window
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