In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with master of the dramatic portrait – Michael Grecco, a commercial, editorial and advertising photographer.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Special Guest:
Michael Grecco, commercial and advertising photographer and author.
Michael is a master at lighting people. He has photographed for many major magazines, advertisers and clebrities. Known for his dramatic style and edgy look he has become an icon in his field. Micheal has released a new book which illustrates his style and approach with images and explainations. The book is titled “Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait“. Michael talks with us about his book, as well as his approach to photography and lighting.
LightSource Episode 30 (Interview Series) [64:50 minutes]
LightSource E030 [27.9MB]
In this episode:
Bill and Ed discuss:
- Flickr group activity
- Bill checks out the Pro4um.com
- Christmas gift ideas:
- Dean Collins DVDs ($150)
- Shootsmarter Digital Lighting Techniques DVD ($50)
- Balance Smarter ($70)
- Subscription to Digital Photo Pro
- Photo District News, PDN
- Expodisc
- Alien Bees Remote Triggers
- Rosco Creative gel kit
- Iview media Pro
- Acdsee pro
- Alien Bee ABR800 ringflash
- Alien Bee Moon Unit
- Photoflex Starflash 650
Special Guest Michael Grecco discusses:
- Time lapse photos as a photo shoot video with Martin Scorsese
- Time lapse with Penelope Cruz
- Getting started in photography
- His street photography project
- Gaining the trust of subjects on the street
- Breaking down barriers with celebrities and CEOs
- Why light modifiers are just tools
- Not using the LCD for decisions
- His camera choice
- Face-centric lighting
- His new lighting book “Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait” [via: Amazon or Signed copies from Michael]
- Seperating photographic elements during a session
- Getting a signed copy of the book
- What a fresnel light does
- LightTools softbox grids