In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Embry Rucker, commercial and lifestyle photographer.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
Embry Rucker, commercial photographer.
View a special Embry Rucker image gallery on http://lightsource.squarespace.com
LightSource Episode 59 (Interview Series) [42:29 minutes]
LightSource E059 [19.4 MB]
In this episode:
Bill and Ed discuss:
- Nikon web site
- nik software releases Viveza
- New book from Matt Kloskowski – Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop’s Most Powerful Feature
- picnik unlocks pro features
- aperture 2 released
- Hollywoods perfect woman
- DIY Backdrops from home depot video
- action in the LightSource flickr group
Special Guests Embry Rucker discusses:
- Getting started in action sports photography
- Using the snow as a reflector
- Transitioning into a commercial lifestyle photographer
- Shooting on location, run and gun photo shoots
- Lighting on location
- Bare minimum equipment list
- Using a beauty dish
- Powering a triggering light setups
- Using assistants
- When grip and high end gear is the right choice
- What he recommends for purchase
- Advice for getting into the commercial photography industry
- Post processing