In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Julie Klaasmeyer, child and senior portrait 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:
Julie Klaasmeyer, child and senior portrait photographer.
LightSource Episode 68 (Interview Series) [40:45 minutes]
LightSource E068 [18.7 MB]
In this episode:
Bill and Ed discuss:
- 70 Beauty Retouching Tutorials [Smashing Magazine]
- Nikon announces new SB-900 Speedlight
- Nik SilverEfex Pro
- Orbis Flash ringflash for portable strobes
- JAlbum Skins
Special Guest Julie Klaasmeyer discusses:
- Running a boutique photo studio
- Costumes and props to build branding
- Working out vision with clients
- Shooting in a large one room studio
- Making sure all client sessions are not the same
- Finding inspiration for creative portraits
- Keeping a natural flow during a session
- Keeping the attention of children
- Dealing with parents of subjects
- Giving clients a large selection
- Album selling strategy
- Pricing structure
- Using professional album templates to sell more albums
- Design Revolution templates and props
- Matching clothing and template colors
- Clothing selection for sessions
- Using angel wings in portraits
- Shooting available light with north facing windows
- Studio light setup as a backup plan
- Choosing a wall color for the studio
- Location photography with high school seniors
- Helping seniors choose outfits
- Advice for new portrait photographers