by LeeVaris | Apr 29, 2014 | Tutorials
Despite the wishes of most avid photographers, the photographic image is not really finished at the moment of capture. Every image can benefit with some level of post processing, even if it is just a modest adjustment in white balance or contrast. Most people never...
by LeeVaris | Feb 19, 2014 | Photography, Tutorials
As some of you may know, I have been teaching workshops on still life photography using a special lighting technique I call “Lighting in Layers.” Of course, this technique is especially well suited to objects that don’t move, but everyone always asks...
by LeeVaris | Aug 19, 2013 | Tutorials
I recently posted a tutorial for my “False Color Technique” here and I’ve had to revise the technique drastically. The basic approach involves placing different shots of the same subject, with different lighting directions, into the individual...
by LeeVaris | Mar 22, 2012 | Photography
Sometimes you have to embrace problems to find solutions. I recently had the good fortune to shoot some photos for a friend’s headshot. Renee Sher needed a headshot for her therapy practice but also wanted some “play” photos to indulge her alter ego...
by LeeVaris | Nov 23, 2011 | Tutorials
How to deal with the unfortunate facial expression in group portraits Ah… its that time of the year! The time when we are challenged to capture the idealized family portrait to send out in greeting cards or gifts to friends and family. To help you along during...