090820 Verizon - photo shoot from Dave Hill on Vimeo.

If you ever wondered what a *real* photoshoot was supposed to look like… here it is!

Joe McNally is the man when it comes to getting the shot.  This video isn’t what you think and it’s got all the attitude you’ll need to get through your shoot or any other day for that matter.

Keep making photos.

Incredibly great video shot with mostly natural light (if not all natural light).  There’s a lesson to be learned here about low budget/high caliber video too.  Thanks to Allyson Kalie for the music suggestion.

I’ll never be this organized (well, without my wife I’d barely be able to find my way past the driveway), but I can dream of participating in photo shoots like this!  I’m going to post this to the blog in case a huge sports team decides I’m their man!

Toronto Maple Leafs Photo Shoot from Finn O'Hara on Vimeo.

Joe is one of those funny geeks who gets paid top dollar to photograph models.  The models must get paid a lot as they even laugh at Joe’s lame jokes.  The cool part of this video lies in this tree of small strobe lights.  There’s no less than 10 lights on this rig.

After watching this video I feel like I can be a pro photographer!  Kevin is inspirational in the fact that he doesn’t blow $100,000 on a set, uses his own space and turns in some edgy Soccer photos.  Kevin does this in a low ceiling, room with very simple backdrops and good command of his subjects.

I’m flagging this video for my further review for when I get a big assignment and need to calm my fears with simplicity in shooting.

I’m giving this video a full 5 stars for inspiration.  Kevin’s not teaching technique in this vid, but he’s illustrating how he runs the show, which definitely makes this episode a must see!

My blog is a way I collect links and where I publicly spend a minute or two reflecting on those links.  The last few days I’ve viewed a couple dozen “how to” photography videos and I came upon one I wanted to embed in this site.  However, this feature was disabled by the author on YouTube.  I’m sure he’s experienced a bit of frustration with people cross posting his content, but I view this a bit different…I actually like when people re-use my content on their web sites and attribute me as the author.  While I’ll post a link on this outdoor photographers video, I did hesitate in promoting the link on this web site.  I’m curious if there were other’s who wouldn’t post this video link on their own web sites, but not so much as to want to search them out and put their comments here!

Link in question: 

PhotoGavin created a great video on the basics of using a flash outdoors.  Incorporating the final photos while the video runs makes this an exceptional learning tool.  Loved the use of the wireless synchs and the 1/250th synch speed note.

I’ve discovered YouTube as a source for my learning of portrait photography.  I’m posting on this blog for two purposes to share with my readers is an obvious plus.  For my own personal gain I’ll type a sentence or two what I liked about the video.

From this video I' learned two points.  Have the family dress in long sleeves and break down groups of people into smaller units and combinations.

Dan Winter’s video has left an impression on me like no other.  4:26 to change your view on the passion it takes to be a pro photographer…

This is a video that only a photographer will appreciate.  Seriously, a guy who uses his flying super power to save a photoshoot?

Starting with the photo shoot and ending with the Magazine production this video has everything in between.  I loved seeing a pro setup shop!  This will definitely get your attention

Cover creation from Peter Belanger on Vimeo.