Delivering the Goods
I always tell workshop students that as much as I dislike getting up early, I rarely regret being out at dawn. Today was one of those exceptions. I was up at 4:30 this morning to
Travel Photography Tips from Bob Holmes
We're back with National Geographic photographer, Bob Holmes, and he's talking about some of the challenges of travel photography. Travel Photography Today Travel photography as we know it is a thing of the past. I
Don’t Freak Out!
Hi, I'm Jessica Sterling, a portrait and event photographer based here in Los Angeles. And today I wanted to talk about self confidence and fear. It is one of the biggest subjects, questions, aspects of
How Rolling Stones Photographer Michael Zagaris Captures Real Moments
Michael Zagaris, better known as the Z-Man, has been shooting rock and roll for over five decades, notably for the Rolling Stone magazine, and he knows the beat inside out. In fact, they call him
Putting People at Ease
I'm Jessica Sterling, the portrait and event photographer based in Los Angeles. And today I wanted to talk about helpful tips to put people at ease when you're photographing them. Putting People at Ease First
How John Lund Creates Fantastic Images with Photoshop
John Lund is a master of compositing and creating illusions in Photoshop, like seeing elephants surfing. But his advice, like how to direct a photo shoot, is applicable for any photographer watching. Listen, as he
Tips for Outstanding Sports Photography
John Todd is a dynamic sports photographer who's managed to capture some of the biggest sporting events from surfing, to golf, to soccer. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, ESPN, the New York Times,
How Much Should I Charge for My Work?
I'm Jessica Sterling, a portrait and event photographer based here in Los Angeles. Today I want to talk a little bit about how to set your pricing. The question "how much should I charge?" It
How a Patagonia Photographer Gets Amazing Images
Imagine your job is to travel the world capturing gorgeous surfing scenes or climbing big walls like El Capitan in Yosemite. That's what Jeff Johnson does for Patagonia, and he has a catalog of work
What NOT to Say at a Photo Shoot (and What to Say Instead!)
I'm Jessica Sterling and I'm a portrait and event photographer based in Los Angeles. Today we're going to talk about what NOT to say in a photo shoot, and what you should say instead. Be
