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Would you like to travel without the bulk of a laptop and still be able to transfer your files from your camera to your SSD drive? How about backing up all of those awesome images that you took yesterday? This is perfect for photographers and videographers, and it's a step-by-step tutorial about how to easily transfer images from your camera or your SD card to an SSD drive.

Are you frustrated with inconsistent images? Light or dark. Never predictable results. Struggling to let your creativity shine? In this video, I cover everything you need to know about exposure and exposure settings. No exposure triangles! Just a simple way to think about how light flows into your camera and what creative decisions you get to make along the way. I give you exposure setting suggestions for poorly lit rooms and where to start when outdoors, and how to make quick adjustments to get predictable results every time.

In this video, I show you how to fix the errors your family and friends are getting when they try to open your images from your iPhone on their computer or Android smartphone or mobile device. You can ask them to get the Windows HEIC and HEIF extension, but why not make your phone compatible with the world!

Tripods come with a huge selection of features. In this video, I cover many of the features and benefits of a wide assortment of tripods from really tall down to table top tripods. If you already own a tripod you probably have questions about your next one, and if you've never owned a tripod you may be wondering what are the best features to look for.

The Godox AD600 Pro is perfect for enthusiasts and professionals alike. It stands alone or can be part of a larger system. Your creativity is no longer limited by your equipment. In this video, I review the Godox AD600 Pro and explain its features and benefits. In addition, I explain the high-speed sync and what to watch out for. You won't be disappointed. FYI - This video is NOT sponsored by anyone. I paid for all of this gear with my own money.

Finder can be so powerful for photographers and Mac users alike, but Apple's default settings are not optimized for finding files or navigating through folders. It can be drastically improved with a few quick changes. If you have a new Mac or you've been using your Mac for a while, this will help. In this video, I share the settings that I use as a photographer and show you what each setting does so you can decide for yourself. Locate files quickly and review the preview with the information you want and none of the stuff you don't.

One thing you absolutely want to change on every Mac is how your dock looks and acts. The default settings on your Apple computer use up too much screen space, with lots icons that are not very useful or that you ever open. In this video, I show you how to set all of your dock preferences so that it works well for you and doesn't use up that valuable screen space.

Tired of out of focus or soft-looking images? In this video, I show you 4 ways that you can instantly make focusing easy. No need for expensive cameras. These tips work with any camera, including your smartphone. 4 tips to help with your camera, PLUS 1 extra tip to help you get sharp images with your smartphone.

Do you want to explore using a beauty dish for portrait photography without spending a ton of money on strobe equipment? Would you like to buy equipment that is guaranteed to work well for any shoot, and be versatile enough that when you're ready to upgrade or add to your system it comes along with you? In this video, I review the beauty dish for the Godox AD200 Pro which does exactly all of that and more. It's a beauty dish and reflector all in one. No special adapters. It comes with accessories that make it very versatile.

This video gives you an idea of how I do senior portraits. If you have any questions or would like to book, please visit 358studios.com

Are you a photographer looking for an inexpensive way to market your services? In this video, I give an example of how I use a short video to highlight my Senior Portrait services. It's easy and you can post these types of videos on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and your own website to help market what you do. You can also send out video emails or use a link to your video to market to future and existing clients. There's nothing like a friend of a friend sharing your video to someone that may be interested in hiring you.

Do you want to explore flash and strobe photography? Would you like to buy equipment that is guaranteed to work well for any shoot, and be versatile enough that when you're ready to upgrade or add to your system it comes along with you? In this video, I review the Godox AD200 Pro which does exactly all of that and more. It's a strobe and a Speedlight all in one. The AD200 Pro comes with all of the features of professional strobes but in a versatile, compact, and inexpensive package. For professionals and amateurs alike, you won't be disappointed.

Have you ever wondered, what is the best portrait lens? Are you tired of spending money on photography gear that isn't exactly what you needed or thought you needed? In this video, I show you the actual difference between lenses from 16 mm to 200 mm and everything in between. Take a look at sample images and get the pros and cons of each focal length so you can make an educated decision about the best portrait lens for you. Whether you're beginning photographer or you've been shooting for quite a while this video has something to offer for all levels.

Do you have a camera or a smartphone? Have you ever heard that you need to stop shooting because the sun is directly overhead? Or the pictures you take sometimes have people squinting with dark circles under their eyes? In this video, I share several professional portrait photographer secrets, tips, and hacks to make your images and portraits in direct sunlight look great. In fact, they look better than great. Keep shooting all day long. Don't stop and wait for the harsh noon sun to pass. Take pictures of family and friends all day with these little tricks. This works for professionals, as well as amateur photographers and others whether you have a fancy camera or just your smartphone.

Ever take a group photo that has one or more people blinking in every shot? In this tutorial, I show you how to quickly fix eyes that are blinking or closed, using Photoshop. This also works with images with only one person or if you have people that smile in one image but not another. Fix it all quickly in Photoshop.

Would you like to add some really cool looking images to your portfolio? Do you do product shots for clients? Have you been looking for a project for the kids? Are you a beginning photographer and want to make some cool images? In this video, I show you the basics of splash photography, without using expensive studio strobes and cameras, but with a simple iPhone and/or Android smartphone. You can do this with anything from M&M's to fruit to lipstick. Try it out and post your results in the comments below. I'd love to see how creative you can get.

This is a beginning photography tutorial. Just the basics without all of the details of what to do. Get images into Lightroom quickly, and start playing with them now. This video will give you everything you need to do just that.

Don't Import Another Image into LIGHTROOM without this editing time saver. You will thank us later.

If you're importing images into Lightroom, make sure you are using this time-saving tip before you do. Automatically set white balance, vibrance, saturation, sharpening, and any other commonly applied settings to every image as you import them. No need to go through your Lightroom library and synchronize settings manually. In this video, I show you how to create and use a preset to add settings automatically during your import, saving you hours of editing time.

Lightroom has a ton of editing power! This video highlights 5 (actually 6) tools that I use in every edit to make my images pop! Learn how to use crop overlay, composition layouts, white balance, sharpening, auto tone, and HSL color sliders. In this video, I show you all of them.

Do you want to look like a PRO? The number one thing you can do is understand your camera's aperture and how it changes your images. In this video, I cover the basics of your camera's aperture, explain what f-stop means, and use a lot of images to show you how depth of field works.

Understand how to use shutter speed for both photography and video. I use lots of images to explain and show you the two basics of shutter speed that allow you to freeze action or create motion blur? Once you get it, you got it and can apply this knowledge to any image you create. In this tutorial, I also show you how to set your shutter speed when shooting video and how to apply your new knowledge to shooting videos with different frame rates (FPS).

This video is a little long, but once you know this stuff you will have the basics of image management and how to inexpensively store your pictures. Most importantly, when you want to backup your images and be able to find them years later, my system makes it easy. I walk through an import into Lightroom, and how you name, store, and backup everything.

In this tutorial, I explain how to hold your camera steady and eliminate blurry photos and shaky video but I also answer questions from my Instagram followers like:
- What type of editing software would you recommend to a new photographer?
- What kind of camera do your recommend to video sports games?
- How did you get your studio floor so reflective?
- As a new photographer, how do I price myself?

Have you ever wanted to take better pictures of athletes, but you're not sure how to start or what may be going wrong? In this video, I show you all of my inside tips on how to get people to relax, how to talk to them, what angles to look for and even how to take pictures outdoors. This video is specifically focused on cheer and stunt athletes.