Blog
A blog collection of tips and tricks for your Atlanta portrait and headshot sessions, and some recaps of my past work with amazing clients.
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Black and White Rim Lighting
I use off-camera flash to highlight the edges of a subject and visually cut them out from the background via rim lighting.
About Mike – Stories of Why #2
Going beyond the “About Me” section of my website. This is Story #2 about what inspires my photography. A tale of lights, persuasion, and teenage hormones.
Automotive Painter Portraits | Atlanta Creative Photography
Capturing Stylized Editorial Portraits of an Automotive Painter using five-plus lights with gels. We capture mixing paint and spraying actual cars.
Behind The Scenes of a Personal Brand Photography Session
A quick recap of a hilarious and fun personal brand portrait session with Latesha Lynch Designs! We shot at White Wall Woodstock studio and got a bunch of great content, including some funny behind the scenes moments! I describe how I shape light in an all-white studio to vary the images and add variety.Â
About Mike – Stories of Why #1
Going deeper beyond the standard “About Me” section of my website. This is Story #1 of why I got into photography. A tale of sand, abuse (kidding) by a relative, large birds, and giant lenses.
Dramatic Lighting Headshots for Actors
I take a standard headshot portrait of an actor and apply a painterly look that takes inspiration from Rembrandt’s paintings. I walk through the how and why of the set up as well.
Creative Lighting Cosplay and Punk Portraits at Krog Street Tunnel
Name two styles that are crazy vibrant in color and exude personality in unexpected ways. I got to capture both Punk and Cosplay awesomeness in a recent creative portrait shoot with my friend Rachel. Throw in the vibrant Krog Street Market & Tunnel as a background and let the attitude shine.
Should You Take Portraits On Location Or In A Studio?
Picking where to shoot your portrait session is tricky. Do you need to rent a studio or can you shoot on location? There are pros and cons to each, and depending on what you need, you should consider one over the other. So how do you decide?
My Top Atlanta Portrait Locations
Check out the various reasons why you should consider shooting your portraits on location vs using a studio.
My Top Atlanta Portrait Studios & Why To Use Them
A list of my favorite Atlanta portrait studios! I also explain why you should consider taking your portraits in a studio as well.
