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Blog postUnleashed The Student Way Proof you don't need to be a pro photographer or spend a lot of money on strobes.
Model: Janelee Rodriguez HMU: Jerri Graham Photos and story by: Jennifer Emery Recently, while teaching my Commercial Photography Course at LMU in Los Angeles, the students got a chance to shoot with the Interfit Badger Unleashed! Battery Powered, no cords needed!
We experimented with different beauty Lighting techniques Using the Intefit Foldable Softbox or the F -
Blog postRED, WHITE AND BLUE The Photography Happy Hour - Episode 2 Beauty Lighting with a Twist
Watch the video for a full tutorial
Episode Two of the Photography Happy Hour
Be sure to subscribe: to the Photography Happy Hour and my blog for updates and new videos.
Here's a great video tutorial on how to achieve beauty lighitng with an interesting twist on the catch light.
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Blog postPhotographing a Movie Poster Fun demo with my LMU students
So you want to shoot movie posters.....
Here's a great demo I did at Cherry Soda Studios with my Loyola Marymount University Students, for my Commercial Lighting Class.
The assignment was for the students to come up with an imaginary Film or TV show and create a Movie Poster plus individual cast photos. For the demo I decided on a western theme. So Cow-Girl-Up and lets see how we created our lightin -
Blog postHappy New Year & Merry Christmas The Continuous Light/Modeling Light feature on the Interfit Honey Badgers
Staring 18 year old BOB THE CAT
For the new year, I thought I would do a little feature on Interfit's newest product the Honey Badger strobe and its amazingly powerful modeling lights that can double as continuous lights.
I wanted to do a Christmas card featuring our last pet, Bob-The-Cat. He's 18 years ol -
Blog postHoney-Honey The Photography Happy Hour - Episode 1 One-Light Headshots w/ the Honey Badger
If you tuned in recently to Episode One of the Photography Happy Hour, this is a follow-up on how to achieve headshot lighting using just one light.
Be sure to subscribe: to the Photography Happy Hour and my blog for updates and new videos.
Here's a quick instructional on how to use the Honey Badger Strobe by Interfit Photographic.
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Blog postThe Honey Badger Part 1 I recently got my hands on Interfit Photographic's newest product, The Honey Badger Strobe. List price an amazingly low $299. Not only that, included in the box with this 320w per second compact flash head, is a 24" pop-up soft-box, power cable, and sync cord. Seriously, what a deal.
This was also my first shoot with my new Canon 5D Mark IV. Check out my upcoming Photography Happy Hour video tutorials, where we use the Mark IV to shoot motion, a -
Blog postSMASH THE CAKE Why do photo sessions cost what they do?
An article for the photography client & photographer's guidance
Staring nephew SY THE DESTROYER and lots of balls... because Sy really likes balls.... It all starts with an email from my sister requesting a Smash The Cake Photo Session for my nephew's 1st birthday. And it ends with me hosing off the backdrop flooring in the backyard.
Not that I mind, my husband even had fun helping ou -
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Blog postDaily Blast Live Promo Shoot The Headshot Here is blog post #2 on the TEGNA, Inc Daily Blast Live Production Stills. Today's entry will cover the cast headshots. Above is how the final versions are used on the website.
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Lets start with the setup.
Learning to do a good studio headshot is essential for Commercial Portrait Photography.
This is the lighting diagram I gave to my assistants for the headshot setup.&n -
Blog postThe Nude Conceptual Approches to Fine Art Photography By Jennifer (Zivolich) Emery My 2nd photography book has been published! You can buy it now on Amazon.com
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Blog postThe Daily Blast Live Promo Shoot I have to say, it never gets old doing a promo shoot for a new TV show. I was totally honored to be hired by TEGNA, Inc, a while back, to photograph the cast of the new show Daily Blast Live. Often I can't post immediately about my shoots so here it is a little late. Above is the final version of the group photo that was used in the press release:
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Blog postThe Mermaid Shootout WPPI weekend in Las Vegas Mermaid Blog Post #4
A fantastic Mermaid Shootout during WPPI weekend in association with Interfit Photographic.
Mermaid in the Desert Get 10% off Interfit products now by using code "EMERY10" enter code at check out
One last post on the Mermaid shootout. I love this one because the sky opened up a bit and the pose is just so perfect to advertise the sign of the location.
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Blog postThe Mermaid Shootout WPPI weekend in Las Vegas Mermaid Blog Post #3
A fantastic Mermaid Shootout during WPPI weekend in association with Interfit Photographic.
Mermaid in the Desert Get 10% off Interfit products now by using code "EMERY10" enter code at check out
Image setting:
Canon 17-35mm L series at 24mm
ISO 160
1/180
f/5.6
Why these settings? I wanted the background to come out and not over expose.... an -
Blog postThe Mermaid Shootout WPPI weekend in Las Vegas Mermaid Blog Post #2
This image is straight out of camera. The only photoshop is skin smoothing.
Get 10% off Interfit products now by using code "EMERY10" enter code at checkout
Back in February I conducted a fantastic Mermaid Shootout during WPPI weekend in association with Interfit Photographic. I know, long time to do a blog post, but I thought it was time to talk about lighting and achieving the look st -
Blog postThe Mermaid Shootout WPPI weekend in Las Vegas Mermaid Blog Post #1
This image is straight out of camera. Yes you can light like this. No need for filters later.
The only photoshop here is skin smoothing.
Get 10% off Interfit products now by using code "EMERY10" enter code at checkout
Back in February I conducted a fantastic Mermaid Shootout during WPPI weekend in association with Interfit Photographic. I know, long time before blog post, b -
Blog postBeauty Photography Lighting Techniques Blog Post 4 of 4 Use my Interfit discount code for an extra 10% off EMERY10
To followup on my Beauty Photography Lighting Workshop at LACP, this is 4 of 4 short and sweet tutorials that I hope you enjoy.
These posts will cover use of Interfit Photographic lighting equipment. As you know, I am an Interfit Brand Ambassador. And just a note, as an Ambassador I try out, use, and post about their products, but I -
Blog postBeauty Photography Lighting Techniques Blog Post 3 of 4 Use my Interfit discount code for an extra 10% off EMERY10
To followup on my Beauty Photography Lighting Workshop at LACP, this is 3 of 4 short and sweet tutorials that I hope you enjoy.
These posts will cover use of Interfit Photographic lighting equipment. As you know, I am an Interfit Brand Ambassador. And just a note, as an Ambassador I try out, use, and post about their products, but I -
Blog postBeauty Photography Lighting Techniques Blog Post 2 of 4 Use my Interfit discount code for an extra 10% off EMERY10
To followup on my Beauty Photography Lighting Workshop at LACP, this is 2 of 4 short and sweet tutorials that I hope you enjoy.
These posts will cover use of Interfit Photographic lighting equipment. As you know, I am an Interfit Brand Ambassador. And just a note, as an Ambassador I try out, use, and post about their products, but I -
Blog postBeauty Photography Lighting Techniques Blog Post 1 of 4 Use my Interfit discount code for an extra 10% off EMERY10
To follow up on my Beauty Photography Lighting Workshop at LACP, this is 1 of 4 short and sweet tutorials that I hope you enjoy.
These posts will cover use of Interfit Photographic lighting equipment. As you know, I am an Interfit Brand Ambassador. And just a note, as an Ambassador I try out, use, and post about their products, but I am not p -
Blog postLocation Lighting With Minimal Equipment There's More Then One Way to Skin a Cat Taking lighting equipment on location can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Packing your bag with minimal light-weight equipment can take you from an amateur to a pro with just a little bit of knowhow. Lets start basic and work our way up and compare the differences in use of light sources.
Starting with a basic reflector.
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Blog postMy photo collective's - 2nd photography Show If you have not been paying attention, less then a year ago, I partnered with a friend to form a Photography Collective called Arts District Los Angeles Photo Collective...
ADLA Photo Collective for short.....
ADLA is a coop form photography collective, that shares a 2500 sqft studio space for a very low fee and bands together to help in our joint pursuit of photography work a -
Blog postUp next. This week in San Francisco. See my Painted Ladies Series IN PRINT
CHOCOLATE AND ART SHOW - SAN FRANCISCO - APRIL 21 - 22
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Blog postJennifer Emery at Canon Learning Live Canon Live Learning Free Seminar
Lighting equipment sponsor by PHOTTIX
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"High Fashion Outdoor Location Strobe Lighting Techniques with Jennifer Emery"
April 12th, 2016
6pm-8pm
Canon Live Learning Orange County
Award winning photographer, educator, and author of "Lighting Design for Commercial Por -
Blog postTooting my own horn while tooting my friend and client's horn Loudly! http://variety.com/2015/film/news/thor-ragnarok-writer-stephany-folsom-1201652254/
Recently I shot some new promotional headshots of my friend screenwriter Stephany Folsom. It was just announced on Variety that she has been tapped by Marvel to polish the Script for the new "Thor: Ragnarok" movie. She is also currently working on the new Disney film "The Princess of North Sudan". I don -
Blog postSetting up a studio for headshots alone. No problem. do it in fast timelapes.
https://vimeo.com/144306495
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Blog post2015 Holiday Portrait Sessions Are Here Shooting one weekend only
Dec 4th, 5th, 6th
Book today. Space is very limited this year! Cheer!
Deadline to Book you session is
Nov 25th, 2015
A deposit must be made to hold the date.
Contact today: jennifer@pbjcandids.com
888-817-4686
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Blog post10 years later. Hurricane Katrina Animal Rescue
A look back at my work as a volunteer photojournalist with an animal rescue group.
IMG_6477Animal Rescue mark a house "2, dogs, 1 dead & 1 taken".
30 days after Hurricane Katrina, I lead a group of 3 volunteer photojournalist to document the effort to rescue animals in the Lower 9th Ward. What we saw was a neighborhood devastated by the hurricane. Now mostly unpopulated there was not much in -
Blog postFun day shooting some Fashion Photography on new backdrops from Backdrop Outlet and end our day at the LA River
shooting with actress/model Alexandra Anthony
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Blog postThe Book Signing and Lighting Demo was a success.
What a great night at the ADLAPC Open house
Here's a video of all the fun.
Special thanks to my sponsors:
Rogue Photographic Design, Backdrop Outlet, Phottix, Delkin Devices, Freestyle Photographic Supplies, Amherst Media
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Blog postNatalie and Ian's Wedding and the backlash of a Hurricane
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A Hurricane you say?! ...remnants of which blew an epic storm up through Southern California on Sunday July 19th, 2015 you say! And I'm shooting a wedding on a hilltop at the Champions Club at the Retreat in Corona, as the winds blow and the water gushes, what?! NO! Not at my wedding day shoots. Well yes, it is true, and it was hot an humid to -
Blog postWhat is next!
My official Los Angeles Book Signing.
Photography, Food, Wine, Raffle Prizes
Find out more and get your free tickets here:
http://www.pbjcandids.com/adpc-openhouse
Special thanks to my sponsors:
Rogue Photographic Design, Backdrop Outlet, Phottix, Delkin Devices, Freestyle Photographic Supplies, Amherst Media
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Blog postLighting Demo and Book Signing at Lumino Studios
Today the demo was a Lecture covering some parts of Chapter 5 from my book Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography on multiple light set-ups.
Lumino Studios had it's grand opening today and I was honored to be asked to do a lighting demo and book singing at the new space in Placentia, CA. It's a great space with 4 studios to shoot in with all the lighting equipment, backdrops and props y -
Blog postFree Lecture with Jennifer Emery at Lumino Studios
July 11th @ 12pm
Lumino Studios
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Blog postJune 26th: 11am
Book Signing
@ Backdrop Outlet in Oceanside, CA - Free event
Book Signing
Free Event
Book featuring products from:
Backdrop Outlet, ExpoImaging, and Light Blaster
Special thanks to my additional sponsors:
Mel Pierce Camera, Delkin Devices, Phottix
Photography Lecture and Book Signing
Free -Registration is not Required:
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Blog postHad a great time teaching my Boudoir Photography Workshop this weekend. Our model was the fabulous @mstahia at a fantastic new 2500sqft studio space in Downtown Los Angeles that I will be announcing soon for rental use.
Buy my Lighting Design book on Amazon: Here
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Blog postI have an all day Boudoir Photography Workshop
This Saturday - June 20th
Intensive Workshop
Space is limited to 5 people.
Sign up here
jennifer@pbjcandids.com
And check out a video sample here:
LACP_Boudoir_images
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Blog postcover2 Learn about my new book - Post 4
Chapter 7 - Speedlight Techniques
and ExpoImaging Products
buy the book on Amazon here
In my new book "Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography" check out some of the fun ways to use ExpoImaging Products and light like a pro using Speedlight flashes.
I love ExpoImaging products. A Ring Light on your speedlight.
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Blog postcover2 Learn about my new book - Post 3
Chapter 7 - Speedlight Techniques
and ExpoImaging Products
buy the book on Amazon here
In my new book "Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography" check out some of the fun ways to use ExpoImaging Products and light like a pro using Speedlight flashes.
I love ExpoImaging products. They are great when you are shooting on the go,
and want to design your lighting using -
Blog postcover2 Learn about my new book - Post 2
Chapter 6 - Body Contouring
and Gobos and the Light Blaster
buy the book on Amazon here
In my new book "Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography", I cover a little about using Gobos and the amazing Light Blaster "strobe-based projector" system.
This is another fantastic item that you can use with your speedlights. They also have a new adaptor to use with strobes. I can -
Blog postcover2 Learn about my new book - Post 1
Chapter 7 - Speedlight Techniques
and ExpoImaging Products
buy the book on Amazon here
In my new book "Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography" check out some of the fun ways to use ExpoImaging Products and light like a pro using Speedlight flashes.
I love ExpoImaging products. They are great when you are shooting on the go,
and want to design your lighting using -
Blog postMy new book is live
Press Release
Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography
Buy it now
at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or
at a book store near you (search indieBound.org)
Published with Amherst Media
http://www.amherstmedia.com/
Buy it here
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Blog postLos Angeles Center of Photography
Faculty Art Exhibit
w/Instructor Jennifer Emery
May 15th, 2015
7-10pm
1515 Wilcox Ave, 90028
Please join me and LACP for a group photography exhibit featuring the work of the faculty. I will have one of my pieces from my "Painted Ladies" series on view and for sale. With part of the proceeds to benefit LACP, a non-profit photography school.
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I wanted to share this fun adaption of one of my photos by my client and good friend Jen Friesen of Jazz Fondue. I always tell my students to give copies of their images when they test shoot and they often have this unfounded fear about what the model or subject will do with the image as far as photoshopping or changing the image because it's "my work", the student photographer will say. Well here is what my client did with the photo, adding the text and different col -
Blog postMy Photography Book just arrived with it's first run in PRINT! Exciting.
It will be released on June 9th, 2015 on Amazon
Buy it here:
http://instagram.com/p/1jjqcchsPd/
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Blog postMy Book will be released June 9th, 2015 on Amazon. Check out my Author Page here:
amazon.com/author/jenniferemery
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Blog postRocken' it today with my students from Los Angeles Center of Photography @ my Fashion Location Photography Workshop. With the lovely Dakota and Sparkle as models.
Update with final images
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Blog postMy Photo Book will be published with Amherst Media this June 2015.
Lighting Design for Commercial Portrait Photography.
Click here for more information. Click
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Blog postLast week I was doing some standard catalogue images for Detales Jiu Jitsu Apparel for Women. They had brought clothing from my models to wear during my Fashion photography workshop. So for fun, after the images shoot for their website, we did some shots with the models for the class demo.
Makeup artist Andrea Yocky came up with the idea of painting their lips like the Detales Log -
Blog postLiving Portraits
I just started working on my first Living Portraits. I will be offering this to my clients. Take a look!
More to come on my Motion Page here: Motion by Jennifer Emery
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