Category: How To
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Travel photography tips from Zack: How to fly with an entire photo studio and not get caught!
Here I am at the San Juan airport with my entire photo studio, cameras, and clothes! Traveling in 2019 can be stressful, even if it’s for a well needed vacation. Traveling with your entire photo studio for work can be down right catastrophic if you don’t prepare and think ahead. I hope my recent international…
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How to get the sun to starburst in your photos!
You’ve seen those amazing landscape photographs of someone you are following on instagram and you can’t get that starburst your of your head. How do you get the sun to starburst and make it look like a star? Sun starburst techniques are very easy! To achieve a proper sun star burst photography effect you need…
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How to photograph children in the most creative and unique way this holiday season.
Emelie Thomson photographed at Zack Smith Photography Studio in New Orleans, 2018 If you know me, I have never been one to photograph many kids, babies, or even teens. But after having a child of my own I have really enjoyed documenting my daughter’s personality through her experiences at learning and loving life. Parents often…
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How to take great vacation and travel photography with any camera or smartphone
This family just crushed Chicago and I’ve got the photos to prove it! Want to know how I take great vacation and travel photos? Well my first piece of advice is: don’t wait until the sun sets over Lake Michigan during your first time to Chicago to get that great family shot! Practice at home,…
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VIDEO:How To Creatively Do Product Photography In Your Studio or Home
I continue to count the blessings that shine on my life since I have moved my studio to Magazine Street. It has been a rewarding experience being able to do business headshots in New Orleans for so many entrepreneurs, business owners, attorneys, and realtors while getting to hear their stories and learn about their profession.…
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Education through photography workshops to empower the next generation of storytellers.
The only way to truly capture the heart and soul of a city is to immerse yourself in it. Why be a bystander watching history pass you by when you can be in the middle of it, photographing the magic up close? From the charming streets of Uptown to the magic of the historic French…
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2018 Digital Camera Buying Guide For Beginners and The Upgrader
Trust me, Your new digital camera just wants to be held… Did I come on too strong there? Or not strong enough? There are so many websites out there you can consult to help you with your next digital camera purchase but I am glad you found this one. In the big scheme of the…
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How to shoot prism photography: Prisming for Beginners in the Streets of New Orleans
Do you want to learn how to use prisms for photography? Look no further Before you read this NOTE! I will be bringing ALL OF MY PRISMS with me for the Mardi Gras Photography Workshop in New Orleans on Saturday, February 3rd. CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up! As a photographer do…
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What is new with Adobe Lightroom and how can it help me? Watch this new How to Tuesday Video Blog!
What is the Difference between Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic? In this short How To Tuesday Photography Techniques and Tips video I demonstrate the new updates to Lightroom Classic and how they can work for you! I recently did a photo shoot at a very spooky New Orleans attraction, St. Louis Cemetery No. 2 where…
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Improve your night and low Light Photography with these tips and techniques!
What are the best Night Photography and Golden Hour Techniques to get your best shots when it counts? Night photography is beautiful if you shoot it just right and can be truly amazing when you have a great subject. However, because of the darkness and it’s contrasting nature to city lights and ambient light, night…