Lord & Hooks Photography & Media
Buy the Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8 from Amazon Let’s keep this short and sweet, and I’ll let you look at the images to make up your own mind. Pros: It’s Cheap – If you don’t shot portraits with an 85mm prime every day, then this lens is … Continue readingLovin’ the Yongnuo 85mm f/1.8
One of the most important things that sets a professional photographer apart is the ability to visualize their images before they create them. I know that before I do a shoot, I work hard to see the images the shoot will produce. This is extra … Continue readingHow Photographers Pre-Visualize Their Shots | Philosophy of Photography #2
I started a series on my YouTube channel not too long ago about the Philosophy of Photography. It seems like good art requires good thinking, so I started the series as a way of thinking through how I do my own work. And it’s really … Continue readingPhotographers look at the world differently | Philosophy of Photography #1
I broke my camera once . . . and that presented an odd little choice. I could either send it in, pay to get it fixed and wait a couple weeks to get it back. Instead, I could try to fix it myself. I’ve fixed … Continue readingI got a new studio!
The Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD is hands-down my most-used lens. In fact, 1 out of every 5 photos in my Lightroom catalog were taken with this lens. It’s my go-to for a couple very simple reasons. 1) It’s sharp. Especially for a … Continue readingMy most-used lens – the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM FLD for Nikon
Every photo should tell a story. And every story has a setting. Every setting has a time and place. So as a story-teller, it’s my job to make sure a photo happens in the right time and place to tell the story it’s supposed to … Continue readingSimple ways to find photoshoot locations
Finding a photographer is tricky. When you hire a photographer, you’re essentially hiring an artist to create something you haven’t seen yet. It’s definitely bit of a gamble. The trick is making sure it’s a good bet. There’s a few things you should look for … Continue reading7 things to look for in a GOOD professional photographer
I’ve been dealing with a question that a lot of other photographers and YouTubers have been dealing with. Chelsea Northrop had a whole “Picture This” podcast episode on it. I’ve seen it all over the place: “What is a professional photographer?” I have two answers … Continue readingWhat, exactly, is a “professional photographer”?
Whether you’re interested in commercial modeling, or you’ve just booked a photographer for your senior pictures, you’ll get the best results if you give some thought to how to stand in front of a camera. A photoshoot is a team effort, and you’ll get the … Continue readingHead to Toe Modeling
It’s always hard and awkward to write a first blog post. So let’s just aknowledge that together. Very few people will ever know this post exists. Even fewer will read this. So thanks if you’re reading it! Here’s a few things I love: I love … Continue readingFirst blog posts are the hardest, most awkward