Joe McNally Photography: Volume 01
Would you like to go on set with a working photographer? You’ll see all the moving parts, from concept to the finished file.
Working with a Belly Dancer
FREE PREVIEWAbout this Shot
Meet the Subject
Experience with Dance Photography
Researching the Subject
FREE PREVIEWConducting a Phone Interview
Essential Gear for the Shoot
Working with a Photo Assistant
Load-in and Setting Up the Shot
Setting Up the Shot
Flash and Camera Settings
Changing the Shot
Visualize the First Shot
FREE PREVIEWLighting Setup
Hot Lights and Safety On Set
Lens and Camera Settings
Modifying the Backlight
Modifying the Environment
Shooting Front Curtain Sync
Thoughts on the Shoot So Far
Communicating with the Subject
Dealing with Conflict On Set
Protecting Yourself and Your Crew
Visualizing the Second Shot
Attaching Lights to the Subject
Blacking Out the Room and Adjusting Shutter Speed
Shooting with Manual Focus
Thoughts on the Entire Shoot
Postproduction Approach
Try New Things
Balancing the Technical and the Aesthetics
FREE PREVIEWExperience Across Genres
Lessons Learned