PLUS: Donate any amount and I’ll send you a link to the hi-res print version of my studio lighting book.

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PLUS: Donate any amount and I’ll send you a link to the hi-res print version of my studio lighting book. ||

I recently had the privilege of being invited back onto the Camera Shake Podcast. The last time I was on the show, the world was different, not just in terms of how many times we used to wash our hands compared to today, but because back then, I was still shooting exclusively with strobes and coloured gels.

Fast-forward to today, and I now almost exclusively shoot with LEDs. In this interview, we dig into some of the major differences LEDs have presented to those of us who have been used to working with flash for so many years.

I’ve done a great deal of podcasts during my career, but this is certainly among one of the best interviews I’ve had as I felt like so many of the questions were very relevant to the modern world of photography. We discussed tethering and why I hate it. I spoke on how light meters have their place today, but they can get you into trouble if you don’t already know what you’re doing. My pre-production process for shoots and how I use 3D lighting software to prep. How do you deal with pro-models, non-pro-models, and even clients when shooting? How to manage their expectations on set while you’re shooting, and how to pivot and adapt to the shoot as it unfolds.

We cover a ton of ideas in this one, so head over to the Camera Shake Podcast YouTube channel and take a look.

JHP Livestreams…

I livestream every other Tuesday night via YouTube and there I answer your questions, critique your shots, take community images into Photoshop to work on them and discuss all manner of lighting tips and techniques. I look forward to seeing you and your work there real soon. Jake Hicks Photography - YouTube

All of my more advanced lighting classes are now available online!

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All of my more advanced lighting classes are now available online! ||

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