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Features of my Photoshop Plugin Panel Jan 28, 2025

 Hello friends,

I've written an article on how my Light Painting Foundation Course students have benefited from my Photoshop Panel. After hearing so many positive reviews, I wanted to share some of the advantages!

 Here is a very short summary, but to read more, click the link at the bottom!

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Light Painting The Still Life Success Stories - Endre Balogh Jan 05, 2025

  I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the success of my students, whether it's through gallery representation, a featured exhibition, a magazine feature, or just the creation of beautiful images.

This is the fourth in my interview series, and it features the work and words of Endre Balogh.

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Light Painting the Still Life Success Stories - Garreth Broesche Dec 07, 2024

This is the third in a series of "Success Stories";  interviews with my students who have met with success. In this post, I'd like to take a moment to discuss the meanings of “success”, which can be different for different people. Interestingly, Garreth Broesche, the subject of this post, speaks to ...

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Light Painting The Still Life Success Stories - Chris Jewett Oct 10, 2024

I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the success of my students, whether it's through gallery representation, a featured exhibition, a magazine feature, or just the creation of beautiful images.

I've decided to share some of these "Success Stories" through a series of posts.

This post feature...

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Light Painting The Still Life - Success Stories - Daniel Remer Oct 03, 2024

 I find it incredibly rewarding to witness the success of my students, whether it's through gallery representation, a featured exhibition, a magazine feature, or just the creation of beautiful images.

I've made the decision to share some of these "Success Stories" through a series of posts, most of...

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Light Painting The Still Life... Vintage Collins Legitimus Hammer Aug 31, 2024

"Collins Legitimus Hammer With Nails" by Harold Ross

Photography opportunities and subjects are abundant, and I strive to remain open to them at all times.

Often, however, friends or family provide me with subject matter that I would never have found on my own! I am always so grateful when this ...

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Light Painting The Still Life... The Foundation Becomes The House Jul 22, 2024

"Brick Study #1" by Harold Ross

When I teach students about creating a still life composition, I often say: "Build the foundation before you build the walls".

This simply means that when composing a still life in the studio, one should consider the larger elements first before worrying about pla...

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Light Painting a Memento Mori, Vertebrae in Cloche Jul 10, 2024

Memento Mori - Vertabrae in Cloche

"Memento Mori - Vertebrae In Cloche" by Harold Ross


Years ago, my late Father-in-Law, Joseph Toglia, gave me these vertebrae.

As a Professor of Neurology, he used them while teaching his medical students. I decided to photograph them as a “set piece”, placing th...

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Light Painting Rewards Us When We Do The Work Jul 02, 2024

There is a saying among creative people that suggests that if we simply “let go” and immerse ourselves in the act of creation, we will be rewarded. This saying is simply "Do The Work.” I have experienced this personally many many times!

My most recent image is a great example of this concept. As wi...

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Light Painting A Vintage Tool Still Life Jun 14, 2024

It's no secret that I love vintage tools, and I was so excited when Vera found this beautiful vintage tool belt a few weeks ago. I couldn't wait to shoot it!

It was a very complex image to light and edit… but, taken one piece at a time, it's really no more difficult than a simple image… There is ju...

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