Give me some ideas guys!!! What kind of things are you needing help or want to see?

Next week, free class on creating exciting and compelling composites!!

This is a session that created my very first international award called “Dirt Angel” that can now be viewed in a portrait album in the Smithsonian Museum!!😊

If you want your sports portraits to hit different, lighting is the secret sauce. Cameras don’t make magic — light does. Here’s the playbook: ⚡ Directional Light = Drama Side lighting adds muscle, texture, and intensity. Flat light is for ID photos… not athletes. ⚡ Hard vs Soft Light Hard light = gritty, ESPN vibes. Soft light = polished, magazine-ready. Pick your weapon wisely. ⚡ Background Matters Dark backgrounds = power and focus. Grungy textures = attitude. Don’t let clutter steal the spotlight. ⚡ One Light Setup = GOAT You don’t need 5 strobes. Master ONE light first. Placement > gear. ⚡ Pose With Purpose Athletic stance. Chest up. Chin down. Confidence sells the shot. Remember: You’re not just taking a photo… You’re building a hero poster. Drop your sports portraits below 👇 Let’s level them up together 💪📸 #SportsPortraits #StudioLighting #PhotographyTips #BehindTheScenes #PortraitAcademy #Lighting101

I’m ready to teach you how to turn your hobby into a career that you will love so much, you will never work a day in your life!! Anyone out there looking for senior photography advise, business or capture?