Two Checks to Protect Faces in Skin Tone Color Grading for Studio Pros
Studio tested workflow from an NYC veteran preserves skin, not rescues. Learn two checks, node order, and LUT tips to…
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Cut Retouching Time: NYC Product Photo Backgrounds, $40–$80 Starter Kit
NYC studio tested advice for catalog ready product shots: when to use paper, vinyl, fabric, or rigid boards, plus lighting…
When a Dancer’s Headshot Becomes More Than a Headshot
There is a point in many portrait sessions where the photograph you planned stops being the most interesting photograph available.…
When a Portrait Becomes Fine Art: The Use of Portraiture in Fine Art Photography
Portraiture has always occupied an interesting place in photography. A portrait can be a record of someone's appearance, a professional…
30 Day LiLOP: How NYC Photographers Avoid Unnecessary Photo Permits
Practitioner led NYC playbook for photo permits: when a 30 day LiLOP works, how the $500 two week fee traps…
Five Product Styling Props for Small Brands, NYC Studio Pro Tips
Studio tested checklist for small brands. Which five product styling props to buy first, studio tested buying order, and quick…
Studio Tested Press Photo Checklist for Artists, Authors & Musicians
For artists, authors, and musicians: embed IPTC, export sRGB JPGs at 3,600px, send multiple crop orientations, and attach 3–4 hero…
Book 15–30, 60–90, or 90+ Minutes for a Headshot Session, NYC Studio Tested
NYC photographer timing: book 15–30, 60–90, or 90+ minutes for headshots. Studio-tested team-day example, practical prep checklist, and pacing tips.
8 NYC Waterfront Photo Locations That Save Your Production Day
Eight NYC waterfront locations for production shoots. Practical lens picks, permit triggers, crowd windows, and crew logistics to keep your…
Stop Wasting Post Days: DaVinci Resolve vs Premiere for NYC Studios
A NYC studio workflow guide comparing DaVinci Resolve and Premiere. Learn when to buy the $295 Studio license or stay…
4 Factors That Decide Vertical or Horizontal Video for NYC Studios
Studio shoot day rules to pick vertical or horizontal video. Learn the four deciding factors, on set fixes, and export…
Avoid $500 Permit Mistakes: NYC Fashion Shoot Locations for Producers
Ken Jones' production first guide to NYC fashion shoot locations. Checklist, MOME permit rules ($500 per 14 days), booking tips…
Team of 25 in 3.5 Hours: HR Ready Company Headshot Day, NYC Studio Tested
HR ready playbook for company headshot days: copy and paste emails, realistic per person schedule, room checklist and NYC studio…
NYC Photographers: Retouching Turnaround Time (2–5 Days to 6 Weeks)
Copyable contract clauses and realistic delivery timelines from an NYC studio. See schedules (2–5 business days to 3–6 weeks), buffer…
6–10 Feet to a Clean Key: Green Screen Interview Setup for NYC
Studio tested green screen setup for NYC interviews. Follow the 6–10 feet rule, light background and subject separately, and lock…
NYC Location Scouting: Permit First Workflow by Ken Jones
Ken Jones shares a veteran tested, permit first workflow for NYC location scouting. File COI early, build a photo dossier,…