Photography Tips Archives - Jana Williams Photography Blog

February 19, 2019

Staying Creative & Mixing Up the Lighting on Your Subject | FT. Jamie Chung

I've been having the absolute pleasure of staying creative and shooting my girl, Jamie Chung!

From one photographer to another, I think it's so important to remember to stay creative. It's really easy to stay in our routine and styles when we shoot often, but really changing things up and challenging not only yourself, but also your subject, could make for some AWESOME photos!

It's important that when you are (...)

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February 12, 2019

Photography Tip: Rule of Thirds | Ft. Jamie Chung

Hey there y'all! I just shot these fun photos of Jamie Chung last week and wanted to share a little photography tip on the rule of thirds!

So, the rule of thirds is one of the most useful composition techniques in photography. It's an important concept to learn because it can be used in all types of photography. The rule of thirds helps produce images that are more engaging for (...)

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January 21, 2019

6 Tips for Candid Moments at Weddings

Hey there y'all! I wanted to share with you a few quick tips on how to take candid shots at a wedding! Years down the road your bride and groom will cherish these moments caught in between them and their loved ones because it will transport them right back to their wedding day. Capturing the hugs, laughs, and tears will fill their heart with so much love! Below are a (...)

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November 15, 2018

Tips for Product Photography

I often have to grab shots of products for my clients who may be coming out with a new product, bloggers who have to show off a specific item or the detail shots at my weddings.

So, with that being said I have created a short list of tips and tricks to get you on the right track to creating professional photos for your product or services!

Use a Bokeh (...)

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November 5, 2018

How to use the Profoto B10 | Video

I am so honored to share this video with you!

The Profoto B10 is an excellent fill light that really allows me to capture my vision and bring it to life.

I am so thankful to have been given this opportunity to work with Profoto and work with the B10 to show y'all just how I like to use it!

In this video, I share with you a little bit (...)

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October 25, 2018

Edit your photos with an airy, bright and timeless touch | Jana Williams Preset

"How do you edit your photos?" -- is a question I get asked on the daily!

So, I wanted to share with y'all my personal Lightroom preset! Which is what helps me get that airy, bright and timeless touch to my photos.

It took me years to figure out my own photo editing style, and once I found it I ran with it!

Below I share a screen grab of (...)

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October 23, 2018

Tips for capturing the perfect veil shot

Hey y'all!

My veil shots are probably the ones I get asked about the most.

In this video I share a couple tips on how to grab the perfect shot of your bride's veil.

It's always so important to keep in mind that she spent a lot of money on her veil, so using it as a prop is extremely important.

Capturing the perfect veil shot could be a little (...)

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October 11, 2018

Three-Point Lighting Guide

I often get questions about lighting, and what my preferred lighting setups are when I'm doing photo shoots...

And the truth is y'all, is that it often changes often because it all depends on the type of shoot and what images need to be captured.

So, I'm gonna break it down a standard indoor photography lighting set up called three-point lighting!

When you set up this lighting technique there are (...)

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October 4, 2018

3 Best Photo Editing Apps for Your Phone

If you’re anything like me, you definitely have struggled trying to find THE perfect apps to edit on your phone.

Photo editing APPS are seriously lifesavers when you’re on the go.

Let’s face it, I don’t always have my computer on me when I have captured the perfect photo from my phone and need to post it on Instagram ASAP.

So, with that being said I have compiled a short (...)

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October 2, 2018

How to photograph branded content and create the perfect flat-lay

Hey y'all!

I know as a photographer I get a little nervous when I shoot for other brands and entrepreneurs!

So I thought I'd take you along a little BTS and show you how to photograph branded content and create the perfect flat-lay!

I go over what I do when working with a client who needs content for her brand and what's needed on these kind of shoots.

Let me (...)

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I often have to grab shots of products for my clients who may be coming out with a new product, bloggers who have to show off a specific item or the detail shots at my weddings.

So, with that being said I have created a short list of tips and tricks to get you on the right track to creating professional photos for your product or services!

Use a Bokeh (...)

I am so honored to share this video with you!

The Profoto B10 is an excellent fill light that really allows me to capture my vision and bring it to life.

I am so thankful to have been given this opportunity to work with Profoto and work with the B10 to show y'all just how I like to use it!

In this video, I share with you a little bit (...)

"How do you edit your photos?" -- is a question I get asked on the daily!

So, I wanted to share with y'all my personal Lightroom preset! Which is what helps me get that airy, bright and timeless touch to my photos.

It took me years to figure out my own photo editing style, and once I found it I ran with it!

Below I share a screen grab of (...)

Hey y'all!

My veil shots are probably the ones I get asked about the most.

In this video I share a couple tips on how to grab the perfect shot of your bride's veil.

It's always so important to keep in mind that she spent a lot of money on her veil, so using it as a prop is extremely important.

Capturing the perfect veil shot could be a little (...)

I often get questions about lighting, and what my preferred lighting setups are when I'm doing photo shoots...

And the truth is y'all, is that it often changes often because it all depends on the type of shoot and what images need to be captured.

So, I'm gonna break it down a standard indoor photography lighting set up called three-point lighting!

When you set up this lighting technique there are (...)

If you’re anything like me, you definitely have struggled trying to find THE perfect apps to edit on your phone.

Photo editing APPS are seriously lifesavers when you’re on the go.

Let’s face it, I don’t always have my computer on me when I have captured the perfect photo from my phone and need to post it on Instagram ASAP.

So, with that being said I have compiled a short (...)

Hey y'all!

I know as a photographer I get a little nervous when I shoot for other brands and entrepreneurs!

So I thought I'd take you along a little BTS and show you how to photograph branded content and create the perfect flat-lay!

I go over what I do when working with a client who needs content for her brand and what's needed on these kind of shoots.

Let me (...)

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