So, here we are, on a new adventure into the world of Patreon. Â I am doing this first post so you can get an idea of how my posts will look like from now on. Â I found since I signed up with this website,, that I can do blogs for free, or limit to those who are willing to pay a little extra to get “premium content”. Â I want this to be a place where you can continue to learn about photography, and there will be some blogs that will be free, and some you need to be a “Patron” to see the blog. Â
Let’s start off today with describing the different types of blogs there will be on this site now. Â
1- Â Standard basic learning blog –Â
2- Â Patron only blogs – Incredible amount of extra information on photography. Â These will be some that takes days and days to create, and will be loaded with photos so that you can learn the most. Â
3- Â “Learn by Pictures” – is a new series, and even basic photographers will want to see this because I post a photo and rip it apart because it “Failed” in my book. Â Composition is wrong, Wrong lens was used, or whatever. Â It will not be a good photo in my book, and then we show you a picture like that, that was done right. Â – Reserved for Patrons only. Â (This takes quite a bit of time out of my life to put this together.
4- Â Newsletter – for Patrons only. Â This will be a special newsletter that highlights new photo products, or cell phone products. Â This is a favorite of most of you. Â But will now be available to those who are “Patrons”. Â
Hope that helps. Â Let’s look at some “Learn by pictures” examples so you can see some new way to learn photography:
LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT “MENS PORTRAITS”:
Do I like this portrait. Â Not much. Â A 3/4 view of men is a great idea, if you have everything in the right places. Â This person has his hands behind his head… as a pose? Â No, Â And I would not have him looking at the sky (or whatever). Â
Let’s do the same person, but do a nice portrait of him.
I like this photo much better. Â A little more calm, looking at the camera and a very pleasant look. Â A note: Â Most men do not really like to smile “big” when having their picture taken, so look for a little more serious look but yet pleasant.
NEXT:
Who is this? Â You know back in the old wild wild west days, men wore bandanas or scarfs over their face so you wouldn’t recognize them. Â So why would you have him with his Covid mask on. Â No one will want to remember him as the guy who always wore a mask.
The businessman. Â I like this photo. Â Very handsome person with a great build. Â It is not a bad idea to show off their physique this way either. Â And the man will enjoy how you captured him looking so “masculine”
Men’s portraits look really good with contrast. You know, with a shadow or something on part of their face. Â But not too much! Â Like this one! Â I am still at this point where I don’t know what he looks like. Â
Perfect! Â Some shadow work on one side of his face. Â Makes him look macho. Â And the nice placement of arms, the subdued lighting. Â This portrait is how it should be done.
And now here are a few photos of Men, that was done right…. good composition, good lighting, etc:
Thanks for joining with me on this new format, and to follow me on my Page for subscribers, this time for free!