The KEY to SUCCESSFUL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY with James Hole

UK-based commercial and advertising portrait photographer James Hole joined me for this live broadcast, and this is the recording. James explained how he works with a team of professionals, how he plans a shoot, and how he manages and communicates with the people in front of his camera. His aim is that being photographed is an enjoyable experience, with the talent feeling relaxed and informed, because that's what leads to the very best results.

links mentioned in the video:

• James Hole Website: ( LINK )

• James Hole on Instagram: @holephoto

• Viewfinder Preview iPhone App: ( LINK )

ShiftCam ProGrip: The Best iPhone Photography & Video Grip?

Is the ShiftCam ProGrip the ultimate accessory for iPhone photography and videography? In this video I give you hands-on honest look both positive and negative of this iPhone Traditional Camera Style Grip; its ergonomic design, wireless charging, and enhanced grip to see if it truly transforms your iPhone into a pro camera setup. Whether you're a content creator, mobile filmmaker, or just love taking photos, this grip might be a game-changer!

🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
✔️ Hands-on review of the ShiftCam ProGrip
✔️ Key features & benefits for iPhone photography & videography
✔️ How it enhances stability, ergonomics, and battery life
✔️ Is it worth the price?

📌 Check out the ShiftCam ProGrip and other Mobile Accessories I use here: ( LINK )

The ShiftCam ProGrip is a traditional camera-style grip for the iPhone, and in this video I give it a hands-on, honest look, covering both the positives and the negatives. I go through its ergonomic design, the wireless charging and the extra grip it gives you, along with how it helps with stability and battery life for both photography and video. The big question is whether it really turns your iPhone into a proper camera setup, and whether it's worth the price.

Improved SUBJECT and SKY SELECTIONS with the INTERSECT MASKING TOOL in Lightroom and Camera Raw

The Intersect command is a powerful masking tool in Lightroom and Camera Raw, and in this video I show how to understand it properly and use it for much better subject and sky selections. I work through a full edit of a car photograph, starting with cropping, the Remove Tool and a couple of presets, including an Adaptive Sky preset, before using the Colour Mixer. From there I improve the subject and sky selections, use Intersect to adjust brightness, make the alloy wheels stand out, and finish with global colour adjustments and refining the sky mask.

The Essential Skills and Attitude for a Successful Photography Business with Pye Jirsa

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with Pye Jirsa, photographer, director, educator and founder of SLR Lounge. Pye's widely known for his captivating wedding photography, but here we talk about his business advice and mentoring: building a solid foundation for a photography business, how to deal with clients, self-worth, dealing with negativity and a whole lot more. If you're running a photography business, or thinking about starting one, there's plenty of practical advice here on both the skills and the attitude it takes.

links mentioned in the video:

• Pye’s FREE Mastermind Group (Facebook): ( LINK )

• Lin asnd Jirsa Photography: ( LINK )

• SLR Lounge: ( LINK )

• Visual Flows Lightroom Presets: ( LINK )

Discovering the HOW, WHAT and WHY for creating STUNNING HDR Images | Greg Benz

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with photographer Greg Benz, who's very much the go-to person when it comes to HDR. We talk through the how, the what and the why of creating high dynamic range images, and just as importantly, how to display them so they're seen the way they're meant to be. If HDR is something you've heard about but never quite got your head around, this conversation covers what it is, why it's worth considering and how to go about making stunning HDR images of your own.

links mentioned in the video:

• Greg Benz Website: www.gregbenzphotography.com

• Greg Benz on Instagram: @gregbenzphotography

• Web Sharp Pro Software ( Create + Display HDR Images ) : ( LINK )

Make PORTRAITS POP 💥 Dodging and Burning in LIGHTROOM

Dodging and burning in Lightroom is easier than you might think, and it's one of the best ways to make a portrait pop. In this video I walk through using masks and brushes to make subtle adjustments: brightening highlights and deepening shadows for a natural look, using masks for precise control over specific areas and working with Lightroom's brush tools to fine-tune the edit. I start with why you'd dodge and burn at all and the old way of doing it, then set up the dodge brush, lighten the highlights on the face, explain depth and dimension, set up the burn brush and finish with a before and after.

The ONE Slider You Need for PERFECT Colour & Contrast in LIGHTROOM

Contrast adjustments have a habit of changing the colours in your photos too, and this video looks at how to balance colour and contrast in Lightroom without that happening. I touch on the luminosity blend mode and desaturating before getting to the Refine Saturation slider, which is a very useful way to adjust the tonal values of an image while keeping colour integrity. It might be something new to you or something you'd forgotten about, but it's a great way to keep colours vibrant and natural while you work on contrast.

Mobile versus Mirrorless: Decisions to be made in 2025

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with my friend, photographer Brian Matiash of the Adobe Lightroom team, about using mobile devices for photography. The question was whether I should carry on doing so in 2025, and from there we get into lenses and filters for mobile, what I'll be using my Sony mirrorless for, what I make of the OM-1 Mark II and a whole lot more. It's a relaxed conversation about the decisions to be made between phone and camera, and the reasons behind each choice.

links mentioned in the video:

• Brian Matiash Website: ( LINK )

• Brian Matiash YouTube Channel ( LINK )

• Glyn’s Lyme Sunset Picture + Edits in the Lightroom Community: ( LINK )

NOTE
If you’d like any of your images to be considered for one of my ‘LIVE RetouchingBradcasts’ simply create a Collection (Lightroom Classic) or an Album (Lightroom Desktop) and Share it with me at gadewis@mac.com making sure that you set permissions to Edit and not just View.

Create Atmospheric SPECIAL EFFECTS in LIGHTROOM ( Fog + Lighting )

Special effects don't have to be complicated, and in this video I show a few simple techniques for adding atmosphere to a photo. First I create natural-looking fog in Lightroom, then add realistic lights with reflection and fall-off for a more polished look. Finally I move over to Photoshop to include some birds in the scene without needing to cut them out. Each one is quick to do, and together they add a lot of atmosphere to the final image.

The POWER of PHOTOGRAPHY and Personal Projects | Ron Timehin

This is the recording of a live broadcast where I chat with London-based photographer and director Ron Timehin. We get into not only how he does what he does, but also the power of personal projects and what it's like working with big brands and well-known public figures. It's a conversation about the power of photography itself, and there's a lot in here for anyone thinking about starting a personal project of their own.

links mentioned in the video:

• Ron Timehin’s Website: ( LINK )

• Ron Timehin on Instagram: @rontimehin

• London Fog Book on Amazon: ( LINK )