We are having our very first Light Skool Live now that we are back schedule for the first week after the holiday! You will see the "add to calendar" right on the Community Page so add it asap and be there! LIGHT QUALITY is what we will cover in this live (plus any questions you comment on this post, and any live questions that come in)! Light quality is the type of light we use in our images. One of the reasons photographers (and clients) notice my imagery is because of the consistent light quality. Great quality light is easy to edit, makes your clients skin look AMAZING and is easy to work with. Putting the time into FINDING it or CREATING it is key, and we will cover that in this live community class. The attached image is a great example of HIGH quality flash used indoors for a branding shoot for a real estate agent. The light is even, clean, correct temperature (color of light) and perfectly exposed. If you can learn how to spot this type of light, your images will hit the next level. You can see my light source in the behind the scenes image. For commercial or brand shoots I go big, and then I use high quality flash modifiers that are much smaller for wedding and standard portrait sessions. More info to come! Send me ANY questions you have below and I will answer them, and remember that if you need tactics, feedback, coaching and growth at the next level, head to the "Advanced Training Options" channel to see options there!

Head over to the "Classroom" to watch the replay of today's live, and see the super cool AI generated Show Notes Below! Quick recap Zach discussed his experiences of seeing the world in a vibrant and colorful way, reflecting on the challenges he faced in 2024, and the importance of in-person connections and personal experiences. He emphasized the importance of investing with commitment and risk, the choice of lens in photography, and the importance of understanding exposure in photography. Lastly, he encouraged the participants to set specific goals for the new year, plan the necessary steps, and take concrete actions towards achieving their photography goals. Next steps Light School members to set specific goals with timeframes for improving their photography in 2025. Interested members to fill out the workshop form for potential March 2025 workshops. Members wanting to build a photography business to create a plan and set a target date for completing their portfolio. Members aiming to earn $50,000 from photography to develop a concrete plan with milestones. Zach to provide coaching services for members who need help developing their photography business plans. Members to practice shooting for highlights and editing techniques demonstrated in the meeting to improve their photography skills. Summary Vibrant World Through Zach's Lens Zach is enthusiastically describing his experience of seeing the world in a vibrant and colorful way, possibly referring to photography as indicated by the slide title. He expresses joy, gratitude, and appreciation for the beauty around him using both English and Spanish phrases. While his statements are somewhat fragmented, the overall sentiment conveys a sense of wonder and appreciation for life's vibrancy. Zach's Challenges and Coping Strategies Zach reflects on the challenges he faced in 2024, including rebuilding his photography business, starting a new healthcare venture, financial struggles, and personal difficulties like selling his house. Despite the obstacles, he encourages viewers to find ways to cope and succeed. Zach shares how connecting with his friend Matt over a cigar and dinner helped him feel better, even though he felt exhausted from working hard to raise capital for his new venture. The summary captures Zach's acknowledgment of the year's difficulties, his determination to overcome them, and the importance of social support during trying times.

I am excited to live this Wednesday at 8:30am central time! Zach Gray is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Light Skool Live: Episode 5! Time: Nov 27, 2024 08:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82111213254?pwd=yVtZ6RDNnAZnMQ2RcKIGXNawkZUErC.1 Meeting ID: 821 1121 3254 Passcode: 063986 Comment below or DM me with what YOU want to cover in this brand new live! (NOTE: In December I hope to have some special guests on including some of you that have had some recent success in shooting or business). So, comment and let me know what YOU want me to cover! Topics: Focussing with Dslr Cameras VS Modern Mirrorless Len's choices and why your lens choice matters Shooting for the edit (highlights versus shadow recovery) Editing your images Shooting in harsh light Wedding photography 101 Using speedlites indoors OTHER!

Hey all! I have been connecting with some photographers who have done succeeded in one way or another, and thought it would be great to interview them and have them share their ONE secret/special thing they did that helped them do something great! Would that interest you all for me to have some special guests come in each month?

Come and join me LIVE for our Light Skool episode 4!! Topic: Light Skool Live - Episode 4! Portfolio, Networking and Niche Time: Oct 17, 2024 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83347398820?pwd=xbm1Q3yKbW8oxb5cCIbdbVd5or8QlY.1 Meeting ID: 833 4739 8820 Passcode: 231713