Being stuck in front of the computer today, I decided to go live and edit some samples and Easter Sessions while taking some of your questions. If you are interested, join up by using the link below!! https://www.tiktok.com/@mattandshea_photography/live?enter_from_merge=share&enter_method=share_copy_link

I wanna see your favorite images post some of your favorite images that you’ve captured from the beginning of your photography career. Let us know the settings that you used the equipment you used to capture it in any post production that you can think of that you used to enhance the image. This image is a composite of several stock images and portraits I captured for the idea of the composite. Camera: Sony A1 Lens: 24-70 2.8 GMII Lights: 2x xplor600 Settings: F3.2 ISO 200 Shutter 1/500 Lighting set at 1/32 and a lantern diffuser and a octobox softbox

Give me some ideas guys!!! What kind of things are you needing help or want to see?

Hey guys!!! We need some images for the first live critique coming up this Saturday Night!! If you are or know a photographer that would like to submit an image, please send a high resolution image to matt@mattandsheaphotography.com Here is the criteria they will be critiqued by… first Best of Show is going to win a free access to a one on one mentoring session with me😊. 📸 Portrait Academy – Image Critique Night What We’re Looking For This is about growth, not ego. We’re critiquing the image—not the photographer. Images will be reviewed on: Impact & Story Does it grab attention? Clear subject? Emotion or connection? Lighting Quality, direction, and control. Is it intentional and flattering? Composition Framing, subject placement, background control, distractions. Technicals Focus, sharpness, exposure, white balance, file cleanliness. Posing & Expression (if applicable) Natural posing, hands, posture, eyes, genuine expression. Editing & Color Consistent tones, accurate skin color, clean retouching, not overdone. Intent & Style Is there a purpose? Does it fit your brand or goal? Market Readiness Would a client buy it? Portfolio-worthy? Professional standard? How critiques work: Honest, respectful, practical feedback. Strengths first, growth second. No ego, no gatekeeping. Goal: better images next time—not perfection tonight.

This is a session that created my very first international award called “Dirt Angel” that can now be viewed in a portrait album in the Smithsonian Museum!!😊