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Welcome to my blog, my name is Joseph Philbert, a professional photographer based in the DMV area.
I finally got around to getting my blog up and running after a few months of tinkering with the way I wanted it to look. I will be sharing my photography, thoughts and ideas with you. I will be displaying various images ranging from recent personal concept shoots to commercial assignments. I will try post images on a weekly or so basis, so feel free to visit anytime.
Enjoy the experience.

Thanks, Joe...

Proper lighting equipment is a MYTH

15 May 2013 10:01
Category: Articles

Why did I say that, well because I heard this phrase from soo many new photographers "I need Proper Lighting equipment". Well sorry to say but proper lighting equipment is a MYTH. So lets get down to it what it lighting that deals with photography. Still to this day the best equipment that you buy to produce or modify light is free we call it the SUN. Now you can make or buy equipment to produce or modify light in different ways... some of us spend LOTS of money to buy the best. Guess what after you take a image no one can tell the type of light you use, be it a $10 Home Depot or a $1000+ Prophoto strobe its just a convince or a look you trying to achieve. Another thing is clients, well some clients want to see name brand while others could care less and just want to do what they hired you for. Other photographers have been making DIY equipment for years with GREAT results sometimes better than what you can get in the store. Even a simple white board from a art store is what you call "proper equipment".

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The Importance of White Balance

20 Dec 2012 02:56
Category: Articles

White-Balance-Example

Its funny how photographers do not pay attention to this fundamental concept. Our eyes are color balanced (well its true for most of us) others have no idea what is too much because they dont remember how the original image looked like so they try to aproxomate the color temperture and in turn go overboard. The human brain working in tune with your eyes can compensate automaticly in various condtions and see white under any light this is VASTLY superior to any camera or computer. Some of us need to be honest we all like an image bit warm or a bit cold that is style but how far you go in either direction does not have to be a drastic step from reality. Less is more..

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Instagram New Policy 'SO WHAT'

19 Dec 2012 01:59
Category: Blog

No-Instagram

Well all I have to say is SO WHAT you must have heard it by now that Instagram made a MASSIVE change in their policy, they changed their TOS effective jan. 16th 2013 that will allow them to sell the images anyone creates without consent, knowledge or any reason for the artist to make any money and or recognition, honestly I am not surprised it did not faze me one bit.

"Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service that Facebook bought this year, is the target of a storm of outrage on Twitter and other sites after a change in its user agreement hinted that it might use shared photos in ads. It's not clear that anything substantive has changed in Instagram's new terms of service, which were posted Monday and go into effect Jan. 16. As is the case before, the service reserves the right to use shared photos in any matter it likes, though the photographers keep "ownership" of the photos."

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Sensual dance between Model and Photographer

17 Dec 2012 01:06
Category: Blog

Playing around in studio

A large majority of modeling is the portrayal of sensuality, no matter how you look at it. It does not matter if you are a male or female model portraying sexual expression in some form. This is not a bad thing, really, think about it. Have you really seen any advertisement geared toward adults that does not include some kind of sensual element? Don't you say wow that is hot... then you look at the product advertisement? Like Beyonce being almost nude on her album cover "all in taste". It helped you buy her CD did it not?

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Shooting from the Dick

17 Dec 2012 12:21
Category: Blog

I notice a lot on images has somewhat of "shooting from the dick" vibe the thing is some of you dont even know you are doing it. Its when sexual attraction overwhelms your photographic vision and your views becomes based on what you want sexually and not what you need or should create artistically.

Dallas J. Logan said it best ...MOST women shoot emotionally when they approach their photography... MOST men shoot carnally (if there is such a word)... We (men) are hardwired that way through evolution. Which is why most often you can actually distinguish male photographers from female photographers and it is not a good thing or bad thing per se, just it is what it is. Most men have to LEARN to shoot with emotion, because most often we shoot from our groin, just like most women have to learn to shoot and sometimes take emotion away to get the job done. You then luck up and meet female photographers that shoot like dudes and you get the best of both worlds (i.e., Annie Lebovitz is a perfect example, another example is someone like Maya Guez)... There is a different feel to the approach of imagery.

I will end by saying as men its hard not shoot from the groin but as artists we need to transcend it and not be a slave to our carnal instincts.

Makes sense?

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Golfcart Portable Light Stand

19 Nov 2012 07:15
Category: Blog

Golfcart-Lightstand

Quite a few photographers inquired about my "Portable golfcart lightstand", the first time I saw this used was by Erwin Simbulan a local photographer and he sent me a link to "Peter Nguyen" who I believe was the first person to make one. So I started on mission to find one, both on Craiglist and Ebay to find a cart and BINGO I happened to find one for $30 basically brand new on Craigslist. The carts brand new can run way over $100 bucks a piece.

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White Space Studio 11/1 Shoot Around

18 Oct 2012 10:06
Category: Articles

whiteSpace-Roundup

Philbert Photography presents
WHITE SPACE - MONTHLY FASHION ROUNDUP

The roundup members range from beginner to pro level and everyone freely shares their experience and knowledge. Everyone learns something new each week.
The RoundUps are Great Meetings of Creatives that Spark Art of Interest. Join us.

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Private Photography Classes

13 Oct 2012 02:58
Category: Projects

https://www.facebook.com/events/479590168729601

Classes provides one-on-one instruction tailored to the things you would like to learn. Need help with your equipment settings understanding lighting?
Not sure what you are doing wrong or why your images are not coming out the way you want them to?
I’ll go over some on the fundamental rules that will help you improve you photographer from basic to intermediate techniques.
We can even add a Professional model to the mix (extra cost)

Offer valid from Monday thru Friday
Day and night sessions available.

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$100 Headshot Special First week in August

25 Jul 2012 08:54
Category: Projects

Everyone needs a headshot! At least ONE good one, the demand for quality headshots has increased ten fold. Between Facebook, Linkedin, websites, business cards, brochures, comp cards,casting, etc the professional headshot is an item that almost everyone needs. Your appearance on the web is crucial in the business world.
To show our appreciation of your continued support, we’re offering $100 headshots for a limited time only, if you book your session before August 3rd you will save an additional 20%.
Since I know people have busy schedules, I'm allowing you to pay this week and schedule the session any time this year. This also makes it a great gift idea! (paid in full only)

You will get (1) one edited image and your choice of print sizes between 8x10 to 12x18, you’ll will have the option to purchase additional full resolution images (includes one print) for $45 each.

Images will be delivered to you within three days of our session.
After august 15th NEW regular base prices go into effect.

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Pancakeapp - Simple invoicing for photographers

29 Jun 2012 01:09
Category: Articles

In the past I struggled with a way to write invoices and proposals to potential clients that contact me for services. This went on for years until I found out about pancakeapp this simple application gives you the ability to create a proposal for my clients that looks clean and professional, what I like about this invoicing application is that it lives on your server and can be made to keep with your brands look and best of all there are no monthly fees. Simple project management you can track projects, assign tasks with hourly rate, log the time you spent and when you are all done, click a button and Pancake will create an invoice with those tasks (and hourly rates) as line items. Offer files on payment I love this feature I can do edits for a client and they can download it after they made a payment on the invoice.

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Mini Lighting Workshop

24 Jun 2012 02:35
Category: Blog

At this years Summer Funk in Baltimore's Patapsco State Park - Avalon Area, we will be teaching a one to two hour mini workshop and it is definitely a hands on experience. We'll go over the basics of outdoor lighting, using one light, one Bring your camera, lenses, cards, and charge your batteries. We will have an experienced model so you'll have the chance to focus on shooting.

We will take turns and no gang shooting one by one as I demonstrate how to balance you light. We will analyze the lighting in images so you can see the effects,his is really geared towards newby's and will give you an idea of working with off camera flash. It will also transfer to using speedlights in manual mode. There is NO COST, each session will be limited to no more than six people. Also, if there's images you like and you want to bring them for discussion and analyzation, be sure to do so. Also, drop me a note with any specific things you want to get out of this and we'll do our best to address them. This is to be a fun learning exercise. I have the light meter, remote triggers, lights, and what not.light and a reflector, two lights, and then multiple lights.

More info:
2012 Baltimore Area Summer Funk Photo Meet & Greet 6/24
https://www.facebook.com/events/237932392970784/

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