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Joe McNally
An internationally acclaimed American photographer and long-time photojournalist. From 1994 until 1998, he was LIFE magazine's staff photographer, the first one in 23 years. His most well known series is the "Faces of Ground Zero" Giant Polaroid Collection, a collection of 246 giant Polaroid portraits shot in the Moby c Studio near Ground Zero in a three-week period shortly after 9/11. A large group of these historic, compelling life-size (9x4") photos were exhibited in seven cities in 2002, seen by almost a million people. The sale of 55,000 copies of the exhibit book, printed by LIFE, raised over $2 million for the 9/11 relief effort. This collection is considered by many museum and art professionals to be the most significant artistic endeavor to evolve to date from the 9/11 tragedy.McNally is known worldwide for his ability to produce technically and logistically complex assignments with expert use of color and light. He conducts numerous workshops around the world as part of his teaching activities, and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Alfred Eisenstadt Award for outstanding magazine photography, as well as Pictures of the Year International, and World Press Photo Foundation Award (awarded first place in Portraits in 1997). Most recently, McNally has been selected as one of 10 photographers worldwide to work on promotion of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Online Classes by Joe McNally
Lighting for Indoor Sports Portraits-
From pros to amateurs (and even kids), sports portrait photography has never been more popular. Join Joe McNally as he walks you through the lighting setups for several indoor sports portraits. You'll get to watch over his shoulder as he mixes the lighting with the indoor environment to capture the key athletic moments.
Lesson 01 Tools for Creating the Mood (2:46)
Lesson 02 Setting the Scenes (2:37)
Lesson 03 Geometry (1:11)
Lesson 04 The Basics - One Light Treatment (3:51)
Lesson 05 Subject Position and Feathering (5:40)
Lesson 06 Small Flash and Diffusion (7:25)
Lesson 07 Industrial Environment (13:40)
Lesson 08 Light and Shadow (5:20)
Lesson 09 Goodfellas Lighting (12:07)
Lesson 10 Background Drama (12:26)
Lesson 11 Wrap Up (3:03)
- Lighting for Environmental Portraits
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As Joe McNally says, an Environmental Portrait is a Face in a Place. The setting is just as important as the subject, and the goal is to merge those two elements together in front of the camera. Join Joe as he takes viewers on three different shoots and tries to find the right mix of lighting, detail, and atmosphere to tell the story.
Lesson 01 Irish Pub: Location Assessment (5:56)
Lesson 02 Irish Pub: Lighting Adjustments (5:11)
Lesson 03 Irish Pub: Collaboration (8:53)
Lesson 04 Irish Pub: Secondary Setup (2:43)
Lesson 05 Irish Pub: Individual Pics and Recap (5:08)
Lesson 06 Firehouse: Manual Strobes (2:22)
Lesson 07 Firehouse: FNG (2:12)
Lesson 08 Firehouse: Lighting with Rangers (2:51)
Lesson 09 Firehouse: Group Shot (8:22)
Lesson 10 Firehouse: Controlling the Light (3:09)
Lesson 11 Garage: TriFlash (3:25)
Lesson 12 Garage: Diffuser (1:36)
Lesson 13 Garage: Found Objects (2:44)
Lesson 14 Garage: Recap (4:52)
- Shooting with the Elinchrom Quadra System
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The Elinchrom Quadra lighting system is a frontier unit, meaning that it goes beyond the power of a small flash while still being lighter and more portable than a big flash. Photographer Joe McNally takes the Quadra system out into the field to multiple photo shoots and kicks the tires to see just what the unit is capable of.
Lesson 01 Introduction (1:42)
Lesson 02 Overview of the Quadra Flash Unit (3:44)
Lesson 03 Taking the Quadra into the Field (0:36)
Lesson 04 Safety When Shooting with Firearms (1:35)
Lesson 05 Sniper Shot, Part 1 (17:01)
Lesson 06 Sniper Shot, Part 2 (8:47)
Lesson 07 San Francisco Dancer (7:37)
Lesson 08 Ballerina in the Fog (2:38)
Lesson 09 A Conspiracy of Beards (11:02)
Lesson 10 Controlling the Light (10:04)
Lesson 11 Motorcycle on the Pier (12:41)
Lesson 12 Studio Review of the Motorcycle Shoot (4:17)
Lesson 13 Fashion Shoot on City Streets (4:55)
Lesson 14 Shooting a Moving Motorcycle (9:55)
Lesson 15 Racing the Light: Evening Shoot (14:56)
Lesson 16 Studio Review of the Evening Shoot (1:47)
Lesson 17 Conclusion and Summary (1:16)
Lesson 18 Bonus: Buttons and Dials, Part 1 (4:36)
Lesson 19 Bonus: Buttons and Dials, Part 2 (15:27)
Lesson 20 Bonus: Buttons and Dials, Part 3 (6:00)
- Creative Lighting for Photographers
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Joe McNally takes you to, what only can be called not the prettiest of locations to teach you just how far a little creative lighting can take your shot... and tell a story. Join him as he uses a lot of different lights in a lot of different ways to tell a story with a beautifully lit, if not so beautiful, ending.
Lesson 01 Describing the Scene (3:11)
Lesson 02 Transforming Light Sources (8:55)
Lesson 03 Altering the Mood (6:28)
Lesson 04 Single SB900 Flash (10:22)
Lesson 05 Hard Light (5:51)
Lesson 06 Snapping Away (5:15)
Lesson 07 Lots of Drama (8:39)
Lesson 08 Creepy Color (4:38)
Lesson 09 Crime Scene Shoot (7:45)
Lesson 10 High Speed Synch (5:36)
Lesson 11 Skate Park Shoot (8:35)
Lesson 12 Action Shots (2:57)
Lesson 13 Bits and Pieces (7:48)
- Photographing with One Light
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Ever been told to work lighter, faster, better and with less gear? Well Joe McNally's latest class dives right in and shows you what's possible with just one single light. You'll learn how to take studio-quality lighting on location. When you're done, you'll be able to take one light and make it look like you had so much more at your disposal.
Lesson 01 What Can You Do With One Light? (6:20)
Lesson 02 Going Through the Equipment (7:54)
Lesson 03 Getting Started on the Set (6:05)
Lesson 04 Adjusting Off That First Shot (7:25)
Lesson 05 Rolling with the First Setup (3:16)
Lesson 06 Keep Things Moving (10:35)
Lesson 07 Changing Lenses (5:25)
Lesson 08 Getting the Most Out of One Flash (6:33)
Lesson 09 Back to Basics (10:28)
Lesson 10 On Location (5:15)
Lesson 11 Close Up Portrait (7:03)
Lesson 12 Directional Light (8:52)
Lesson 13 Late Daylight Effect (6:09)
Lesson 14 Woodland Location with Bad Weather (6:02)
Lesson 15 Making the Best of the Situation (3:35)
Lesson 16 Making Sunlight (6:40)
Lesson 17 Creating Big Light (3:27)
Lesson 18 Race Against the Failing Light (4:52)
- Working with Nikon SB-900 Flashes
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Join Joe McNally as he explores the creative possibilities of Nikon's new SB-900 flash, and teaches you how to get professional results with your photography each and every time. Learn to take full advantage of the SB-900's portability, versatility, and advanced features and settings.
Lesson 01 Introduction (10:14)
Lesson 02 Interface (1:32)
Lesson 03 Exposure Value and Master Flash (4:07)
Lesson 04 Versatility (3:39)
Lesson 05 Zoom Function (3:06)
Lesson 06 Get the Job Done (6:09)
Lesson 07 Simple Setup (3:37)
Lesson 08 Improvised Diffusion (5:16)
Lesson 09 Modes of Light (13:36)
Lesson 10 Remote Flash (5:00)
Lesson 11 Flash Through an Umbrella (4:30)
Lesson 12 Light Through a Window (4:13)
Lesson 13 Experimenting (7:36)
Lesson 14 New Shoot (5:03)
Lesson 15 Adjusting the Light (6:08)
Lesson 16 Changing Things Up (9:07)
Lesson 17 Two-Light Shot (3:04)
Lesson 18 Changing Lenses (1:59)
Lesson 19 Lace Shadow Pattern (6:19)
Lesson 20 Accent Light (4:04)
Lesson 21 Location Shooting (7:12)
Lesson 22 Racing Against the Sun (6:14)
- Light Shaping Tools, Part 2
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Photographer Joe McNally vocalizes his thought process as he lights and shoots a mix of indoor and outdoor locations in New Mexico
Lesson 01 The Penitentiary Prop (1:51)
Lesson 02 CD Cover (1:21)
Lesson 03 Picking Location (2:05)
Lesson 04 Zero Out Camera (3:33)
Lesson 05 Lens and Light (6:45)
Lesson 06 Adjusting the Light (2:04)
Lesson 07 First Shots (1:43)
Lesson 08 Lighting Ratios and Exposures (4:21)
Lesson 09 Changing Light Sources (2:13)
Lesson 10 Evolving During the Shoot (2:23)
Lesson 11 Key Lighting (7:53)
Lesson 12 Improvisation (9:38)
Lesson 13 New Location (7:43)
Lesson 14 Assessing the Gear (10:20)
Lesson 15 Octa Light Bank and Batteries (7:58)
Lesson 16 Picture Depth and Fill Lighting (4:01)
Lesson 17 Battling the Light (5:54)
Lesson 18 Laying Out Saloon Setup (5:01)
Lesson 19 Playing With Light (9:59)
Lesson 20 Strip Light (4:39)
Lesson 21 Listen to the Location (9:05)
Lesson 22 Working with Harsh Light (3:33)
- Corporate Photography
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Photographer Joe McNally has some advice on getting through some of the common obstacles that get in the way when working in corporate photography.
Lesson 01 What to Expect (3:40)
Lesson 02 The Miracle of Photography (2:29)
Lesson 03 Setting Up (3:12)
Lesson 04 Thinking Through the Shot (6:59)
Lesson 05 Working Through Problems (9:15)
Lesson 06 Building Blocks (9:58)
Lesson 07 Making the Picture (9:04)
Lesson 08 Second Office Portrait (16:03)
Lesson 09 Outdoor Portrait (11:31)
- Taking the Next Step with SB800 Flashes
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Famed photographer Joe McNally demonstrates some more advanced techniques using flashes
Lesson 01 Exploring the Possibilities (1:47)
Lesson 02 Zero Out the Camera (3:45)
Lesson 03 One Light Approach (9:35)
Lesson 04 Changing the Light (5:21)
Lesson 05 Small Variations (1:51)
Lesson 06 Extreme Shadows (8:38)
Lesson 07 Working With Your Subject (2:39)
Lesson 08 Adjusting the Quality of Light (19:58)
Lesson 09 Hard Edge Portrait (7:34)
Lesson 10 The Benefits of an Organized Set (2:12)
Lesson 11 Softening the Light (6:06)
Lesson 12 Never Neglect the Floor (7:24)
Lesson 13 Location Assessment (3:28)
Lesson 14 Skew the Lights (3:40)
Lesson 15 Cut the Light (2:04)
Lesson 16 Controlling Strobes Behind You (3:18)
Lesson 17 Big Light Source (6:30)
Lesson 18 Drag the Shutter (6:43)
Lesson 19 Just Go For It (2:06)
Lesson 20 Simulate Natural Light (4:40)
Lesson 21 Singular Light (1:51)
Lesson 22 Conclusion (1:46)
- Using Small Flashes
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Professional photographer Joe McNally shares some of his insight on using the small, hot shoe flashes on the set and on location.
Lesson 01 Introduction (2:06)
Lesson 02 PreFlash (2:42)
Lesson 03 Logic of the Light (1:42)
Lesson 04 Don't Forget to Look Up (1:49)
Lesson 05 Master Flash (2:10)
Lesson 06 Flash Menu (2:07)
Lesson 07 Multiple Lights (2:15)
Lesson 08 Experiment With One Flash (2:49)
Lesson 09 Embrace Your Mistakes (1:57)
Lesson 10 Diffuse the Light (2:30)
Lesson 11 Sophisticated Light (1:36)
Lesson 12 Increase the Volume of Light (3:17)
Lesson 13 Keep Adjusting (2:51)
Lesson 14 Attachments (3:09)
Lesson 15 Working Through Problems (1:33)
Lesson 16 One Overhead Source (1:23)
Lesson 17 Floor Skip (2:50)
Lesson 18 Using a Third Group (4:16)
Lesson 19 Enhancing the Light Even Further (0:56)
Lesson 20 Shooting On Location (4:44)
- Light Shaping Tools
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In this course we'll examine various light shaping tools and how to speak with light. We'll investigate how these light shaping tools can produce dramatic and different portrait solutions.
Lesson 01 Introduction (2:03)
Lesson 02 Studio Hardware (2:16)
Lesson 03 Small Flashes (1:06)
Lesson 04 Tripod Setup (1:20)
Lesson 05 The Umbrella Light (3:23)
Lesson 06 The Model and the Light (2:43)
Lesson 07 Establishing Trust (4:31)
Lesson 08 The Light and the Face (3:48)
Lesson 09 Size and Distance of the Light Source (2:57)
Lesson 10 Diffusing the Light Source (4:07)
Lesson 11 Shoot Through Umbrella (3:09)
Lesson 12 Changing Power Ratios (1:20)
Lesson 13 Control of the Light (4:59)
Lesson 14 Centering the Light (4:00)
Lesson 15 Over / Under Combination (6:04)
Lesson 16 Skirting the Light (4:42)
Lesson 17 Working with the Soft Box (7:04)
Lesson 18 Keeping Your Subject Involved (1:35)
Lesson 19 Shapes of Soft Boxes (4:42)
Lesson 20 Using a Fill Card (2:37)
Lesson 21 Different Looks (3:51)
Lesson 22 Closeness and Direction of the Light Source (2:58)
Lesson 23 Beauty Fill (6:17)
Lesson 24 BONUS: Ring Light (2:16)
Lesson 25 BONUS: Ballerina in the Air (4:44)
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