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Behind The Lens
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Joel takes you on a tour behind the camera. Learn how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more!
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Joel Grimes has created thousands of images during his 40 years as a commercial photographer. During this time, Joel has created some iconic portraits that have been viewed all around the world. In Behind the Lens, Joel has made available some of his expert advice. Learn how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more!
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Lessons
26
Length
3 hours and 30 minutes
Level
Intermediate
Software
Photoshop
Behind The Scenes
Shooting with Hope Solo
Another photo shoot for Hyperice, this time with Hope Solo! Started off the day in the locker room on the white seamless and finished it up on the field. Here's a look at what it takes to create my...
Shooting with Blake Griffin
Hyperice is getting ready launch their product, so for some promotional images I got to photograph Blake Griffin from the LA Clippers. I had a great time with this one and am very happy with the wa...
Shooting with Monique
6 years ago, I had Monique in the studio for the first time, and it worked out so well that I brought her back for another workshop! I got several images that I love and here is a behind a scenes l...
How did you do that?
Greg Wildman
In this series Joel Grimes will discuss how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more! Joel Grimes has created thous...
Hope Solo
In this series Joel Grimes will discuss how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more! Joel Grimes has created thous...
Mary Kay Soccer Player
In this series Joel Grimes will discuss how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more! Joel Grimes has created thous...
Bryce Double Exposure
In this series Joel Grimes will discuss how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more! Joel Grimes has created thous...
Masters of the Craft
Ansel Adams
In this first episode, Joel talks about the late Ansel Adams who was most famous for his stunning black and white landscapes, as well as creating the "Zone System". In this new series, Joel Grimes...
Irving Penn
In this episode, Joel talks about how Irving Penn influenced his work, and how important it is to not only study photography but the masters that came before us. Images used © The Irving Penn...
Henri Cartier-Bresson
In this episode, Joel takes a look at the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson who most famously known for his street photography and finding the decisive moment to shoot. Joel Grimes explore the masters...
Tips & Tricks
Skin Retouching Technique
Frequency Separation Made Easy. Skin retouching can be kind of scary, but it doesn't have to be. I've created a fast and easy tutorial to show you how to do frequency separation in Photoshop in no ...
Shooting Landscapes at Toroweap Overlook
I recently went to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with my two brothers Jim & Johnathan. We spent the night in Toroweap and went to the overlook before the sun rose. My brother Jim filmed me...
6 Things To Know Before Purchasing A Strobe
Having a strobe is very important as a commercial photographer, but sometimes its hard to find the one for you. Here are 6 things that you should know before you purchase a strobe. Paul C. B...
Source Books: At-Edge
At-Edge: http://www.at-edge.com/ Source books! They can be the catalyst for launching your career as a commercial photographer. Once I joined my first source book, my phone was blowing up nonstop ...
5 Amazing Portrait Lenses
If you're a portrait photographer or looking to become one, here are 5 amazing portrait lenses you NEED in your camera bag! Joel Grimes has been a commercial photographer for over 40 years, and du...
Joel Grimes Signature Backgrounds
Joel Grimes has created a new line of Signature Backgrounds that fit perfectly on the compact Westcott X-Drop system. These backgrounds measure 60x85 inches and are printed on heavy art canvas for ...
My Equipment List
I love tools just as much as any photographer. However, without an artist and the creative process, tools are just tools. Yes, I want to purchase the best tools I can afford, an...
Q&A with Joel Grimes
FAQs
In the first episode of Q&A with Joel Grimes, Joel answers his most frequently asked questions such as why you can benefit from working in 32 bit and what a commercial representative does. Sen...
FAQs & Your Questions
In this second episode of Q&A with Joel Grimes, Joel answers some more frequently asked questions and answers a couple questions submitted by some subscribers. Send in your questions to our em...
18 or 50 Megapixels?
Joel Grimes sits down and answers his most frequently asked questions, as well as questions submitted by viewers like you. Send in your questions to [email protected] You just may have ...
Being a Colorblind Photographer
In this episode of Q&A with Joel Grimes, Joel answers some great questions ranging from why he likes using a tilt-shift lens, and how to retouch being a colorblind photographer. Send in your q...
PROCESS
Behind The Lens
$27$9
Joel takes you on a tour behind the camera. Learn how he created his most notable images using various camera equipment, lighting techniques, locations, and so much more!
Buy Now