Jeff Black's Blog

I was recently asked in an interview “How would I best describe my website?” The short answer is a function in utility. Its no secret that we are experiencing difficult economic times which leaves many of us with little discretionary income to invest in all kinds of

I’d like to thank everyone who has helped support How To Photograph Models over the past year. As a small token of my appreciation, I am now offering a completely free 18 USC 2257 Compliant Adult Model Release form. Photographers there is no better way to protect

Recently, I heard something very profound said by another photographer. If you are in the business of selling photos, but you are spending a lot of time editing photos you are probably losing money. Can’t argue with that logic. So if there are filters which exist that

Davide Mecey has a 20 plus year history as a staff and contributing photographer for Playboy, I got a chance to talk with David recently, and this is what he had to say… David it’s an honor and pleasure to have you spend a few moments with

Tonya has become a best friend, a business partner and an integral part of my life, both personally and professionally. Tonya is an equal partner in our commercial studio and I literally couldn’t do it without her. She plays a huge part in the progress of How

Another tribute video for our friend Marie Blanchard. Marie was great to work with and we would love to have her back for some more instructional videos.

I’d like to thank Stevie Lynn for being one of our featured models for How To Photograph Models. A little tribute video for her.

ahh, where to begin? Stevie Lynn is definitely the consummate professional. She came to my Pittsburgh studio from Tampa, FL I’d like to say to just shoot with me, but I think she has family close to my studio. If you had ever wondered if Stevie Lynn

With tear sheets and credits a mile long it was an honor and pleasure to finally photograph Marie Blanchard. Marie Blanchard can be found all over the internet, with titles like “Model of the year for the Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards, and also the Haitian Beauty model