On a budget? Let’s face it. Makeup artists don’t always come free and hiring one on your own isn’t usually the cheapest option. That’s why it’s important to know how to apply your own makeup so that you can be photoshoot ready in a jiff. Follow these tips and become your own makeup artist! HYDRATE, HYDRATE, HYDRATE! First things first, …
Not sure of what you should or shouldn’t be eating the night before your big photoshoot? Many foods can leave you feeling low of energy and unhappy so it’s important to choose your diet wisely. Follow this simple guide and make sure to get plenty of rest (concealer can only cover so much) and you’ll be good to go! AVOID …
The night before your photoshoot can be nerve wracking especially if you’re not sure how to prep yourself beforehand. These tips will leave you waking up feeling refreshed, confident and ready to take on the day. KEEP YOR SKIN FRESH One of the most important things u can do for yourself the night before is to prep your skin for …
We retouchers have been taking a lot of heat recently over some really questionable work being released in the media. Just this morning I woke up to find the headline This Photoshop Fail Will Make You Sick To Your Stomach on the Huffington Post’s front page. The image was of a female model that was viciously attacked by the Liquify …
Before I get started with this article, I just want to address that a few years ago, I had a nose job. The doctor did a fantastic job, and I could not be happier with the results. I know a lot of beautiful women who have had minor surgeries like nose jobs, breast augmentation, and honestly if you have a …
I had the distinct privilege of meeting 500px founder, Evgeny Tchebotarev here in New York City’s beautiful Bryant Park. We decided to meet up again over some delicious coffee at a local coffee shop on 14th street, and we chatted for almost three hours about life, photography, and soccer. During our conversation, I told Evgeny how I use to be …
These videos demonstrate what goes into the process of retouching photos here at Erika Barker Photography. Unfortunately, many people assume there is a magical button, or a quick way of going through this process, but nothing could be further from the truth. The time spent in properly correcting a photo that is ready for print can range from 2-3 hours. …
If you are trying to find more direction in your photography work, try using Pinterest. In this video I cover how a photographer can identify colors, trends, and styles that is best suited for them. Discover your inner photographer with Pinterest!
It’s DC Shoot Off time again. For those of you who may not know, the DC Shoot Off is an annual workshop/competition where military photojournalist and civilian photojournalist participate in a 24-hour photojournalism contest. A theme is drawn from a hat, and each participant must find a story that matches that theme, shoot the story, and edit the story down …
Well, it’s about time I actually made a blog post about this beautiful photo shoot I took a few months ago. I had the distinct pleasure to photograph Jeanette Scott from J’s Everyday Fashion. Her website is one of the most respected fashion blogs in the world. Yes, I said in the “world”. In other words, she’s a rock star …