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Tis the season for fake snow, so I thought I would test out the Smoke Ninja Pro hazer kit and the bubble formula to create some fake snow for a recent shoot. I was actually surprised with how well it worked. Check out the video below and let me know what you think! smoke ninja pro snow effect.mov Thanks to Caroline for modeling this for me! https://www.instagram.com/carolinegosswein/

Behind the Scenes from Nanlite Continuous Light Portrait Workshop I had an awesome workshop this weekend using Nanlite continuous lights for portraits and I wanted to share a behind the scenes look from one of the setups. This shot of Layla was taken during one of the demos and this video breaks down every part of the process. I'll apologize now because I didn't take the time to put the images on the screen in the video, but you can see the giant TV behind me which will give you an idea of what the images looked like. If you have questions about the setup or my process, feel free to leave those below and I will answer them as soon as I can! Final Image

I posted a story about the motorized backdrop system I installed yesterday in my studio and had a lot of questions about where to get it. So I figured I would share the link! I got the 6 backdrop system, but they make a 3 and 4 roller system as well https://amzn.to/4gWokhN You’ll also need these metal tubes… https://amzn.to/4eV7EWd Let me know if you have any other questions about it

I was recently down in Florida teaching a commercial photography class at the Florida School of Photography and one of the setups/demos was product photography so I thought it would be cool to shoot my new headphones. Check out this video for the full breakdown! Airpod Max Product Photgoraphy Tutorial I still have tickets available for my Nashville lighting workshop! If you'r intersted in attending, email me at info@nextlevelworkshops.com and I'll send you a personalized coupon code! Continuous Lighting for Portrait Photography - Sponsored by Nanlite https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f0c04a13-fa23-4720-add7-cad0f505d0bf/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/continuous-lighting-for-portrait-photography-sponsored-by-nanlite

Bonus... the beer is cheaper when you do it like this 😜 I just found some old footage from a few livestreams I taught a couple years ago so I decided to cut them down and share them here. In this video, I explain how I created a moody portrait of David from scratch with just manipulating the lighting. My lights were Profoto, and my background was a Duo board from V-flat World. Check out this video for the full breakdown... and then some! Lighting Tutorial | How to create a vintage bar scene in studio Take your photography to the NEXT LEVEL! Join my Nashville workshop on October 19th! Continuous Lighting for Portrait Photography - Sponsored by Nanlite https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f0c04a13-fa23-4720-add7-cad0f505d0bf/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/continuous-lighting-for-portrait-photography-sponsored-by-nanlite Shop 1:1 Workshops 1 Hour Virtual Workshop w/ Jeff Carpenter of Readylight Media https://www.wix.app/stores/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/catalog/f1fad846-f639-6b91-0dc5-c09fadc338fb?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/product-page/1-hour-virtual-workshop-w-jeff-carpenter-of-readylight-media Full Day 1-on-1 Workshop w/ Jeff Carpenter of Readylight Media https://www.wix.app/stores/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/catalog/1f646d8b-3de5-9793-d85b-435a29f5fb42?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/product-page/full-day-1-on-1-workshop Half Day 1-on-1 Workshop w/ Jeff Carpenter of Readylight Media https://www.wix.app/stores/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/catalog/dad05664-f289-ec82-e6e1-c2a021160435?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/product-page/half-day-1-on-1-workshop

…And I didn’t change my lighting setup at all! Check out the video below to see how I did it! Basic Headshot to Creative Portrait in just 15 Seconds 🤯 https://youtu.be/CaCngbF91ts

Here is a shot where I used 4 lights to create a dark, moody and colorful portrait of Emily. BTS video and breakdown below! IG post video .mp4 Come to my next workshop for a chance to win a Nanlite FS300-C, a V-flat and more! Continuous Lighting for Portrait Photography - Sponsored by Nanlite https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f0c04a13-fa23-4720-add7-cad0f505d0bf/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/continuous-lighting-for-portrait-photography-sponsored-by-nanlite

I did a test over on instagram breaking down a recent image I posted. If you missed it, here is the replay! Don’t mind the camera going out around the 7 minute mark. Don’t worry… it came back on a few seconds later. Also, I have a workshop on October 19th if you’re interested in learning how to use constant lights in your workflow. https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/continuous-lighting-for-portrait-photography-sponsored-by-nanlite

This has been something that has been in the works for a very long time and is finally coming to fruition. If you’re interested in learning how to implement constant lighting into your portrait work, join me at my next workshop on October 19th in Franklin, TN! https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/continuous-lighting-for-portrait-photography-sponsored-by-nanlite

Awhile ago my buddy Jordan came into my studio and we shot some content for his website etc. One of the shots from that shoot was this one, which I liked enough to shoot a video for. I honestly thought it was aready out there on the V-flat world youtube channel, but apparently I was wrong... Don't tell them I posted it here 🤫 Anyway, the reason I wanted to share this was because Jordan just released a song woth Afrojack and Steve Aoki a couple days ago so I thought it was fitting to share. Check out the vidoe and let me know what you think! Also, I have a couple seats left for my NY/NJ creative lightig workshop where you'll have an opportunity to win a FREE v-flat from V-Flat World. I also just got word that Tether Tools is giving me a LeverLock to give away as well! Don't miss this awesome opportunity to take your photography to the NEXT LEVEL! Use code NXTLVL100 for $100 off your ticket. Creative Lighting Workshop - NY/NJ (June 8th, 2024) https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f90ad383-7f6d-4737-95c7-299ffa47b58d/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/creative-lighting-workshop-ny-nj-june-8th-2024

One thing I always hated when I traveled with gear was paying for overweight luggage. With the travel case I have, it almost was over the limit before I even put anything in it. To sold that problem, all you need is a media or press badge. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be employed by a newspaper or media company to get one. I used a template I found online and had 2 badges shipped to me for $10. Well worth the price considering how much luggage fees are these days. Here’s a link to the template I used, but there are plenty of other options out there. https://www.zazzle.com/journalist_or_reporter_photo_qr_code_press_pass_id_badge-256519135689300753

Got my hands on the new LeverLock from Tether Tools and put it up against the older version of the TetherBlock. Check out my thoughts and review in my latest YouTube video LeverLock Link - https://tethertools.com/product/tetherguard-leverlock-plate/?ref=90 code jeffcarpenter gets you 10% off (I think 😜😂) Creative Lighting Workshop - NY/NJ (June 8th, 2024) https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f90ad383-7f6d-4737-95c7-299ffa47b58d/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/creative-lighting-workshop-ny-nj-june-8th-2024 Use code "NXTLVL100" for $100 off your ticket

I've posted a few videos about Evoto Ai as a retouching software, but in their most recent update, they completely changed the game by adding tethering directly into the software! Not only can you tether, but you can also apply all your edits instantly. This is going to be an absolute game changer when it comes to speeding up your workflow. *side note, I tried tethering with a Lumix G9 which never tethers to anything, and it worked flawlessly! I might have to make the switch back to Panasonic 😜 Another huge feature that was added in this update was glasses glare removal which takes any guesswork out of removing unwanted glare from glasses. If you're an Evoto user, head over to the app and download the new version to gain access to these features! If you haven't tried Evoto yet, click the link below to get 30 FREE credits https://evoto.ai/s/EvotoJeffCarpenter03 Other Evoto Videos from my YouTube channel Take your lighting to the NEXT LEVEL and join me at my upcoming Creative Lighting Workshop! Use code NXTLVL100 for $100 off your ticket Creative Lighting Workshop - NY/NJ (June 8th, 2024) https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f90ad383-7f6d-4737-95c7-299ffa47b58d/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/creative-lighting-workshop-ny-nj-june-8th-2024

I stumbled on this shot of Emily from a shoot a few years back so I thought I would share it again. When I’m shooting fitness, I love using a lot of contrast in the image, and I also love color. This is a little mixture of both Creative Lighting Workshop - NY/NJ (June 8th, 2024) https://www.wix.app/events/1127574d-5f9e-4f2d-8f4c-51923307257b/f90ad383-7f6d-4737-95c7-299ffa47b58d/details?d=https://www.nextlevelworkshops.com/events/creative-lighting-workshop-ny-nj-june-8th-2024 Use code “NXTLVL100” for $100 off your ticket!

Here is one setting that you should change in Capture One immediatly! Nobody likes learning a new program from the ground up, but making the switch to Capture One is a lot easier with this really simple trick.