Had another photoshoot in-studio using my video projector as a key role in lighting my subject. In this series, I shot a variety of looks with model Duffy, and at times, the main light source was my Epson PowerLite 1945W […]
Had another photoshoot in-studio using my video projector as a key role in lighting my subject. In this series, I shot a variety of looks with model Duffy, and at times, the main light source was my Epson PowerLite 1945W […]
Had a wonderful shoot recently at my studio in Berkeley with model Izzy (@izabella.goh) who is represented by Rae Agency (@RaeAgency) in San Francisco. For our shoot we shot a variety of looks, including hypercolor extreme gel portraits, some fashion […]
I’m back in the studio, this time with model Jerusha. The theme for this series was again, an abstract sci-fi Blade Runner warrior theme, using three lights, and of course, a video projector as the background. For the “How To” […]
To create unique an artistic/creative portraits, sometimes it’s best to think outside of the box. In this case, the background for all of these images wasn’t seamless paper or muslin, it was light. Light specifically emitting from a video projector. […]
PAUL C. BUFF LINK FLASH UNIT / STROBE REVIEW It’s here. It’s finally here. Originally scheduled for release in 2020 (and delayed due to COVID-19) the Paul C. Buff Link Flash was released on February 23, 2021. If you’re […]
Hypercolor extreme colored gel shots are simply some of my favorite types of shoots to do in-studio. To really make colors pop and enhance vibrancy, some simple pre-planning before the shoot can make the difference between good and great. For […]
To add a bit more punch to my hypercolor photography, this time I incorporated some some orange tulle material to go with the vivid orange colored gel portrait style photos. This series was more suited for boudoir photography, shot with […]
This series with Tracie was shot indoors in my studio in Berkeley, CA. For this headshot series, the goal was to achieve an artistic and almost cinematic color “pop” to the background for a vibrant headshot series. HOW TO […]
This series with Lucas was shot completely around my studio in Berkeley, CA. Our goal for these looks was to create a retro style editorial series suitable for a modeling portfolio. Using many of the elements of my surrounding area, […]
Sometimes it’s difficult for me to describe the exact type of shoot I’m envisioning for a particular client. Moody? Artistic? Beautiful? Timeless? Elegant? Maybe it’s all of the above. 🙂 For this shoot, I was going for a highly artistic […]
Model Credit: Emma (@emmaarayray)Photo by Me: Mike McGee (@mikemcgeephotography)All shots: f/22, 5 second exposure, ISO 100 In case you missed it, I did a full write up and review of the Savage RGB Light Painter Pro LED Wand back in […]
Model Credit: Sheila Bauzon Model Instagram: @hollywoodsheee Photo by Me: Mike McGee Photographer (me!) Instagram : @mikemcgeephotography Had a wonderful shoot with Sheila, showcasing a glamour look in all denim. Yes, Sheila can make even a Canadian Tuxedo look amazing! […]
Savage Universal MultiFlex Light Stand Product Review Do you ever get one of those items that you don’t think you’re going to need at all, but then once you get it, you can’t really live without it? Well, that brings […]
Just had to share another Hypercolor series from my photo shoot with model Nicole Cherye (@nicolecherye). I’m back to using one of my favorite color combinations with my Hypercolor colored gel photography by using teal and orange colored gels, in […]
Model Credit: Sadaf Model Instagram: @sadaf_sadjadi Fashion Designer Credit: Setare Fashion Designer Instagram: @setare_sadjadi Photo by Me: Mike McGee Photographer (me!) Instagram : @mikemcgeephotography One of my goals in photography is to never stop learning and to sometimes shoot out […]
Coffee shots anyone? Shot a product photography series with the variety of flavors of Stumptown coffee. This was actually shot with all natural light, using two different wood table-tops, and a variety of styling elements to convey the message of […]
Savage Universal Luminous Pro LED Ringlight Plus Review So the good people at Savage Universal know that I’m a ringlight junkie and sent me their Savage Luminous Pro LED Ringlight Plus to review. Many thanks to them, and as a […]
No, we’re not living in the upside-down, but the popularity of Stranger Things has definitely brought back 80’s retro styling. Here are some shots from my shoot with model Noel Hogan, showcasing some vintage 80’s retro elements in front of […]
And now for something completely different. 🙂 As you can see by my shooting style, I rarely shoot full-length images, hardly ever stop motion, and often opt for portraits and headshots that focus on the model’s eyes. However, for this […]
Indulge me for a Throwback Thursday photo of sorts, even though I have never posted this entire series here before. Here’s a series I took just over a year ago with the supremely talented Meg Vega. This was my first […]
Here is my hypercolor series with model and actress Sheila Bauzon (@sheilabauzon). My objective here was to create a truly metallic skin look to this low-key series using colored gels I call a “hypercolor” effect. This is also my favorite […]
When shooting portraits and beauty headshots in-studio, in terms of the background, I’m a huge fan of seamless backdrop paper. Why? Well, it’s extremely inexpensive, comes in a variety of colors, and can be easily swapped out during a shoot […]
One of the benefits of living in California is that it’s typically beautiful and sunny all year ’round. This was especially true for last week when the planets aligned, and the California sun was that pure golden color in the […]
Had another shoot with model Elena Rose. This time our objective was to do a hypercolor series with colored gels, for a futuristic femme fatale look. By “hypercolor”, this means a low light environment where the colored gels on the […]
Had a wonderful photoshoot with model Katwalkkatt who was only in town for a short amount of time. We maximized the variety of looks for this shoot, but here’s a totally impromptu look from Kat who grabbed my Diesel jacket hanging […]
Had a natural-light portrait and headshot session with model Devin T. We were able to dodge the rain for a bit, and pickup some lovely light along the streets of downtown Palo Alto, California. This shoot consisted of three looks, […]
It’s fall, nearly winter actually, and just the right time to change up the look of headshots with some autumn/winter colors. As usual, I went to my favorite light, the DIY ring light that I built, and this time I switched […]
Background: Ultramarine. Model Credit: Olga Sigmundson. Anyone that knows me, knows I’m a huge fan two things: 1. My DIY ring light that I made from scratch, and 2. Various seamless paper colors as backdrops for portrait and headshot photography. […]
I had the pleasure of shooting with another RAE Agency model along the streets of San Francisco. This time I did a fall fashion shoot with Michelle Martone. Michelle has a knack for style, and the white skirt that you […]
Had another fashion shoot with a RAE Agency model along the streets of San Francisco, CA. This model is also an actress from Italy, and she brings that class and elegance to all of her fashion looks. She was also […]
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