This is an article I wrote for DIYPHOTOGRAPHY.NET about shooting creative portraits using some of my favorite lenses by Lensbaby.
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A Lesson in Pre-Visualization with Patrick Shipstad
This is an article I wrote for Alien Skin Software about pre-visualizing a concept that starts with building props, designing wardrobe, shooting elements for compositing, and finally taking it through to the final stages using Alien Skin’s Exposure 3 software.
How and why I've been shooting Disneyland in Black and White
Here is another article for DIYPHOTOGRAPHY.NET discussing how and why I’ve been been shooting Disneyland mostly at night, in black and white.
Lensbaby Pro Spotlight.. on me!
Head on over to Lensbaby and see what I've been doing with their amazing lenses. I love that company and their products!
Read it over at Lensbaby
How to make a studio shoot look like a location shoot.
This is an article I wrote for DIYPHOTOGRAPHY.NET about using a faux floor, a backdrop and the addition of some household molding switch up your usual shooting space.
Passion, Patience and Process. How I shot "The Big Bow"
Once again, I wrote an article for DIYPHOTOGRAPHY.NET about my process for creating my shot I call “The Big Bow”.
A Little "EYE CANDY". A review of my dark themed composite.
I entered a friendly compositing competition over at DIYPHOTOGRAPHY.NET with my dark Halloween themed shot “Eye Candy”.
Fundy Software Guest Tip: Behind the Scenes on the Ryan Kelley #whatisparrish Teen Wolf Photo Shoot
Check out my 2nd article for Fundy Software and go behind the scenes of the #whatisparrish photo shoot for MTV's Teen Wolf actor Ryan Kelley.
Fundy Software's Featured Photographer, Guest tip with Behind the Scenes Photos
Check out my article for the find folks at Fundy Software, where I discuss techniques for using the Lensbaby Creative Lens system and my lighting set ups for creative portraits.
Dark Beauty Magazine features Patrick Shipstad
I'm honored to have had six photos featured in Dark Beauty Magazine Online!
A Clever Way To Hold A DIY Foam Board, Reflector, Flag.
One of my favorite lighting accessories that I use on almost every shoot, is a simple piece of white foam board. Check out my article over at diyphotography.net on constructing a sweet articulating reflector.
More Clever Ways To Mount Foam Board, Reflectors and Flags.
Here are some more cool, alternative ways to hold reflectors and flags. Read my article over at diyphotography.net