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Joe McNallyInternationally Acclaimed Photographer
Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed photographer whose career has spanned 30 years and included assignments in over 50 countries. He has shot cover stories for TIME, Newsweek, Fortune, New York, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times Sunday Magazine, and Men's Journal. He has been at various times in his career a contract photographer for Sports Illustrated, a staff photographer at LIFE, and, currently, an ongoing 23 year contributor to the National Geographic, shooting numberous cover stories for those publications.

Joe was listed by American Photo as one of the 100 Most Important People in Photography and described by the magazine as "perhaps the most versatile photojournalist working today".
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				A Day with Joe McNally
				By Joe McNally on November, 2011

				Filed under Commercial, Composition and Exposure, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People 
			

				 
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Lesson 1 (13:08)
Lesson 2 (14:20)
Lesson 3 (11:23)
Lesson 4 (22:44)
Lesson 5 (09:52)
Lesson 6 (17:45)
Lesson 7 (34:44)
Lesson 8 (12:24)
Lesson 9 (13:45)
Lesson 10 (08:41)
Lesson 11 (08:31)

			Course Time: 02 Hours 47 Minutes
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Course SummarySpend some time with Scott Kelby and crew as they share a day in the life of professional photographer Joe McNally (Time, LIFE, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic, etc.).

Start in Joe’s studio as they pack for the day’s shoot and travel with Joe and Scott to a photo shoot in NYC. You’ll get an up-close insight on commercial photography – the kind that a photographer reveals when having a conversation with a good friend – and learn not only the “how” of a job, but also the “why” from choice of subject to motivation. Plus, if you’ve ever seen Joe and Scott interact before, you know you’re going to enjoy yourself and laugh a little along the way.

				Setup and Shoot: Location Lighting for Challenging Situations
				By Joe McNally on June, 2011

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Setup - Small Flash at Sunset (07:09)
Shoot - Small Flash at Sunset (08:02)
Setup - Close, Cramped Quarters (06:11)
Shoot - Close, Cramped Quarters (11:12)
Setup - Swamp Thing (07:21)
Shoot - Swamp Thing (10:29)

			Course Time: 00 Hours 50 Minutes
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Course SummaryJoe McNally takes his amazing lighting techniques to the kinds of locations that clients ask for in sports, editorial, or commercial photography: outside on an unseasonably chilly Florida day, inside a cramped gym, and down in a mucky swamp. There, he creates some stunning athletic portraits that show you how to manipulate light and capture what can be asked of you in real-life working situations.

				Accelerated Corporate Portraiture
				By Joe McNally on March, 2011

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Introduction (02:55)
Meet and Greet (02:12)
Tour the Location (06:05)
First Setup (03:34)
Dealing with Problems on the First Setup (04:47)
Photos at the First Setup (12:21)
Group Portrait (10:06)
Office Portrait (08:56)
Large Meeting Room (06:28)
Corporate Symbols, Part 1 (10:01)
Corporate Symbols, Part 2 (10:29)
Conclusion (01:49)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 19 Minutes
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Course SummaryIn this course, Joe McNally brings viewers along on a day of corporate photography. During this day-long shoot, Joe gives a series of examples of executive portraits and boardroom setups. During these lessons, Joe talks about finding solutions to portraiture. He discusses lighting set ups, how he manages people, how he tackles lighting problems, and how he keeps the clients happy, with an emphasis on making them and their brand look good.

				Mastering Multiple Exposures Using Advanced Flash Techniques
				By Joe McNally on September, 2010

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Introduction to Ballerina Shoot (03:40)
Pushing the Edge (00:53)
Setting Up (03:22)
Explaining the Lighting Set Up (06:00)
Changing Commanders (02:12)
Using Bulb Exposure (02:54)
Getting the Talent and Camera Ready (06:18)
Taking the Ballerina Picture (08:43)
Introduction to Karate Shoot (01:44)
Comparing Day1 and Day2 (01:41)
Controlling the Light (03:06)
Using Hot Lights (01:05)
Setting Up the Shot (13:31)
Hand Holding the Camera (01:06)
The Final Shot (05:56)
Recap of Karate Shoot (03:26)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 05 Minutes
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Course SummaryIf learning advanced flash techniques from a legendary photographer gets you excited, then get ready for a serious adrenaline boost! Join Joe McNally as he teaches advanced lighting setups and camera flash techniques for creating spectacular multiple exposures of the same image.

				Lighting for Indoor Sports Portraits
				By Joe McNally on August, 2010

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Tools for Creating the Mood (02:46)
Setting the Scenes (02:37)
Geometry (01:11)
The Basics - One Light Treatment (03:51)
Subject Position and Feathering (05:40)
Small Flash and Diffusion (07:25)
Industrial Environment (13:40)
Light and Shadow (05:20)
Goodfellas Lighting (12:07)
Background Drama (12:26)
Wrap Up (03:03)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 10 Minutes
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Course SummaryFrom pros to amateurs (and even kids), sports portrait photography has never been more popular. Join Joe McNally as he walks you through the lighting setups for several indoor sports portraits. You'll get to watch over his shoulder as he mixes the lighting with the indoor environment to capture the key athletic moments.

				Lighting for Environmental Portraits
				By Joe McNally on August, 2010

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Irish Pub: Location Assessment (05:56)
Irish Pub: Lighting Adjustments (05:11)
Irish Pub: Collaboration (08:53)
Irish Pub: Secondary Setup (02:43)
Irish Pub: Individual Pics and Recap (05:08)
Firehouse: Manual Strobes (02:22)
Firehouse: FNG (02:12)
Firehouse: Lighting with Rangers (02:51)
Firehouse: Group Shot (08:22)
Firehouse: Controlling the Light (03:09)
Garage: TriFlash (03:25)
Garage: Diffuser (01:36)
Garage: Found Objects (02:44)
Garage: Recap (04:52)

			Course Time: 00 Hours 59 Minutes
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Course SummaryAs Joe McNally says, an Environmental Portrait is a Face in a Place. The setting is just as important as the subject, and the goal is to merge those two elements together in front of the camera. Join Joe as he takes viewers on three different shoots and tries to find the right mix of lighting, detail, and atmosphere to tell the story.

				Shooting with the Elinchrom Quadra System
				By Joe McNally on July, 2010

				Filed under Fashion, Lighting, Photography, Portraits and People, Sports, Wildlife and Outdoor 
			

				 
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Introduction (01:42)
Overview of the Quadra Flash Unit (03:44)
Taking the Quadra into the Field (00:36)
Safety When Shooting with Firearms (01:35)
Sniper Shot, Part 1 (17:01)
Sniper Shot, Part 2 (08:47)
San Francisco Dancer (07:37)
Ballerina in the Fog (02:38)
A Conspiracy of Beards (11:02)
Controlling the Light (10:04)
Motorcycle on the Pier (12:41)
Studio Review of the Motorcycle Shoot (04:17)
Fashion Shoot on City Streets (04:55)
Shooting a Moving Motorcycle (09:55)
Racing the Light: Evening Shoot (14:56)
Studio Review of the Evening Shoot (01:47)
Conclusion and Summary (01:16)
Bonus: Buttons and Dials, Part 1 (04:36)
Bonus: Buttons and Dials, Part 2 (15:27)
Bonus: Buttons and Dials, Part 3 (06:00)

			Course Time: 02 Hours 20 Minutes
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Course SummaryThe Elinchrom Quadra lighting system is a frontier unit, meaning that it goes beyond the power of a small flash while still being lighter and more portable than a big flash. Photographer Joe McNally takes the Quadra system out into the field to multiple photo shoots and kicks the tires to see just what the unit is capable of.

				Creative Lighting for Photographers
				By Joe McNally on January, 2010

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Describing the Scene (03:11)
Transforming Light Sources (08:55)
Altering the Mood (06:28)
Single SB900 Flash (10:22)
Hard Light (05:51)
Snapping Away (05:15)
Lots of Drama (08:39)
Creepy Color (04:38)
Crime Scene Shoot (07:45)
High Speed Synch (05:36)
Skate Park Shoot (08:35)
Action Shots (02:57)
Bits and Pieces (07:48)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 26 Minutes
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Course SummaryJoe McNally takes you to, what only can be called not the prettiest of locations to teach you just how far a little creative lighting can take your shot… and tell a story. Join him as he uses a lot of different lights in a lot of different ways to tell a story with a beautifully lit, if not so beautiful, ending.

				Photographing with One Light
				By Joe McNally on August, 2009

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What Can You Do With One Light? (06:20)
Going Through the Equipment (07:54)
Getting Started on the Set (06:05)
Adjusting Off That First Shot (07:25)
Rolling with the First Setup (03:16)
Keep Things Moving (10:35)
Changing Lenses (05:25)
Getting the Most Out of One Flash (06:33)
Back to Basics (10:28)
On Location (05:15)
Close Up Portrait (07:03)
Directional Light (08:52)
Late Daylight Effect (06:09)
Woodland Location with Bad Weather (06:02)
Making the Best of the Situation (03:35)
Making Sunlight (06:40)
Creating Big Light (03:27)
Race Against the Failing Light (04:52)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 55 Minutes
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Course SummaryEver been told to work lighter, faster, better and with less gear? Well Joe McNally's latest class dives right in and shows you what's possible with just one single light. You'll learn how to take studio-quality lighting on location. When you're done, you'll be able to take one light and make it look like you had so much more at your disposal.

				Working with Nikon SB-900 Flashes
				By Joe McNally on November, 2008

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Introduction (10:14)
Interface (01:32)
Exposure Value and Master Flash (04:07)
Versatility (03:39)
Zoom Function (03:06)
Get the Job Done (06:09)
Simple Setup (03:37)
Improvised Diffusion (05:16)
Modes of Light (13:36)
Remote Flash (05:00)
Flash Through an Umbrella (04:30)
Light Through a Window (04:13)
Experimenting (07:36)
New Shoot (05:03)
Adjusting the Light (06:08)
Changing Things Up (09:07)
Two-Light Shot (03:04)
Changing Lenses (01:59)
Lace Shadow Pattern (06:19)
Accent Light (04:04)
Location Shooting (07:12)
Racing Against the Sun (06:14)

			Course Time: 02 Hours 01 Minutes
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Course SummaryJoin Joe McNally as he explores the creative possibilities of Nikon's new SB-900 flash, and teaches you how to get professional results with your photography each and every time. Learn to take full advantage of the SB-900's portability, versatility, and advanced features and settings.

				Light Shaping Tools, Part 2
				By Joe McNally on October, 2008

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The Penitentiary Prop (07:42)
CD Cover (10:20)
Picking Location (07:57)
Zero Out Camera (04:01)
Lens and Light (05:54)
Adjusting the Light (05:01)
First Shots (09:58)
Lighting Ratios and Exposures (04:39)
Changing Light Sources (09:04)
Evolving During the Shoot (03:32)
Key Lighting (01:51)
Improvisation (01:21)
New Location (02:05)
Assessing the Gear (03:33)
Octa Light Bank and Batteries (06:45)
Picture Depth and Fill Lighting (02:04)
Battling the Light (01:43)
Laying Out Saloon Setup (04:20)
Playing With Light (02:13)
Strip Light (02:24)
Listen to the Location (07:53)
Working with Harsh Light (09:38)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 53 Minutes
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Course SummaryPhotographer Joe McNally vocalizes his thought process as he lights and shoots a mix of indoor and outdoor locations in New Mexico

				Corporate Photography
				By Joe McNally on October, 2008

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What to Expect (03:40)
The Miracle of Photography (02:29)
Setting Up (03:12)
Thinking Through the Shot (07:31)
Working Through Problems (10:39)
Building Blocks (10:59)
Making the Picture (11:55)
Second Office Portrait (18:08)
Outdoor Portrait (11:49)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 20 Minutes
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Course SummaryPhotographer Joe McNally has some advice on getting through some of the common obstacles that get in the way when working in corporate photography.

				Taking the Next Step with SB800 Flashes
				By Joe McNally on May, 2008

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Exploring the Possibilities (01:47)
Zero Out the Camera (03:45)
One Light Approach (09:35)
Changing the Light (05:21)
Small Variations (01:51)
Extreme Shadows (08:38)
Working With Your Subject (02:39)
Adjusting the Quality of Light (19:58)
Hard Edge Portrait (07:34)
The Benefits of an Organized Set (02:12)
Softening the Light (06:06)
Never Neglect the Floor (07:24)
Location Assessment (03:28)
Skew the Lights (03:40)
Cut the Light (02:04)
Controlling Strobes Behind You (03:18)
Big Light Source (06:30)
Drag the Shutter (06:43)
Just Go For It (02:06)
Simulate Natural Light (04:40)
Singular Light (01:51)
Conclusion (01:46)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 52 Minutes
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Course SummaryFamed photographer Joe McNally demonstrates some more advanced techniques using flashes

				Using Small Flashes
				By Joe McNally on April, 2008

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Introduction (02:06)
PreFlash (02:42)
Logic of the Light (01:42)
Don't Forget to Look Up (01:49)
Master Flash (02:10)
Flash Menu (02:07)
Multiple Lights (02:15)
Experiment With One Flash (02:49)
Embrace Your Mistakes (01:57)
Diffuse the Light (02:30)
Sophisticated Light (01:36)
Increase the Volume of Light (03:17)
Keep Adjusting (02:51)
Attachments (03:09)
Working Through Problems (01:33)
One Overhead Source (01:23)
Floor Skip (02:50)
Using a Third Group (04:16)
Enhancing the Light Even Further (00:56)

			Course Time: 00 Hours 43 Minutes
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Course SummaryProfessional photographer Joe McNally shares some of his insight on using the small, hot shoe flashes on the set and on location.

				Light Shaping Tools
				By Joe McNally on January, 2008

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Introduction (02:03)
Studio Hardware (02:16)
Small Flashes (01:06)
Tripod Setup (01:20)
The Umbrella Light (03:23)
The Model and the Light (02:43)
Establishing Trust (04:31)
The Light and the Face (03:48)
Size and Distance of the Light Source (02:57)
Diffusing the Light Source (04:07)
Shoot Through Umbrella (03:09)
Changing Power Ratios (01:20)
Control of the Light (04:59)
Centering the Light (04:00)
Over / Under Combination (06:04)
Skirting the Light (04:42)
Working with the Soft Box (07:04)
Keeping Your Subject Involved (01:35)
Shapes of Soft Boxes (04:42)
Using a Fill Card (02:37)
Different Looks (03:51)
Closeness and Direction of the Light Source (02:58)
Beauty Fill (06:17)
BONUS: Ring Light (02:16)
BONUS: Ballerina in the Air (04:44)

			Course Time: 01 Hours 28 Minutes
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Course SummaryIn this course we'll examine various light shaping tools and how to speak with light. We'll investigate how these light shaping tools can produce dramatic and different portrait solutions.
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Photographing with One Light

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