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Here at DPS, we often talk about wireless lighting, soft-boxes, strobes and the myriad of aspects to artificial lighting. As great as controlled lighting is, we often neglect the wonderful (and affordable) world of natural lighting. Problem is, once you’ve been hooked on the methodology of a “Strobist”, it’s often hard to let the light ride…

From Photoworkshop.comeducation / inspirationThe Art of Lighting: Natural Vs. Artificial IlluminationBy Judy Host & Amy CantrellMay 1, 2006 Natural Light: Judy HostHave you ever looked through a magazine and found yourself stopping at one image in particular? Of all the photos in a magazine, what makes one stand out? If you take the time to study…

Rangefinder Magazine October 2004 Creating Your Own Style by Judy Host Ten years ago when I started my business, the last thing I wanted to do is have my work look like everyone else’s. It was a little daunting—what could I possibly do that hadn’t already been done? From the very beginning, I was determined…

2006 Shutterbug: The Business Of Children’s Portraits By Maria Piscopo, January, 2006  Judy Host (www.judyhost.com) only started her business 12 years ago but today you can find her working either in the home of a celebrity creating her award-winning portraits or in Africa documenting conditions in Rwanda and Uganda. By the time you read this, she…

How Judy Host Became the Private Photographer for the World’s Most Public People When Judy Host shoots celebrity portraits, they don’t end up on the cover of People Magazine. You won’t see them in a spread inVogue. In fact, chances are, you’ll never see them at all. And that suits her perfectly. Because although Host’s clients…

Judy Host: From the Wilds of Africa to the Wilds of Hollywood By Christy Rippel Ask child and portrait photographer Judy Host (www.judyhost.com) a bout her clients and you’ll get a list as diverse as they come: She’s shot everyone from the girl next door to presidents of African nations and A-list celebrities. But, while…