Alex Lawson

Alex Lawson is a Portrait, Commercial, and Real Estate photographer based out of Bakersfield, CA. His main objective at Improve Photography is to help professional photographers get the most out of their business and make a good living doing what they love. When he's not behind a camera he's almost certainly with his lovely wife, horse trainer Tessa Lawson, his two young boys, and the best darn dog in the whole wide world, Mattis. You can find his work at www.AlexLawsonPhotography.com

Clamshell Lighting: What it is and How to Do it

Portrait / By Alex Lawson

Nothing catapults the quality of portrait photography quite like off-camera flash – and few lighting setups impress quite like clamshell […]

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How to Handle Rejection and Discouragement as a Photographer

Marketing/Business / By Alex Lawson

Ok. First things first: breathe. If you’ve just experienced ‘photographer rejection’ for the first time, it’s ok – you’re not

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How to Take a Quality Headshot of Yourself Without Pro Gear

Portrait / By Alex Lawson

If you’re looking to up your selfie game and create a professional quality headshot of yourself this article is for

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10 Considerations for Pricing Portrait Photography

Marketing/Business / By Alex Lawson

The average portrait photographer spends about 1/3 of their time behind a camera – the rest of that time is spent

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