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Is your insta falling a little flat? Does your portfolio need more variety? We've got you covered. In this class, Photographer Gianna Keiko will show you step-by-step how to use your natural surroundings and lighting to create mood and capture a photo that expresses exactly what you want it to. Whether you're working with a model or going in front of the camera yourself, these techniques can be applied easily no matter the setting. To get started, check out the list of essentials below that are needed for this class recommended and used by Gianna. Gianna Keiko is a lifestyle and brand narrative photographer with a decade of experience in the industry. Gianna spent 5 years in NYC working in editorial, advertising, and fashion photography, honing her technical editing, studio, and location lighting techniques. In NYC, she worked on projects for Vogue Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Kenneth Cole, and Louis Vuitton. splitting time between Atlanta and Jackson Hole. Her passion for outdoor sports, travel, and sustainable lifestyle combined with an adventurous spirit lend truly one-of-a-kind imagery. Check out <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/pros/giannakeiko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gianna Keiko's profile</a> to learn more about the photographer.

Is your insta falling a little flat? Does your portfolio need more variety? We've got you covered with this class taught by Photographer Gianna Keiko. 

Creating Mood in Photography with Lighting

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Canon's newest fixed length L-series lens, the EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM, incorporates the newest in Canon lens technology for spectacular sharpness and impressive performance at all settings. It features two high-precision, large-diameter aspherical lenses for sharpness across the sensor, even in peripheral areas of full-frame sensors. Lens elements have a newly-designed anti-reflective SWC (Sub Wavelength Coating) that departs from conventional coatings by using an extremely fine structure that minimizes ghosting and flaring across the lens surface, regardless of the angle with which light enters or exits. It also features two UD lens elements to minimize chromatic aberrations, incorporates rear-focusing, ultrasonic, quiet and high-speed AF with full-time manual override. A circular aperture provides beautiful out-of-focus detail and offers legendary dust- and water-resistant L-series construction using only lead-free glass.

Canon's newest fixed length L-series lens, the EF 24mm f/1.

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM

Canon 24mm Wide Angle Lens is a very wide-length camera that incorporates the newest in Canon lens technology for spectacular sharpness and impressive performance at all settings.

Gianna Keiko recommends the Canon 24mm Wide Angle Lens to those who are photographing people and also someone getting into interior photography as well. 

Whether it's at a wedding or writing a blog, Photographer Gianna Keiko uses the Canon 24mm Wide Angle Lens to photograph people using it for portrait shots. This lens captures all the important details around a person. 

For brilliant landscapes, portraits and close-up photography, look no further than the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM. It helps provide a level of clarity and resolving power that can be an ideal complement to the latest generation of Canon's high-resolution SLRs. With an effective focal length of 35mm on full-frame cameras and 56mm on APS-C cameras, it helps capture beautiful detail with minimal chromatic aberration and color fringing thanks to Canon's new BR Optics element. It also has a fast, 9-blade maximum aperture of f/1.4 for impressive performance in low-light conditions and beautiful, soft backgrounds. And, like other L-series lenses, the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM has dust and water sealing. Versatile, speedy and elegant, the EF 35mm f/1.4L II USM will delight photographers looking for a bright, sharp and responsive lens for their most important images.

For brilliant landscapes, portraits and close-up photography, look no further than the EF 35mm f/1.

Canon EF35mm F1.4L II USM Lens 

The Canon 35mm Wide Angle Lens is extremely precise and it has a wavelength coding that helps reduce lens flare which is great when you’re shooting in the sun. The 1.4 means that it opens the aperture really large.

Using it for three years, Gianna Keiko recommends the Canon 35mm Wide Angle Lens for anyone photographing people. Whether that's adults, kids, kids with pets, small groups, and more. 

Photographer Gianna Keiko did a backpacking campaign with REI and used the Canon 35mm Wide Angle Lens exclusively to shoot all her shots.

The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere. The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is suitable for any shooting situation; its lens coating and construction are optimized to minimize the ghosting and flare that frequently occurs when lenses are used with digital cameras. This high-performance, weather-resistant lens delivers all the superb image resolution and contrast you expect in a Canon L Series Lens.

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon 50mm Telephoto Lens is a peerless new standard lens featuring an ultra-large aperture for a narrow depth of field and soft background blur so loved by photographers everywhere.

Canon 50mm Telephoto Lens are recommended this lens for reliable lenses. 

Gianna Keiko, uses the Canon 50mm Telephoto Lens to shoot everything from people, landscape to architecture. These lenses are perfect for low lighting.

The Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens is a short telephoto prime that is distinguished by its fast design and IS capabilities. As an L-series lens, it features a sophisticated optical layout that includes one glass-molded aspherical element to greatly reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and clarity. The individual elements also feature an Air Sphere Coating (ASC) to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity in backlit situations.This lens also incorporates a four stop-effective optical image stabilization system that minimizes the appearance of camera shake for even sharper handheld shooting. A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) also affords quick and accurate autofocus performance, along with full frame manual focus override for fine-tuned control. Additionally, the 85mm features a dust and weather resistant construction, as well as a fluorine coating on exposed elements, to benefit its use in harsh environmental conditions.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM Lens

The Canon 85mm Wide Angle Lens is an L2 Series and has a framework built in to prioritize sharp, crisp, fast images. This lens has a dust and water-resistant feature that is perfect for all types of harsh conditions. 

Canon 85mm Wide Angle Lens is recommended for photographers who want to make dramatic portraits or are looking for a lens capable of focusing on tiny objects, images, or landscapes.

The Canon 85mm Wide Angle Lens really catches details. Gianna Keiko uses this lens when photographing people to really capture soft features. 

In this how-to, Photographer Gianna Keiko shows you how she works with different focal lenses to focus on a subject. These techniques can be applied to any photoshoot whether you're using a model or not. Before you know it, you'll be a pro at getting the perfect shot. Gianna Keiko is a lifestyle and brand narrative photographer with a decade of experience in the industry. Gianna spent 5 years in NYC working in editorial, advertising, and fashion photography, honing her technical editing, studio, and location lighting techniques. In NYC, she worked on projects for Vogue Magazine, Harpers Bazaar, Kenneth Cole, and Louis Vuitton. splitting time between Atlanta and Jackson Hole. Her passion for outdoor sports, travel, and sustainable lifestyle combined with an adventurous spirit lend truly one-of-a-kind imagery. Check out <a href="https://thedesirecompany.com/pros/giannakeiko" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: var(--primary-color);">Gianna Keiko's profile</a> to learn more about the photographer.

In this how-to, Photographer Gianna Keiko shows you how she works with different focal lenses to focus on a subject. 

How-To Use Different Focal Length Lenses

Super Atoms have a comfortable grip and are especially good for cold weather play. Easy to throw for all skill levels, these Micro-Dog friendly fliers are guaranteed to satisfy.

Super Atoms have a comfortable grip and are especially good for cold weather play.

Hero Disc SuperAtom 185 

Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shares her tips for teaching your dog to jump over your leg to catch a frisbee. 

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Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shows you how to teach your dog to do a flip catch with a frisbee. 

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One of the most important parts of dog training is positive reinforcement through markers. Learn how it works in this How-To by Dog Trainer Rachel Sample. 

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In this How-To, Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shares her method for teaching a dog how to drop a frisbee. 

How-To Teach Your Dog to Drop a Frisbee

Dog Trainer Rachel Sample shows you how to teach your dog to bring you a Frisbee. 

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Learn the right way to throw a roller disc to your dog with these tips from Dog Trainer Rachel Sample. 

How-To Throw a Roller Disc Properly For Your Dog

The Ruffwear Jet Stream efficiently cools dogs during light and fast, high-intensity adventures through shading and evaporative cooling. In warm climates, dogs typically stay cool by seeking shade in the heat of the day. The light and sleek Jet Stream uses shade-providing spandex over the back, while Ruffwear’s three-layer evaporative cooling chest panel disperses heat from the dog’s core. To activate the Jet Stream, soak in water, wring out, zip on your dog, and go.

The Ruffwear Jet Stream efficiently cools dogs during light and fast, high-intensity adventures through shading and evaporative cooling.

Ruffwear Jet Stream Dog Cooling Vest 

The Ruffwear Cooling Vest is a must-have for active pups on the go. Learn how it works with Dog Trainer Rachel Sample. 

How-To Use the Ruffwear Cooling Vest

Dog Trainer Rachel Sample teaches you how to lead your dog to walk in between your legs. Also known as the middle command.  

How-To Teach the Middle Command

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Travel together with this super comfortable, modular Travel Carrier. With breathable mesh walls, a dual-use leash/shoulder strap, and an interior cushion that folds out to become a comfortable dog bed, our airline-compliant carrier is the home away from home your dog deserves. Recommended for use with dogs up to 16 lbs (7 kg).

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