THE FLICKS JOURNAL / MIAMI & SOUTH FLORIDA
A little inspiration.
A lot of you.
Where to shoot. What to wear. How to make it yours.
01—13 / THE SHOOT GUIDES
LIGHTING / CREATIVE DIRECTIONTHE LIGHTING ISSUE / GUIDE 04
One light,
expensive look.
One Light, Expensive Look: A Portrait Lighting Setup That Does More With Less
Read the guideBefore the shutter.
Build your birthday shoot, one decision at a time.
Locations / 8 MIN READ
Best Places for Birthday Pictures in Miami: 10 Photoshoot Locations
Explore 10 Miami birthday photoshoot locations, with ideas for wardrobe, lighting and planning—from Design District architecture to beaches and studios.
Wardrobe / 10 MIN READ
What to Wear for a Birthday Photoshoot in Miami: 15 Outfit Ideas
Plan your Miami birthday photoshoot with 15 outfit ideas, color and styling tips, and location pairings from Flicks by Ed Media.
Creative direction / 9 MIN READ
Miami Birthday Photoshoot Ideas: 15 Creative Concepts That Don't Look Basic
Discover 15 creative Miami birthday photoshoot ideas, from editorial portraits and beach sessions to direct-flash nightlife and surreal composites.
Gear / Technique / 9 MIN READ
Sony Alpha 7 V: A Hybrid Camera Built for Shooters Who Refuse to Pick One Lane
A practical look at the Sony Alpha 7 V for photographers and videographers, including its 33MP partially stacked sensor, AI autofocus, 30 fps bursts, stabilization, and place in a real hybrid workflow.
Video / Storytelling / 7 MIN READ
Cinematic Video With One Camera: A Practical B-Roll Workflow
Learn a practical cinematic B-roll workflow for shooting polished video with one camera, including shot sequences, movement, exposure, audio, and editing.
Editing / Color / 7 MIN READ
Lightroom Masking Workflow: How to Edit Portraits Faster Without Making Them Look Fake
Learn a practical Lightroom masking workflow for cleaner, consistent portrait edits—from subject and background masks to skin, color, and batch adjustments.
Color / Delivery / 8 MIN READ
Why Do My Photos Look Different on My Phone? A Color Management Workflow for Photographers
Learn a practical photo color management workflow for consistent skin tones and color across Lightroom, phones, web galleries, social media, and print.
Composition / Creative Technique / 7 MIN READ
Photography Composition for Portraits: 7 Ways to Make Photos Feel More Cinematic
Learn seven practical photography composition techniques for cinematic portraits, including framing, layers, negative space, leading lines, perspective, movement and visual balance.
Lighting / Field Guide / 5 MIN READ
Shooting in Harsh Miami Light: 7 Tricks to Make the Midday Sun Work for You
Learn seven practical ways to use harsh Miami midday light for portraits, from open shade and backlight to reflectors, one-strobe drama, hard shadows, and warmer white balance.
Video / Technique / 9 MIN READ
24 vs 30 vs 60 FPS: Which Frame Rate Should You Use for Video?
Learn when to shoot 24, 30 or 60 fps for cinematic video, social content, events and slow motion, plus practical shutter-speed and workflow tips.
Gear / Video / 8 MIN READ
Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM for Portraits, Events & Video: Who Is It Really For?
A practical Sony FE 50-150mm F2 GM guide for portrait, event and video creators: focal range, F2 advantages, weight, autofocus, tradeoffs and who should buy it.
Event / Coverage / 9 MIN READ
Event Photography Shot List: How to Capture the Moments That Actually Matter
Use this practical event photography shot list to plan stronger coverage, capture real reactions, and build a complete visual story from arrival to final frame.
FROM SAVED IDEAS TO YOUR NEXT SHOOT