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You’d think that the best time to shoot portrait photography would be during the day. Plenty of light, contrast and shadows. Right? Yes and no. As an artist, there’s no reason to limit yourself. If you focus only on daytime photography, you’ll miss out on the chance to photograph some…
This article is about one of the most iconic lighting techniques used by portrait photographers, specifically Rembrandt lighting. Read on to find out how to use this lighting technique for amazing portraits full of moodiness and interest. What Is Rembrandt Light? Portrait photographers have a few main classic lighting setups…
Shooting at night for me, came about from the fact that I didn’t really have too much free time in the day, so I would go out and practice my photography with some friends at night. It’s a slightly harder skill to master because the shots take longer to expose, I liken it to shooting on film; you think a lot more about your settings and composition before you shoot, which helps you to hone in your skill much quicker.
In this article we’ll show you how to use backlighting for flattering portraits and how to create a correct exposure with it. Backlighting in photography happens when the main light is behind your subject and facing the camera. Don’t mistake this for background lighting. That illuminates the background. Backlighting illuminates…
A good flash opens up the opportunity to create great light, in any scene. But what’s the best flash for Nikon DSLR cameras? Nikon has several options at different price points. And there are also third-party options to consider. Here are the best flashes for Nikon DSLR cameras — and…
Direct flash is harsh and unflattering. And off-camera flash can be expensive and difficult to set up. But, there is a way to get some of the look of an off-camera flash without actually taking the flash off-camera: bounce flash. Instead of taking the flash off the top of the…
In short, it’s a fun, easy way of getting some really cool photos. You don’t need to spend hours looking for a cool location, light painting can be done just about anywhere, so just follow my step by step, insightful, thought process about taking great light painting photos and you’ll be well on your way.
Flash photography is daunting for beginners. But the list of technical specifications on each flash can feel even more intimidating. What is TTL flash anyways? Flashes, sometimes also called speedlights, have two different modes. These are TTL flash or Through The Lens, and a manual mode. Each option has perks…
Low key photography is when you take a photo of a subject, and everything (or almost everything) except the subject in black. This can be achieved fairly easily and in brightly lit situations; it’s just all about having the right settings on your camera. It’s a cool technique which is useful for focusing the viewers attention onto a certain part of the photo, which is usually the subject. Here’s how it’s done.
Lighting a subject or object can frustrate most photographers. Most of us don’t own a studio, let alone be able to afford one with all the lighting equipment. The ring flash is our trusty friend. Cost effective enough to own, distinctive and versatile to use – what’s not to love.…