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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.…
There are times when you want to capture your subject without a background. You may even have a brief, where the image is for use on a white page. High key photography is the technique you’ll need to know for this. The concept of high key photography is easy, but…
Light can make or break a portrait — but portrait lighting gear will definitely break your bank account. Lucky for you, we’re here to show you how to take stunning portraits with one light. Whether that’s a speedlight, strobe or video light, you can create a variety of different looks…
If you haven’t tried color gel photography before, this article is for you. One of the most exciting things you can do with your flash is using color gels. Whether it’s with speedlights and strobes, or other light modifiers, color gels can make your images pop. We’ll show you 10…
Not many people know this, but wide angle lenses were actually developed for photographing clouds. Nowadays, we tend to shy away from overcast days and weather. I’m here to tell you to go outside. A cloudy day is a great time for photography. These fluffy sky monsters can help give you…
Natural light is tricky and unpredictable. And for landscape photography, there’s no escape to the safety and control of a studio. The whole purpose of our travels, early wake-ups and hikes is to witness some great natural light. And unusual environments. That’s why this article will show you how to…
Photographers can create many (but not all) of the same shots using either a speedlight or a strobe. The brief burst of light can even help freeze movement. Here’s what you need to know when comparing speedlight vs. strobe photography. Where the lighting tools differ is in power, portability, flexibility,…
Natural light photography can be challenging. But the best time to take photos outside is when you have a camera on you. Not when the light is right. In this article, I will show you how to manage all types of natural light outdoors. Soon enough you won’t be waiting for…
The more people in a photo, the more complex the image. This means that the group photo shoot is definitely a challenge, especially if it’s a large group. You have to make each individual look good. But you also have to create a sense of cohesion and capture the group…
Natural light is type of lighting that we’re all very familiar with, but have you ever actually stopped for a moment to think about the effect that it has on your photography and how you can use it to your advantage? The difference between studio lighting or flashes and natural light is that we have very little control over it and its unpredictable nature, meaning that we have work work around it.