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How to Use a Light Meter for Better Photography

So, you're ready to take your shot. Your subject looks great through the viewfinder. But how do you know which settings to use to capture…

What is Backlighting? (And How to Use it in Photography)

Backlighting in photography happens when the main light is behind your subject and facing the camera. Backlight photography can be challenging, especially if you are…

What is a Photography Umbrella? (And How to Use One!)

Photography umbrellas are one of the simplest kinds of light modifiers to use. They are perfect for beginners as they are inexpensive, portable, and efficient.…

Understanding High Speed Sync in 4 Easy Steps

Strobes and Speedlights are fantastic tools to add to your photography arsenal. Understanding how to use their high-speed sync feature is important. You may have…

The Ultimate Guide to Photography Lighting (83 Tips!)

Photography lighting, or rather lighting for photography is the most important aspect of taking photos. Whether natural light or artificial, you will have to gain…

How to Photograph Christmas Lights (Best Settings and Tips!)

Taking pictures of holiday lights is a great part of winter holidays (in my list it goes right after Christmas baking). Christmas lights photography is…

Atmospheric portrait of a male model using dramatic-llight

Best Techniques for Creating Dramatic Lighting in Portraits

Light creates a mood in an image. But with dramatic lighting, photography jumps off the page. Dramatic lighting makes the image stand out by creating…

Softbox vs Umbrella Lighting - Which One Is Best?

When you start to use artificial lighting, you'll need to decide between using a softbox vs umbrella lighting. So which one is better? And which…

What Is a Gobo? (And How to Use Gobo Photography Lighting!)

If you're interested in adding shadows and patterns of light to your images, then you need to get a gobo. Haven't heard that term before?…

What Is Side Lighting in Photography (And How to Use It!)

Understanding how light affects your pictures is one of the first things that new photographers learn. But not everyone is aware of the different types…

10 Best Portrait Lighting Patterns (Using Just One Light!)

Light can make or break a portrait. But the good news is that you don't need to buy a lot of fancy and expensive lighting…

Quirky artwork on a wall

How to Photograph Artwork: From Camera Settings to Lighting Setups

Do you have paintings at home that you'd like to share online? You'd be surprised, but photographing artwork can be quite challenging. Don't worry. We…

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Playing with Polarized Light

You only need simple objects to create unique colourful shots.

Why Gear Doesn't Matter

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Adjusting The Polarising Filter

How to adjust the filter for bolder colors and a dramatic result.

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Capture Funky Colours and Weird Patterns with Photoelasticity

This 17 minute training video you will tell you all about…

Playing with Polarized Light

You only need simple objects to create unique colourful shots.

Why Gear Doesn't Matter

The camera you use doesn’t matter, all you need is the filter.

Adjusting The Polarising Filter

How to adjust the filter for bolder colors and a dramatic result.

Where should we send your video?

Your privacy is safe! We will never share your information.