If you’re looking for a way to improve your photography skills, consider building a DIY softbox. A softbox is a great way to soften the light that hits your subject, resulting in clearer and more flattering photos. Building a softbox is not as difficult as you might think. It can…

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.

Having trouble exposing your images on bright, clear, sunny days? Well, the Sunny 16 Rule is a photography trick that could really help you out.  As the name suggests, it’s for shooting outdoors on sunny days using an f/16 aperture. It’s a helpful device to ensure you never over-exposure your…

Macro photography is all about capturing small details that the naked eye cannot see. And in order to get the clearest, most detailed shots, you need a good flash. But not just any old flash will do. You need a specific flash for macro photography. Here are seven of the…

Studio lighting set-ups can have two, three, four or even more lights to create a specific look. The hair light is part of many studio lighting set-ups for portraits. But what is a hair light? And how do you add one to a studio lighting set-up? Build your next portrait photography…

The right light can make a single photo stop you in your tracks. Imagine a warm, natural glow that makes everyone and everything look their best. That’s the magic of golden hour photography. What is Golden Hour Photography? The golden hour starts roughly one hour after sunrise and one hour…

The proper grasp of boudoir photography lighting separates a lingerie snapshot from a professional work of art! Boudoir photography should be timeless, elegant, and sensual. It should bring out all women’s and men’s beauty and celebrate the feminine and masculine. But there are a million different ways to light boudoir…

When it comes to portrait photography, techniques such as loop lighting can make all the difference to your results. After all, you need to portray your subject in the best possible light! Achieving the right pattern of light and shadow on your sitter’s face is critical. In this article, we’ll…

Portrait photographers have come up with many different light settings. They use light and shadow on a model’s face to achieve certain looks and moods. In this article, we are going to show you a basic lightning setup that adds drama to any portrait. This is called split lighting. What…

When it comes to photography, the key light is one of the most important elements in any photo shoot. It’s the main light source, and as such, it determines the overall look and feel of your photos. Here are some tips on key light photography. Key Light Photography: What Is…

When it comes to photography, natural light is always the best light. It’s free, and it’s available any time of day. The trouble is, not all natural light is created equal. You have to know how to work with the different types of natural light in order to get the…

Light is the essence of photography. Without light, you cannot make a photograph, no matter how good your camera is. The more we can appreciate light, the better photographers we will be. There are two kinds of light that are important for photographers. Incident light and reflected light. We’ll tell…