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Getting your exposure correct is the ideal way to shoot a photo. But sometimes, there are situations with uneven lighting where you must over or…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

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…
By Hillary Grigonis

Chiaroscuro is a dramatic lighting technique that can help you take outstanding portraits. It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or don’t own professional camera…
By Taya Ivanova

Using a rim light effect will help isolate your subject from the background. It will also help create a certain mood in the portrait. Rim…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

Low key photography pertains to the centuries-old concept of chiaroscuro. It involves balancing light and darkness to create moody images. You see low key lighting…
By Joshua Dunlop

Lighting a subject can be frustrating for some photographers. Most of us don’t own a studio. And renting one with all the proper lighting equipment…
By Expert Photography Expert Photography

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…
By Kevin Landwer-Johan

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…
By Chad Verzosa

The speedlight vs strobe is a debate many photographers have. You can use speedlights or strobes in studio photography. And each has its own advantages…
By Hillary Grigonis

Our article explains some of the most common portrait lighting setups and how to use them. And our portrait lighting setup diagrams make everything easy…
By Andrea Minoia

Ambient light photography is a great way to capture the beauty and atmosphere of a scene. But it can be tricky to use correctly. That’s…
By Taya Ivanova

Street light photography can be a lot of fun, and it can also produce some stunning results. In this article, we’ll discuss the best street…
By Heather Joy Milne