Posts by Author: Jake Hicks
Jake Hicks is an award winning editorial and fashion photographer who specializes in keeping the skill in the camera, not just on the screen. For more of his work and tutorials, check out his website.
On Jake’s Facebook page, you can also tune in for a live stream every other Tuesday night. You can also sign up for the Jake Hicks Photography newsletter to receive Jake’s free Top Ten Studio Lighting Tips and Techniques PDF and be sure to download his free 50-page studio lighting book.
How to Capture Motion with Long Exposure and Speedlights Outside
Jul 22, 2025
Jake Hicks
For the most part, we rarely need to use flash outside in natural light, as there is typically more than enough daylight to capture the…
Godox KNOWLED MS60R LED Light Review
May 31, 2025
Jake Hicks
Strobes served us very well for many years, but they were the jack-of-all-trades when it came to lighting. Their thousands of modifiers that could be…
A Comprehensive Guide to Using “Eye Lights” in Photography
May 30, 2025
Jake Hicks
The idea of including ‘eye-lights’ in cinema has existed for nearly as long as cinema itself, but for some reason, this technique is rarely used…
Using Umbrellas? Stop Doing These Four Things
Mar 31, 2025
Jake Hicks
Typically, education and imparting knowledge is about showing you the right way to do something rather than scolding you for doing it the supposed ‘wrong’…
Lighting Setup: Top Light for Low Ceiling Studios
Mar 20, 2025
Jake Hicks
Working in a big, fully-kitted studio is easy mode! If you can’t get a decent shot in a fully light-controlled space, surrounded by all the…
Nanlite Projection Attachment: The Ultimate Hard Light
Feb 19, 2025
Jake Hicks
Many of us are taught that there are two types of light: soft light and hard light, but I feel it’s an understatement to say…
Lighting setup: Still life portrait
Nov 13, 2024
Jake Hicks
If you’re looking for a tried-and-true lighting technique, then it doesn’t come much more stress-tested than this one. In fact, this is a lighting technique…
Here’s how to create an epic cinematic look with only two lights
Oct 25, 2024
Jake Hicks
Let’s be honest, ‘cinematic’ lighting is almost the new C-word in our industry at the moment. Many of my older readers may remember a time…
Review: What makes the new ZHIYUN Molus G300 unique?
Oct 10, 2024
Jake Hicks
We see new LED lights being released every week now, so how do we pick them apart? Even entry-level LED lights are good these days,…
Lighting Setup: Mylar made easy – Don’t use it!
Sep 26, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’ve made several Mylar-infused lighting setups over the years, and yes, I’m sure you think you’ve seen them all by now, but this one is…