Tutorials
and sometimes… It’s better not to use a flash
Jun 18, 2017
Clinton lofthouse
Sometimes it’s good to get out and flex the old photography muscles by shooting a little differently to how you normally would. It keeps the…
How to photograph a person with double chin
Jun 16, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When it comes to shooting portraits, there are plenty of tricks you can pull off to make someone’s flaws less visible. Koldunov Brothers have created…
13 essential camera movements to get amazing footage with your gimbal
Jun 16, 2017
John Aldred
A motorised gimbal is one of the most useful tools you can get today for camera stabilisation. They’re much easier to get to grips with than…
This is what you need to do to create awesome b-roll footage for your film
Jun 15, 2017
John Aldred
One thing I’ve learned as I’ve started to do more video stuff is that there’s no such thing as too much b-roll. B-roll is essentially…
Pan with your camera to capture movement and make your photos more dynamic
Jun 15, 2017
John Aldred
The usual advice is to keep the camera as steady as possible when we attempt to make a photograph. But sometimes adding movement can create great…
How to shoot cosmetic photography packs like a pro using inexpensive gear
Jun 15, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When it comes to making high-quality shots with affordable gear, Dustin Dolby is full of ideas. This time, he guides you through a workflow of…
Learn how to get the perfect exposure every time
Jun 14, 2017
John Aldred
A camera’s built in meter often does a great job of making a “correct” exposure, but it’s not always what the photographer wants to capture….
This is the best way to wrap cables and cords to keep them tangle free
Jun 12, 2017
John Aldred
Keeping cables tangle-free can be a nightmare. As photographers we may have quite an array of cables. Long trigger release cables, flash head cables, USB…
Three modifiers to improve your light when working with on-camera flash
Jun 12, 2017
John Aldred
The camera’s hotshoe is generally the last place you want to place a flash as your main light source. Sometimes, though, it can’t be helped. It’s…
Why You Should Try Soaking 35mm Film in Ramen Soup
Jun 9, 2017
Polina Washington
Submerging your film in liquid might not seem like a good idea, but when done properly it’s a photography technique that can garnish unexpectedly beautiful…