Tutorials
How to create the ultimate fake sun with a strobe (with lighting diagrams)
Some shots need a sun. Sadly the sun is not at the optimal angle at all locations. Heck, if you are indoors (say at your…
Tethering through Lightroom
Anyone who has ever taken self-portraits will know the exhausting little jig that goes from in front of the camera lens, and around to check…
3 simple ways to backlight your model and make your portraits pop
When creating studio portraits, it’s good to make the subject stand out from the background. Most photographers know this, but many still make the mistake…
How to get great and consistent colour with different brands and qualities of light
One of the biggest issues for those looking to expand their lighting setup is colour consistency. Even expensive ones can be very slightly out from…
How to use your exposure settings for creative effect
Whether you’re shooting photography or video, film or digital, exposure generally boils down to three elements in your camera. ISO, aperture and shutter speed. All…
How to create great portraits using only one light overhead
Creating a soft and dramatic image doesn’t require too many complicated settings and gear. In this short video, photographer Jeff Rojas will show you how…
Quick Tip: How to Set Custom Defaults in Lightroom
Do you have your favorite settings you like to use on most of the photos? It would be convenient to have them as a default…
3 facts about histogram you may not have known
If you’re not sure whether you’ve achieved good exposure, using a histogram is the best way to check it. But there are some misconceptions about histogram…
I Frankensteined a model from all her best parts
I had the pleasure of shooting with Amy Wilder again! It is always such a joy to shoot with someone who is so on top…
How to make things float in your photos with fishing line, hooks and a little Photoshop
Making things float in photographs is something that seems to pop up for many photographers. Sometimes it’s the entire point of the shot, and at…




































