Tutorials
I need a hero! And why every photo should have one
Jun 14, 2024
Alex Baker
“He’s gotta be good, and he’s gotta be strong…” Sorry, I fell into an 80’s power-ballad for a moment there. Once the earworm stops we…
Stick your rear out, but… avoid arrest
Jun 13, 2024
David Prochnow
In today’s world, you have to be very careful about sticking your rear out. Oh, excuse me. I’m talking about your lens—sticking its rear element…
How to use neutral density filters to slow down time in your photos
Jun 12, 2024
John Aldred
Neutral density filters can be one of the most valuable tools in a photographer’s bag. They allow us to bend time to be able to…
Lighting setup: Studio lighting with lasers!
Jun 5, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’m someone who gets bored extremely quickly and although there’s probably a modern medical term for that ‘personality trait’ today, I choose to lean into…
Take your best one-light portraits by ‘finding the light’
Jun 5, 2024
Alex Baker
When you’re starting out shooting with strobes, it can be difficult to visualise how the lighting might look. This is why, as with anything, it’s…
How To Make Instagram Reels with Adobe Premiere Pro
Jun 3, 2024
Sagiv Gilburd
Everyone wants to create Instagram stories and reels these days, but how should you go about it? Think Media has provided a basic tutorial that…
How to shoot clean minimalist studio portraits
May 31, 2024
Alex Baker
Sometimes, a minimalist, no-fuss approach is the best. And just like the Little Black Dress, a plain white background will never go out of style….
How to shoot fashion-inspired portraits with just one (hard) light
May 27, 2024
Alex Baker
Some studio photographers will certainly go for the “more is more” approach to lighting. And it can seem a little daunting when you’re starting out…
How to make your photos look like they’re from 1839
May 26, 2024
David Prochnow
Ah, the good old days; they probably weren’t that good for photographers. Inhaling mercury fumes, handling caustic alkali, and fretting about patent payments, those times…
Give yourself a Weegee
May 23, 2024
David Prochnow
Every photographer should study the life work of Arthur Fellig. Better known by his self-appointed nickname, Weegee (see Figure 1), or, more accurately, Weegee the…