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Learn to light portraits by photographing vegetables

Nov 22, 2017 John Aldred

Today seems to be a day for portrait related posts. We’ve had the breakdown studio lights from Mark Wallace. And a complete start to finish…



How to choose the best tripod for your photography needs

Nov 6, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

There are many situations where it’s hardly imaginable to take photos without a tripod. But there are several types of them, and you may find…



How to make a budget-friendly DIY strip modifier for speedlights

Oct 25, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

Strip modifiers like LitePipe P and SaberStrip are applicable for portrait photography, both indoors and outdoors. But according to Joe Edelman, their biggest flaw is their…



8 Easy and Effective DIY Photography Hacks Using Cardboard

Oct 25, 2017 John Aldred

Cardboard is such a wonderfully versatile product. You can use it for all sorts of photography related things. Most of my cameras have arrived in…



How to plan and shoot the perfect self portrait for social media profiles

Oct 5, 2017 John Aldred

These days, social media is a huge part of one’s branding. It needs to represent who you are as a person and a company. There…



Why a white backdrop is the only portrait background you’ll ever need

Sep 28, 2017 John Aldred

I often see people asking what colour they should paint their new studio, or what backdrop should they get. My advice, if you only have…



Spekular is the light that does it all for photographers

Sep 24, 2017 Joe Edelman

Spekular is spectacular! Hmmm – a little over the top? Not really. I recently had the opportunity to put this new LED lighting system…



The Strobist offers up some advice for those starting out with flash

Sep 21, 2017 John Aldred

David Hobby is the man who started off the whole strobist movement. He literally is the Strobist. It’s been a while since we’ve seen him on…



Continuous LEDs vs strobes: which is the best solution for studio photography?

Sep 19, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

If you’re new to studio portraits, there’s just so much to learn about the light. Also, you have a choice between strobes/speedlights and continuous LED…



Everything you need to know about paper backdrops with 2 money saving DIYP tips

Sep 6, 2017 John Aldred

Choosing a backdrop for use in the studio largely comes down to personal preference. I rarely shoot in the studio, so I tend to go…