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The Versatile Beauty Dish – My Favourite Lighting Patterns

Aug 10, 2015 Glenn Norwood

Most folks will be fairly familiar with the Beauty Dish and its usefulness in both fashion and general portraiture. In this tutorial I would like…



Build A Background Wall On Wheels

Jul 21, 2015 Guest Author

Black and white are the default background colors for many of my photos. There are several background systems (paper, fabric, roller blinds, etc.) and I…



6 Everyday Household Items You Can Use As Backdrops For Product Photography

Jun 8, 2015 Laya Gerlock

Having a nice backdrop for your product shots really add interest to your product. I still prefer keeping it simple by using my trusty Granite…



How To Make a DIY Handpainted Backdrop

Mar 12, 2015 Liat Aharoni

With winters lasting for 6 months in Toronto, I find that outdoor shoots are put on hold for pretty much the entire time. Because of…



Can’t Afford High End Glass? Use Those Bokeh’ed Backdrops

Jul 27, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Here is an interesting product for those who want to get that magnificent Bokeh right in the studio using cheap glass. Lastolite just came up…



How To Build A 2 Sided Background With Cheap Galvanized Iron Sheets

Jul 20, 2014 Laya Gerlock

It’s always important to keep your eyes open for inspiration because you can’t tell when you’ll find one. I was driving on the expressway when…



Using Two Lights To Get A Perfect On White Look

Jul 4, 2014 Laya Gerlock

There are a lot of things you can do with just two lights, but one of my favorite is creating this On White look with…



Best Tips for Working With Seamless Paper Backdrops

Jun 10, 2014 Jeff Guyer

  Regardless of whether you are shooting portraits, products, food, fashion, pets, or any of the countless other subjects that find their way in front…



Using Cheap Wallpaper As Backgrounds For Professional Looking Product Shots

May 21, 2014 Laya Gerlock

The backgrounds we use for our shots make a big difference in the final photo. I have covered quite a few options before, all are…



3 (+1) DIY Backdrops That You Find Right At Home

May 7, 2014 Laya Gerlock

When I started photography I was very interested in learning everything I can about studio photography. Obviously, I didn’t have a studio back then, so…