flash photography

The Pros and Cons of using Cheap China Brand Lights

Apr 10, 2015 Laya Gerlock

My first ever off-camera flash was a Nikon sb-24 speedlight (1988), which I got. After a while I bought my first ever Nikon speedlight an…



Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bill Threatening to Criminalize Photographers Worldwide

Mar 31, 2015 Liron Samuels

  We recently reported Senate Bill 79 which intended to protect people from unauthorized commercial use without the person’s written consent, but in reality threatened…



Applying The Sunny 16 Rule To Strobes And Mid Day Shooting

Mar 18, 2015 Udi Tirosh

The Sunny 16 Rule is a great addition to any photographer’s toolbox. Basically it means that when shooting on a sunny day @ISO100 you’d be pretty…



How To: Dramatic Portrait Lighting Using Nothing But Lamps

Feb 9, 2015 Laya Gerlock

Before I started working with speedlights the first ever off-camera lighting equipment I used was  a desk lamp, this was 7 years ago. So, after…



How To Shoot Cosmetic Products Using DIY Scrims

Feb 1, 2015 Laya Gerlock

Cosmetic products are some of the hardest things to photograph. The combination of reflective, translucent, opaque and shiny surfaces makes it an absolute nightmare. Below…



Eliminating Fill Flash Hard Shadows – A Controlled Test

Jan 20, 2015 Paul Streit

Defining the problem: While shooting a portrait outdoors, I usually add a fill flash to eliminate any “racoon eyes” and dark shadows on the face….



How To Shoot The Perfect Perfume Shot Using El Bokeh Wall

Jan 18, 2015 Laya Gerlock

I had another article in mind for this week also using perfumes as my subject but I thought about making this article instead because I…



New Line Of Reflective Clothing Determined To Battle Paparazzi Flash Photography

Jan 9, 2015 Liron Samuels

The paparazzi can be a pain in the butt if you’re a celebrity, assuming you didn’t call them on yourself, but a line of concept…



Hands-on Review of the LiteTrek 4.0 Mobile Lighting Kit

Dec 30, 2014 Allen Mowery

One of the greatest dilemmas for photographers using off-camera lighting on location is achieving the balance of light output and portability. For those of us…



20 Kick Ass Projects From Last Year

Dec 4, 2014 Laya Gerlock

It has been a year since I started writing for DIYP and it has been a wonderful experience sharing works and tutorials to the world, including…