flash photography

Thinking Outside The Box: Creative Use For A Speedlight And Pack Of Gel Filters

Nov 18, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

Gels are common tools to use when you want to change the temperature of your light or add color to white backgrounds. but they can…



How To Shoot A Watch Using One Light And All The DIY Gear In The World

Nov 10, 2014 Laya Gerlock

I’ve never been a fan of watches, normally I just use my cellphone if I need to check the time. My girlfriend, on the other hand,…



Check Out The Awesome Makeup In This Epic Self Portrait Project: 31 Days Of Halloween

Oct 28, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

For most of us, the hardest part about committing to a portrait project is coming up with new and creative photos day in and day…



Photographing The Movement Of Dancers Using Speedlights And Long Exposure

Oct 26, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

Photographer, Phillip McCordall, has put together a great video tutorial explaining the how he uses a combination of studio lighting, slow shutter speeds, and rear…



Portrait Lighting Tips: Fine Tune Your Look By Adjusting Light Positioning

Oct 22, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

When it comes to portrait lighting, Joel Grimes abides by some basic principles to achieve just the look he is going for. But, while those…



Creative Sports Photography: How To Show Motion For A Creative Effect

Oct 20, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

As Joe McNally explains in the video tutorial below, it can be really hard to get an original shot when shooting sporting events. Most of…



Can DIY Modifiers Compete Against Pro Grade Modifiers?

Oct 15, 2014 Laya Gerlock

Last week I wrote about why you would want to do a DIY photography project, but can it match up to pro gear? Challenge… Accepted! This…



15 Common Mistakes People Make When Taking Photos And How To Fix Them

Oct 10, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

Regardless of skill level, we’ve all made at a least a few of these common photography faux pas. Even pros like Jeff Cable are guilty of…



Use This Simple Technique To Create The Illusion Of Different Spaces Using Only One Light

Sep 28, 2014 Laya Gerlock

A few months back, I wrote an article on how to use everyday objects for outstanding backdrops. This post can be considered a part two of that…



How To Photograph A Wedding With One Photographer, One Camera, One Lens and One Flash

Sep 26, 2014 JP Danko

In our recent article How To Make Money As A High End Wedding Photographer, we explored the high end wedding photography market. But, it seems…