lighting
How You Can Build a Portable Lighting Kit on a Budget
Nov 13, 2025
Alysa Gavilan
Learn how to build a portable lighting kit on a budget! Discover affordable lights, diffusers, and gear to master lighting anywhere without overspending.
This Simple Lighting Tip Will Make Your Photos and Videos Look Cinematic
Nov 11, 2025
Alex Baker
Lighting is what separates a flat, forgettable image from one that feels alive. You can have the best camera in the world, but if the…
The Low Light Photography Trick Every Pro Knows
Sep 14, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
As photographers, we’re always trying to capture that ideal shot. But when the sun sets or we’re in a poorly lit area, it often feels…
3 Easy Lighting Setups That Make Your B&W Editorial Portraits Stand Out
Aug 20, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
Have you ever seen a beautiful black and white portrait and wondered, “How did they achieve that?” It’s not only about the subject in the…
Quick Guide to Soft Lighting: How to Get Dreamy, Flattering Shots Anywhere
Aug 19, 2025
Darlene Lleno
Master soft lighting techniques to create professional, flattering portraits using household items, natural light, and simple equipment. This comprehensive guide shows you how to achieve dreamy results anywhere without expensive gear.
Lighting the Way: Why We’re Turning Our Ebook Into a Paid Product (And What’s Next for DIY Photography)
Jun 11, 2025
Billy Cristal
Over the past year, more than 30,000 photographers have downloaded our Advanced Lighting ebook. That number blows us away. What started as a simple guide…
How to Make a DIY Softbox: A Guide for Photographers
Jun 1, 2025
Dunja Đuđić
There are many creative and budget-friendly ways to learn how to make DIY softbox lighting for your home studio. Not only are softboxes among the…
DIY Photography Lighting: Light Modifiers and Tricks to Make at Home
May 26, 2025
Dunja Đuđić
Photography is all about light, be it natural or artificial. And when we speak of artificial lighting, you’re in full control there, with softboxes, reflectors,…
SmallRig Shows Off Its New Compact, Versatile 100W RGB COB Light
Apr 23, 2025
Alex Baker
It seems like we can’t move for compact 100w RGB LED lights at NAB 2025! SmallRig showed DIYP the RC 100C, a new compact COB…
Lighting Setup: Top Light for Low Ceiling Studios
Mar 20, 2025
Jake Hicks
Working in a big, fully-kitted studio is easy mode! If you can’t get a decent shot in a fully light-controlled space, surrounded by all the…