lighting
Lighting glossy metallic surfaces is tricky, but here’s how to nail it every time
Mar 1, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Lighting glossy metal objects can be really tricky when you incorporate them in photos. They don’t only reflect light in a pretty harsh way, but…
Take a look behind the scenes at the iconic dolly crane from Saturday Night Live
Feb 11, 2019
John Aldred
For most of us, no matter how much fancy kit we buy, no matter how good we think we’ve got it, something comes along that…
How to create a classic three-light beauty portrait lighting setup
Feb 9, 2019
John Aldred
The three light setup has been a staple of portrait photographers for decades. There isn’t just one three light setup, though, there are several, with…
You can now get pre-cut corrective and creative gel kits for your Godox AD400Pro and AD600Pro strobes
Feb 7, 2019
John Aldred
Using gels is often a problem when working with strobes. Getting them to fit around the bulb can be a pain, and trying to cover…
Bowens is back from the dead, and they’ve brought a 500Ws Lithium Ion powered TTL strobe with them
Jan 31, 2019
John Aldred
When we first heard that Bowens was going into liquidation, and then the official announcement that came a few days later, it was the end…
How I shot a nightmarish mirrored cat using strobes, constant light and gels
Jan 27, 2019
Leon Yakobov
A few days ago I submitted a photo to the new DIYPhotography facebook group, I am very happy to share how it was taken. Feel free…
This photographer designed and 3D-printed his own dimmable LED softbox
Jan 25, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Availability of 3D printers has opened new possibilities for creating all sorts of gadgets for photography. So, New Zealand-based photographer Nicholas Sherlock took advantage of…
Healthy skin tones – The Lighting Series #12
Jan 20, 2019
Stefan Kohler
The name of this installment is meant to be a joke, but anyone who follows the blog knows that I’m a little bit color-obsessed. This…
Soft fashion light – The Lighting Series #11
Jan 19, 2019
Stefan Kohler
Sometimes, you want a hard light to make a statement, but sometimes, you want a soft light, a light that draws little attention to itself….
Take a look behind the scenes and watch the breakdown of this magical Christmas film
Jan 18, 2019
John Aldred
Where I am in the UK, each year, there’s a big battle between the supermarkets over who makes the best Christmas ads. Much of the…