lighting

    How to create 5 cinematic looks with 2 lights in under 3 minutes
    Oct 16, 2017 John Aldred

    People always go on about 3 point lighting setups. They’re a staple amongst photographers, cinematographers, and even CG work. Or people talk about shooting with…

    How to get colored background without a backdrop or Photoshop
    Oct 6, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    In his previous tutorial, Malaysian photographer Andrew Boey showed you why a white wall is the only backdrop you’ll ever need. After turning white to black, in…

    Why a white backdrop is the only portrait background you’ll ever need
    Sep 28, 2017 John Aldred

    I often see people asking what colour they should paint their new studio, or what backdrop should they get. My advice, if you only have…

    6 ideas to help you start using color gels
    Sep 28, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    The use of color gels expands the possibilities and helps you create plenty of different looks. If you’re just discovering color gels, Ted Sim of…

    5 important things for lighting bald people
    Sep 27, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    It’s always fun and useful to learn skills, tips and tricks about lighting, and Caleb Pike of DSLR Video Shooter has shared tons of them…

    Spekular is the light that does it all for photographers
    Sep 24, 2017 Joe Edelman

    Spekular is spectacular! Hmmm – a little over the top? Not really. I recently had the opportunity to put this new LED lighting system from…

    How to create low key Rembrandt light portraits in the studio
    Sep 22, 2017 John Aldred

    Rembrandt had a wonderful way of simulating light in his paintings. So much so, that there’s a whole photography lighting technique named after him. Not…

    7 ways to improve your portraits with a reflector and white foamcore
    Sep 22, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    5-in-1 reflector is a super-handy tool for both bounding and diffusing the light. Arron Nace from Phlearn shows you seven different setups you can create…

    The Strobist offers up some advice for those starting out with flash
    Sep 21, 2017 John Aldred

    David Hobby is the man who started off the whole strobist movement. He literally is the Strobist. It’s been a while since we’ve seen him on…

    See the pros and cons of using natural light and off camera flash outdoors
    Sep 16, 2017 John Aldred

    Before the proliferation of speedlights and portable strobes over the last few years, people always asked me why I’d take flash out in the daytime….