lighting
How to use direct sunlight to your advantage and get some awesome shots
Jul 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Most of the photographers avoid direct sunlight when taking outdoor portraits, especially if the Sun is the only light source. However, you can turn the…
How to create strong dynamic portraits using only one light and a beauty dish
Jul 6, 2017
John Aldred
The whole “one light” thing always seems to be a popular topic. And it’s not really surprising. Every day new people are getting into flash….
Five great tips to help you master portrait lighting and improve your photography
Jun 20, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Learning different portrait lighting techniques can seem complicated when you’re just starting out. Because of this, photographer Ed Verosky shares some great advice to help…
How I made a quick and simple single light setup with colour
Jun 7, 2017
Jake Hicks
It was a while ago now that I posted about using a single light to create a stunning beauty setup with only an additional reflector….
Four lighting setup for a dynamic fashion / sports shoot
May 31, 2017
Udi Tirosh
A while back Tom Saimon and I took the Godox AD600 for a spin. It was an awesome shoot of a sports trainer, and the…
This is the full budget and lighting breakdown on shooting an $8,000 commercial
May 29, 2017
John Aldred
The world of commercial shooting, whether stills or video, is an attractive one. It can be a tough one to break into, but it can…
Learn how to do three point lighting like a pro
May 19, 2017
John Aldred
The basic three point lighting technique is a staple in portraits. It’s a simple and straightforward setup. It consists of a key light, a fill…
Profoto’s new B1X offers bigger battery, brighter modelling light, and full range of power in HSS
May 17, 2017
John Aldred
Profoto are calling the B1X the “new benchmark for on-location lighting”. And if it’s true, then it’s about time. Given that the $600 Godox AD600…
How to make a DIY softbox from an old bicycle wheel
May 15, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
There are plenty of fantastic DIY softbox solutions, but this one is definitely something I haven’t seen before. To make it, you’ll need an old…
We took the Godox AD600 for a test in the sand dunes
May 9, 2017
Tom Saimon
We have heard quite a bit about the Godox AD600 and just had to take it for a test. We accompanied photographer Tom Saimon in a…