lighting

    Sundisc is a softbox that is totally flat
    May 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Mirrorless cameras and high-power speedlights have reduced the size of gear, just like they promised. But the softbox still remains the largest piece and takes…

    How to make 3 point portrait lighting setup on a budget
    May 8, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    If you are not a professional and don’t own your own studio, taking portraits (or self-portraits) at home is something you’ll most likely do. The…

    10 different ways to light yourself and the moods they create
    May 1, 2017 John Aldred

    Lighting yourself up for self portraits can be a lot of fun. You get to experiment, try different things, and if it looks silly, nobody…

    These 3 basic principles will help you light anything
    Apr 30, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Understanding light is one of the main conditions for successfully illuminating our subjects in photography or videography. Matthew Rosen from KINETEK explains some basic principles…

    This is the perfect angle for portrait photography. Really. It’s “proven by science”
    Apr 28, 2017 John Aldred

    Ed Gregory at Photos in Color makes a pretty bold claim in his new video. It’s titled “Why this is the perfect PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY angle – Proven…

    “The Shwop” lets you turn any softbox into a reflector
    Apr 27, 2017 John Aldred

    I don’t know when mounting strobes the wrong way around inside softboxes became a thing. But, apparently it is. More mysterious than the “when”, though…

    A review of the new Cactus X-TTL cross platform flash trigger firmware with HSS and TTL
    Apr 27, 2017 Paul Monaghan

    One of the reasons I love shooting with Sigma camera bodies is the combination of the Foveon sensor that delivers great color and image detail…

    How you can use a tiny $7 LED light for photography and filmmaking
    Apr 26, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    A tiny LED light that fits into your palm doesn’t really sound helpful for photography and filmmaking. But is it really useless? Caleb Pike from…

    How to overpower the sun and balance with strobes using ND filters
    Apr 26, 2017 John Aldred

    Trying to overpower the sun seems to have become a popular thing again lately. The go-to technique for these results is a fast shutter speed and…

    How to build a cheap collapsible DIY light box
    Apr 11, 2017 John Park

    Clear, well-lit photos of your projects are among the best ways to share your work with others. Few techniques highlight your project as well as…