lighting

Capture perfect portraits using holiday lights this winter

Dec 17, 2024 Alex Baker

The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the challenge of capturing those magical moments under the warm glow of holiday lights. Whether…



Create dynamic colourful portraits with just one light

Nov 28, 2024 Alex Baker

I love keeping things simple, and for me, that often means shooting with just one light. Sure, I could set up multiple lights (and I…



Lighting setup: Still life portrait

Nov 13, 2024 Jake Hicks

If you’re looking for a tried-and-true lighting technique, then it doesn’t come much more stress-tested than this one. In fact, this is a lighting technique…



Is your “white” LED light lying to you? Here’s how to find out

Oct 28, 2024 Vlad Moldovean

So imagine this: You got your first LED light…. or third… it’s a nice one, it has Kelvin adjustments so you can turn the light…



A one-minute guide to studio light modifiers for perfect portraits

Oct 26, 2024 Andrew Mason

If you’re a photographer looking to elevate your studio work, understanding how to shape light is key. In this video, portrait photographer, Andrew Mason, takes…



Here’s how to create an epic cinematic look with only two lights

Oct 25, 2024 Jake Hicks

Let’s be honest, ‘cinematic’ lighting is almost the new C-word in our industry at the moment. Many of my older readers may remember a time…



When to use two light set-ups for outdoor portraits

Oct 10, 2024 Alex Baker

There are lots of different ways to light a portrait, and it can be tempting to resort to using only natural light when shooting outdoors….



I shoot portraits for living, these are my best tips for buying a speedlight

Oct 10, 2024 Ian Pack

If you have a pop-up flash on your camera it’s likely that you’ll be disappointed with the results from the direct, small, hard and under…



Build a DIY bounce reflector for your speedlite and instantly create beautiful soft portraits

Oct 7, 2024 Ian Pack

The humble Speedlite aka hotshoe flash or on-camera flash is one of the first accessories photographers buy after acquiring their first DSLR or mirrorless camera….



Build this $50 DIY LED Light to brighten up your YouTube studio

Sep 30, 2024 John Aldred

DIY lighting was a bit of a naughty phrase not too long ago. It was almost impossible to actually get the level of power, quality…