lighting
Create these five different portraits looks using just one light
Jan 6, 2025
Alex Baker
I feel the need to confess something: I’m naturally a bit lazy so my mantra is always to work smarter not harder. I often shoot…
How to always master tricky outdoor portrait lighting, even at midday
Dec 17, 2024
Alex Baker
Creating stunning outdoor portraits requires more than just pointing a camera and hoping for the best, it’s about understanding and mastering the nuances of natural…
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…