lighting
This short movie shows the difference between diffused, double diffused and hard light
Jul 30, 2017
Udi Tirosh
Most large modifiers come with two diffusers. A big one for the outer rim and a smaller one that fits between the source of light…
Use those Christmas lights during the summer to light beautiful portraits
Jul 27, 2017
John Aldred
Chrismas lights are usually in use for maybe six weeks out of the year. The other 44 weeks, they typically reside in a box in…
Natural light photographers, here is how to start using studio lighting
Jul 26, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
When you decide to take the step from natural light and start shooting with artificial lighting, you may not know where to start learning. Daniel…
How to make cheap 2-point lighting setup without lighting gear
Jul 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
If you prefer working with natural light, with clever positioning of the subject and some DIY magic you get two light sources from a single…
This foldable light box is great for product shots, and it fits in a laptop bag
Jul 14, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
You might have heard of Foldio collapsible light boxes. Or maybe you already own one. Although they are pretty handy and useful, their disadvantage is…
Coloring shadows can make your photo, this is how you do it with gels
Jul 14, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
Do you use gels to add color to your photos? Jay P. Morgan shows you four different ways to use them, but with a twist…
Make a DIY portable beauty dish for less than $10
Jul 10, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
The beauty dish is an important piece of lighting gear for portrait and beauty shots. Joe Edelman will show you how to make a DIY…
How to use direct sunlight to your advantage and get some awesome shots
Jul 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
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…
Make a simple and versatile product lighting setup for under $50
Jul 7, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
We’ve featured several great, budget-friendly product photography lighting setups. And if you ask for such a solution for video, Caleb Pike from DSLR Video Shooter…
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….