lighting

    Behind the scenes of a timelapse shoot in the Alps at 13,000ft in subzero temperatures
    Jun 21, 2017 John Aldred

    While usually quite exciting to watch, shooting timelapse is often rather boring. You turn up at a location that doesn’t yet look its best and…

    Five great tips to help you master portrait lighting and improve your photography
    Jun 20, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    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…

    Is the new Microsoft Surface Pro for photographers?
    Jun 15, 2017 Blair Bunting

    The soul of an image is not always visible in what the viewer sees, but lives in what the photographer experienced.Uneducated eyes are often all…

    How I shot this portrait in sunset using a two lights setup
    Jun 15, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Shooting an evenly lit portrait in backlight is a bit of a challenge. Photographer Daniel Ceapă has created a wonderful, balanced portrait in conditions like…

    The incredible SNL visual effects masters get less than 12 hours to work on each show
    Jun 9, 2017 John Aldred

    Saturday Night Live isn’t a show one usually associates with terms like “visual effects”. But there’s actually a lot going on in their digital shorts….

    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….

    How photograph white products on white background like a pro
    Jun 6, 2017 Dunja Đuđić

    Shooting items on a white background is a commonly used technique for product shots. However, it gets tricky when you need to photograph a white…

    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…