lighting
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…
Lighting Setup: Mylar made easy – Don’t use it!
Sep 26, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’ve made several Mylar-infused lighting setups over the years, and yes, I’m sure you think you’ve seen them all by now, but this one is…
How to make your own custom gobos at home with an inkjet printer
Sep 18, 2024
John Aldred
Gobos have become very fashionable lately. It’s largely thanks to the number of projector modifiers available for LED lights and strobes now. Often, these modifiers…
Master flash photography in these 5 simple steps
Sep 9, 2024
Alex Baker
To take good photographs, you need to learn how to find good light and then make it do what you want it to do. Of…
Level up your portraits with these five lighting setups
Sep 3, 2024
Alex Baker
How often do you get stuck in a lighting rut? I must say that I’m guilty of this at times, and I often lean on…
Infinity Lighting: How to make your artificial lights look like natural sunlight
Aug 27, 2024
John Aldred
There’s always the big debate amongst photographers when it comes to flash vs natural light. With filmmaking, using your own lighting to supplement or override…
Ten natural light portrait mistakes you should stop making
Aug 23, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Natural can do so much for you whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned photographer. However, if you’re still new to the craft, there are…
How to master backlight in portrait photography
Aug 19, 2024
Alex Baker
Backlighting is a powerful tool in portrait photography and gives you several different ways to highlight your subject and create visually stunning images. This lighting…
How to feather your light like a pro
Aug 19, 2024
Alex Baker
When I started learning more about portrait lighting, I remember being a little confused about feathering the light. What could that possibly mean? And why…