lighting

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…



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…