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How To Build A DIY Eyelighter

Nov 7, 2014 Udi Tirosh

I’m always looking to add new light modifiers to my home studio but name brand products are often too expensive. I still cannot justifies a…



How To Build And Use A DIY Scrim (Made From A Portable Clothes Hanger)

Nov 3, 2014 Laya Gerlock

I have been planning around trying to build a DIY scrim for about a month now but couldn’t think of a frame where I could start…



How I Shot This Light Painting Photo In Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Oct 31, 2014 Ilko Allexandroff

The location for this light painting shoot is one of the most famous tourist spots in Kyoto, the Fushimi Inari Shrine. It is famous for its endless…



Check Out The Awesome Makeup In This Epic Self Portrait Project: 31 Days Of Halloween

Oct 28, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

For most of us, the hardest part about committing to a portrait project is coming up with new and creative photos day in and day…



Photographing The Movement Of Dancers Using Speedlights And Long Exposure

Oct 26, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

Photographer, Phillip McCordall, has put together a great video tutorial explaining the how he uses a combination of studio lighting, slow shutter speeds, and rear…



Portrait Lighting Tips: Fine Tune Your Look By Adjusting Light Positioning

Oct 22, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

When it comes to portrait lighting, Joel Grimes abides by some basic principles to achieve just the look he is going for. But, while those…



Can DIY Modifiers Compete Against Pro Grade Modifiers?

Oct 15, 2014 Laya Gerlock

Last week I wrote about why you would want to do a DIY photography project, but can it match up to pro gear? Challenge… Accepted! This…



How To Photograph On A White Background Using Two Lights; Plus A Useful Bonus Editing Tip

Oct 3, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

In the video tutorial below, Gavin Hoey tackles an issue many photographers new to shooting on white backgrounds are faced with–white backgrounds that look grey…



Your Aperture Is Sort Of Lying To You: When Is An Aperture Of F1.2 Not Actually A F1.2?

Sep 30, 2014 Tiffany Mueller

One of the first things we learn as photographers are F stops and how we can use them to properly expose a photograph, but there…



Use This Simple Technique To Create The Illusion Of Different Spaces Using Only One Light

Sep 28, 2014 Laya Gerlock

A few months back, I wrote an article on how to use everyday objects for outstanding backdrops. This post can be considered a part two of that…