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Create 4 Different Background Styles Using Only 1 White Seamless Paper
Jul 30, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I only have two backgrounds in my (home)studio, a white seamless paper and a black wall. I use my seamless white paper for almost every…
Don’t Have a Polarizer? This Tutorial Just Might Convince You to Get One
Jul 11, 2014
Maaz Khan
Did you know that that when you use a polarizer in a wet forest, the color come out more vibrant because of the water’s effect…
Using Two Lights To Get A Perfect On White Look
Jul 4, 2014
Laya Gerlock
There are a lot of things you can do with just two lights, but one of my favorite is creating this On White look with…
The Inverse Square Law of Light, Explained in the Simplest Way Possible
Jul 2, 2014
Maaz Khan
Let’s face it; we’re not scientists and the name of this law could frighten many of us. The reality is that this is a very…
Build Your Own Inexpensive Transport Equipment Cases
Jun 26, 2014
Guest Author
Basic tools and carpentry techniques can save you a lot of cash when protecting your valuable hardware! Like a lot of video producers on a…
Using Everyday Objects For Making Outstanding Backdrops
Jun 25, 2014
Laya Gerlock
I am a big fan of using simple objects or DIYing solutions in my photograph. One thing I always like doing is using a Gobo…
The Comprehensive And Contemplative Guide On Creating Magical Smoke Composites
Jun 24, 2014
Guest Author
There is an old song that says that no good story ever started with the words “No Good Story Ever Starts With Drinking Tea [Watch…
How I Shot This Portrait In Pouring Rain
Jun 23, 2014
Ilko Allexandroff
Hi, Ilko Allexandroff here, in this post I’m happy to share the behind the scenes for one of my favorite shoots that was shot in…
An Introduction to the Basics of Cinematography
Jun 19, 2014
Maaz Khan
There’s resources available online that can teach you almost anything you want to know. It’s funny how at this point in time, we can learn…
Photographing the IFSC Climbing World Cup Toronto 2014 Boulder Competition
Jun 19, 2014
JP Danko
I recently had the opportunity to photograph the IFSC Climbing World Cup Boulder Competition held at Gravity Climbing Gym. It was a very exciting competition,…