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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,…



Room Sized Lightbox Provides The Perfect Lighting Every Time

Jun 15, 2014 Udi Tirosh

One of the first tricks new photographers discover is the ability to place an object in a box with the walls replaced with diffusion material…



The Trick On Getting Gradient Reflection On Reflective Surfaces (Cellphones, Laptops Etc.)

Jun 4, 2014 Laya Gerlock

Getting gradual reflection on a shiny surface is not trivial. It is not hard, but you have to know how it is done (which you…



Dramatic Lighting for Pole Dancing Fitness Instructors

May 29, 2014 JP Danko

Allure Fitness is local ladies only gym, but with fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, suspension yoga, pilates and of course pole dancing for fitness…



Repurposing A KFC Fried Chicken Dinner As A DIY Ring Flash

May 28, 2014 Laya Gerlock

I have a two DIY ring-flashes. My first one was made out of illustration board, and the second one was made of out of a…



Using Cheap Wallpaper As Backgrounds For Professional Looking Product Shots

May 21, 2014 Laya Gerlock

The backgrounds we use for our shots make a big difference in the final photo. I have covered quite a few options before, all are…



We Built Our Own World: Wally Pfister and the Cinematography of Inception

May 17, 2014 Maaz Khan

In 2010, Christopher Nolan released a film he’d been working on for over half a decade, and the premise of it was something not too…



Realism: The Role Photography Plays in CGI on the Big Screen

May 15, 2014 Maaz Khan

A reader brought up an interesting question last Saturday on my weekly cinematography post, this one over Eduardo Serra and his work in Harry Potter…



3 Ways To Shoot A Ferrari On A Budget

Apr 17, 2014 Laya Gerlock

One of the perks that I have as a photographer is the opportunity to shoot super cars every now and then. Sadly, I don’t have…