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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,…



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…



A Detailed Breakdown Of Shooting A Gokou Ruri 1/8 by Griffon Enterprises Figurine

Jun 13, 2014 Guest Author

This is the first photo I’ve taken to try out the “tinfoil / aluminum foil background” method. Basically, you take a bunch of tinfoil, screw…



Hands On With The Spiffy Gear Light Blaster™ Gobo Creative Kit

Jun 12, 2014 JP Danko

Back when my wife and I were photographing the lovely pole dancing fitness instructors from Allure Fitness, I also used the opportunity to create some…



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…



How to Use A Marble To Detect Catchlights

May 29, 2014 Udi Tirosh

Here is a fun trick that can help you quickly discover (and design) the look of catch lights in your photo. Catch lights is the…



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…