Lighting Modifiers
Five Ways to Modify Your Speedlight for Better Event Photos
May 15, 2026
Dunja Đuđić
If you shoot weddings, portraits, or events, you already know that straight-on flash can make even the most flattering subject look a little rough. In…
Amaran Unveils Budget-Friendly Softbox Family with Pro-Level Features
Feb 19, 2025
Dunja Đuđić
Amaran, Aputure’s more budget-friendly brand, has unveiled a new softbox family designed to provide high-quality lighting solutions at a fraction of the traditional cost. These…
Nanlite Projection Attachment: The Ultimate Hard Light
Feb 19, 2025
Jake Hicks
Many of us are taught that there are two types of light: soft light and hard light, but I feel it’s an understatement to say…
How to Choose the Right Light Modifier
Jan 29, 2025
Alex Baker
If you’re new to photography or just starting to explore the world of lighting, you’ve probably heard the term “modifier” thrown around. But what exactly…
Elevate your portrait photos to new heights with just this one basic tool
Jan 28, 2025
Alex Baker
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and budget-friendly way to take your portrait photography to the next level, the answer might be simpler than…
Here is how to drop $500,000 on gear this Black Friday
Nov 26, 2024
John Aldred
I think most of us have spent at least some time in our lives browsing through our favourite retailers’ websites. We sit there, poring through…
A one-minute guide to studio light modifiers for perfect portraits
Oct 26, 2024
Andrew Mason
If you’re a photographer looking to elevate your studio work, understanding how to shape light is key. In this video, portrait photographer, Andrew Mason, takes…
Dust off your umbrellas and create stunning portraits with these unusual set ups
Oct 2, 2024
Alex Baker
The humble lighting umbrella often gets a bad rap. It’s typically the modifier most of us start using when we first get into shooting with…
Nine (+one) single light video lighting setups; looking at the Snapbridge Glide
Jun 2, 2024
Udi Tirosh
There is quite a lot you can do with a single light and a reflector. And today, I will share nine* lighting setups that we…
MagMod goes big with its new XL studio light modifiers
Aug 16, 2023
John Aldred
It looks like MagMod’s finally accepting the goodness of big strobes and not just focusing on speedlights and other small portable lights. They’ve announced the…