studio photography

    How to make & use a single DIY globe modifier for simple, stunning portraits
    Jan 16, 2019 Jake Hicks

    It’s not often I get to shoot very simple, clean white light shots, but in a recent shoot the model asked if she could get…

    How to create a white background in a small space with just one light
    Jan 14, 2019 Dunja Đuđić

    Shooting in small spaces can be challenging. In this helpful video, Jeff Rojas will show you how to create a white background and even lighting…

    5 ways to use an umbrella for stunning portraits
    Jan 7, 2019 John Aldred

    The umbrella is one of the most underrated modifiers in photography, I think. It’s one of the first that many of us usually encounter once…

    This is why an octabox is the best modifier for portraits
    Jan 4, 2019 John Aldred

    While I don’t think everybody will ever agree on a single modifier that works best for shooting portraits, we all have to start somewhere. Usually…

    Check out this free flash photography course for headshots and portraits
    Jan 2, 2019 John Aldred

    With the prolific use of flash in photography these days, and the amount of information that is out there, you’d think it would be quite…

    How to create a festive wintery portrait in the studio with a little compositing
    Dec 31, 2018 John Aldred

    Christmas has gone. We’re almost to the new year. In a few hours, we’ll be there. But it’s never too late for a festive wintery…

    Stop using tape to attach your gels – use magnets instead
    Dec 19, 2018 Jake Hicks

    If you’re like me and you’ve tried to attach gels to your lights in the past, you’ve likely resorted to using one of the many…

    Quick tip: Why you need bricks covered with gaffer tape in your studio
    Nov 19, 2018 John Aldred

    Studio photographers. They’re an odd bunch. And they don’t get much odder than multi award-winning photographer, Simon Ellingworth. Of course, I’m kidding, he’s a lovely…

    Here are five simple ways to use V-flats in the studio
    Nov 15, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    A V-flat can be a useful and versatile tool for studio photography. In this video, Spyros Heniadis gives you five easy ways to use a…

    Three basic tips for using artificial lighting for food photography
    Oct 30, 2018 Dunja Đuđić

    When you shoot with artificial lighting, you have all the control over it. But, there’s a lot to have in mind if you want to…