studio photography
How to fire your strobes 3 different ways and when to use each one
Sep 13, 2017
John Aldred
All the time, I see new flash and strobe owners ask “How do I fire these things?, which isn’t an unreasonable question. For speedlights, it’s…
The photographer’s dos and don’ts of working with models
Sep 8, 2017
John Aldred
There are many rules in photography, but few of them are set in stone. When it comes to photographing people, though, there are a few…
Get perfect Martini splashes in the studio with just a couple of speedlights
Aug 25, 2017
John Aldred
Liquids are a great source of photographic fun. It’s a topic which fascinates many photographers. There’s so much to experiment and play with. Splashes are…
How studio polyboards work and how to make your own DIY alternatives
Aug 23, 2017
Jake Hicks
Nearly every professional studio I’ve ever used has these ‘polyboards’ and you‘ve probably even seen them yourself but may not have known what they’re used…
5 classic portrait lighting mistakes and how to avoid them
Aug 17, 2017
Jake Hicks
In this article I am going to highlight 5 key things that I see portrait photographers doing that I consider to be ‘in need of…
How to photograph bugs in the field that look like they were shot in a studio
Aug 11, 2017
John Aldred
If you’re a bit of a macro addict, photographing bugs while out and about can be great fun. There’s so many out there to see,…
Godox release first iPhone studio portraits using the new A1 flash trigger
Aug 8, 2017
John Aldred
A couple of weeks ago, Godox teased us with their new A1 flash trigger for mobile phones. The Godox A1 is designed to give your…
How to shoot cosmetic photography packs like a pro using inexpensive gear
Jun 15, 2017
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
When it comes to making high-quality shots with affordable gear, Dustin Dolby is full of ideas. This time, he guides you through a workflow of…
How I made a quick and simple single light setup with colour
Jun 7, 2017
Jake Hicks
It was a while ago now that I posted about using a single light to create a stunning beauty setup with only an additional reflector….
Learn how to get the perfect light on your subject with this light modifiers comparison
Jun 2, 2017
John Aldred
When a photographer decides to use flash, it typically starts something like this. Photographer posts online asking which flash to buy, gets a lot of responses,…