studio photography
Continuous LEDs vs strobes: which is the best solution for studio photography?
Sep 19, 2017
Dunja Đuđić
If you’re new to studio portraits, there’s just so much to learn about the light. Also, you have a choice between strobes/speedlights and continuous LED…
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…
This fancy photo booth promises high end headshots for professionals on the go
Sep 12, 2017
John Aldred
This has to be one of the silliest things I’ve seen for a while. Not the product itself, but how it’s being marketed. Iris claims…
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…
How to turn your male subjects from doofy to dapper in three simple steps
Sep 5, 2017
John Aldred
We often hear that “lighting is everything”, and to a point it is. But when it comes to portraits, so is the posing of your…
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,…
This is why you should use soft light for portraits and how to make it
Aug 9, 2017
John Aldred
The choice for shooting hard vs soft light is quite an easy one for many people. But if you don’t understand what the difference is,…