studio photography

How magic ponies can help to keep kids and pets under control in front of your camera

Oct 11, 2017 John Aldred

They say to never work with children or animals, but as a photographer, it sometimes can’t be helped. I avoid kids at all cost, preferring…



Why a white backdrop is the only portrait background you’ll ever need

Sep 28, 2017 John Aldred

I often see people asking what colour they should paint their new studio, or what backdrop should they get. My advice, if you only have…



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…