studio photography
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…
Recreate golden hour in a studio with these simple steps
Sep 27, 2024
Alex Baker
Is there anything better than shooting at golden hour? Not much, I’d almost put money on saying that. But sometimes it’s just not feasible to…
Lighting Setup: Mylar made easy – Don’t use it!
Sep 26, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’ve made several Mylar-infused lighting setups over the years, and yes, I’m sure you think you’ve seen them all by now, but this one is…
Level up your portraits with these five lighting setups
Sep 3, 2024
Alex Baker
How often do you get stuck in a lighting rut? I must say that I’m guilty of this at times, and I often lean on…
How to master backlight in portrait photography
Aug 19, 2024
Alex Baker
Backlighting is a powerful tool in portrait photography and gives you several different ways to highlight your subject and create visually stunning images. This lighting…
The new Westcott Easy Boom promises to revolutionize studio lighting
Jul 31, 2024
Alex Baker
Westcott has just launched the Easy Boom ($299.90), which promises to be a game-changer for studio photographers and videographers. The Easy Boom features a 26-inch…
How to master soft beauty portraits with large umbrellas
Jul 16, 2024
Alex Baker
What’s your favourite light modifier? From octaboxes to beauty dishes, I’ve had a few, and my preferences have changed gradually over the course of my…
How to eliminate softbox hot-spots
Jul 3, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’m not known for being shy about my hatred of softboxes. Sure, softboxes are often cheap and extremely easy to use, but they rarely produce…
The pros and cons of continuous light for studio portraits
Jun 21, 2024
Alex Baker
For most of us that photograph people, whether that be models or ‘real’ people, we probably choose to shoot with strobes most of the time….
Take your best one-light portraits by ‘finding the light’
Jun 5, 2024
Alex Baker
When you’re starting out shooting with strobes, it can be difficult to visualise how the lighting might look. This is why, as with anything, it’s…