studio photography
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…
How to shoot clean minimalist studio portraits
May 31, 2024
Alex Baker
Sometimes, a minimalist, no-fuss approach is the best. And just like the Little Black Dress, a plain white background will never go out of style….
How to shoot fashion-inspired portraits with just one (hard) light
May 27, 2024
Alex Baker
Some studio photographers will certainly go for the “more is more” approach to lighting. And it can seem a little daunting when you’re starting out…
How to solve problems when everything seems to be going wrong on a shoot
May 22, 2024
Alex Baker
You know what they say about the best-laid plans of mice and men, and it also applies to photography. You can plan a shoot all…
Lighting setup: Abstract colour and light
May 9, 2024
Jake Hicks
I’m often described as a ‘technical shooter’ or as a photographer who utilises ‘technical lighting’ and although I don’t mind the comparison, I think many…
Shoot a product flat lay with hard light the easy way
May 3, 2024
Alex Baker
Hard light has been in vogue for a few years now, particularly when it comes to product shots and flat-lay setups. It has a bold,…
How to light a jewellery product shoot with a model
Apr 30, 2024
Alex Baker
When it comes to lighting and setups, product and people photography, generally use completely different lighting plans and setups. So, what do you do when…
Gear hack: Simple floor-stand backdrop holders
Apr 25, 2024
Jake Hicks
I am assuming you all know about this and just haven’t told me about it, as this seems so incredibly obvious as to be intentional….
Lighting setup: Bounced top light in small studios
Apr 10, 2024
Jake Hicks
We all know how easy it is to get the lighting you want in those big, fancy studios. Tons of height, clean white floors and…
This is what low contrast lens filters are and how you can use them in portraits
Mar 27, 2024
Jake Hicks
As the name of the filter alludes to, these lens filters do indeed lower the overall contrast of a shot. To clarify what that means…