How do you light a model with a beautiful golden skin tone, long black hair and wearing an earthly tone dress? If you think this is too specific, you’re right. But photography does make you a bit specific at times, especially when you have unique problems to tackle. A unique problem like Mark Wallace has […]
Photographing newborn babies may seem like a perk in itself. But there’s more to it than just the cuddling and the cuteness. It takes a lot of passion, too. Photographing newborns can quickly become stressful if you’re not sure what you’re doing. As a photographer, you have to plan every single detail meticulously and keep everybody calm […]
Photographing guys in a studio environment requires a much simpler lighting arrangement than when shooting women. With men, you can get away with things like deeper contrast and shadows across the face. In this video, Daniel Norton shares some invaluable tips to light up a male model inside a studio: Beauty Dish with Grid For the first lighting […]
Film has been around for well over a century. It’s by far the most used medium in terms of the length of time it has been in use and the sheer volume of relevant and well-known images that have been shot with it. And I’m not even considering the Hollywood blockbusters. Though the modern world has […]
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a novice eager to try something new, these tips can help you achieve stunning aerial shots of urban landscapes. 1. Choose the Right Time of Day: Lighting is a crucial element in photography, and it’s no different when you’re shooting from a helicopter. Early morning or late afternoon, known […]
Verdon Gorge, France. A veritable treasure trove of amazing shots for the discerning adventure and extreme sports photographer. Adventure photographer and filmmaker Keith Ladzinski—accompanied his friends who were attempting a big wall climb at Verdon Gorge—armed himself with a Nikon D500, SB-5000 lights, a drone and a plethora of climbing gear. His idea? To capture […]
A 45” PhotoFlex Umbrella is a really versatile tool. You can do a lot with it, really, provided you have a clear idea about what you’re doing. You may already have one like this, gathering dust somewhere in your home. Daniel Norton shares some simple yet effective tips to use an umbrella for three different looks: […]
How do you set up the perfect black and white portrait? Photographer Nathan Elson demonstrates some of his favorite lighting setups, using a mixture of large softboxes, gridded lights, and textured backgrounds. He also describes his thinking process: 1. Large Octagon Softbox For his first shot, Elson uses a large Octagon with a diffuser as his primary source of light. […]
Photographing two people in a studio environment presents a unique set of challenges. Two people, each wearing different colored clothing (black and white in this case), can be a nightmare for photographers trying to expose them properly. But when you know what you’re doing, you can really move things around and experiment and have a bit of […]
To say that white balance is an important aspect of your photography would be an understatement. Getting the perfect white balance requires a bit of planning. But most of the time, folks prefer to leave their white balance setting on Auto and think they can adjust it later during post-processing. It can be hard work without a […]
