While today’s cameras are technical marvels, they can be temperamental. The thin memory cards that store precious photos can be even touchier. Taking your best ever landscape shot or hundreds of great wedding photos is fun, but the shots can be ruined if your memory card is acting glitchy. The memory card not working is […]
In this video, photographer Joe McNally explains how you can use a speedlight to mimic actual ambient lighting, which in this case would be the warm yellow-orange light produced by prayer candles inside a church in Mexico: The Problem Although the lighting was simple to set up, there were a few things to note. The […]
Confused about flash sync speeds? Wondering why you can’t sync to your flash at high shutter speeds? If you answered yes, it turns out you are not alone. The video below walks us through sync speeds, showing us what it’s all about: Taylor starts his explanation with an old film camera, which he handily uses as […]
Improve your photos with these five tips for using off-camera flash. Then, learn even more essential off-camera flash techniques when you enroll in award-winning photographer Neil van Niekerk’s online Craftsy class Off-Camera Flash Photography. 1. Make backup plans As you move into off-camera flash and your equipment starts getting more complicated, it is important to […]
Getting proper exposure on both the background and subject can be tricky, even when using flashes. Part of being able to do so involves understanding what the terms sync speed and high sync speed refer to and how you can use them to your advantage. Take a look at Michelle Ford‘s quick video below for […]
Splashing water moves fast. To capture sharp photographs of it, you’ll need to have good lighting with a quick refresh time. But, when picking out your light source, don’t overlook the importance of the power pack. You need one capable of refreshing your lights in very rapid succession. In the video below, Kai works out […]
Shooting portraits against a black background makes a dramatic statement. It forces the viewer to give the subject their undivided attention, and it can give off a wide range of emotions. However, it also presents lighting challenges for photographers. In this video, photographer Joe McNally demonstrates a simple approach to these challenges: To illustrate the difficulty […]
Ring flashes give photographs a distinctive look and are a favorite of fashion photographers. Typically used by shooting through the opening in the center, the ring flash creates a flat, uniform light and a “halo” of shadow behind the subject, both ideal for fashion and beauty shoots. However, the ring flash is actually a very […]
Choosing the right flash can be a daunting experience, especially if you are new to the world of flash photography. With so many options, brands, and fancy terminology it’s easy to get confused. Thankfully, this is a new video clip highlighting 10 bits of insight that will not only have you laughing, but will also […]
The flash unit is a very sophisticated device, yet very valuable to the outdoor photographer. Sometimes nature just does not provide the best light and using flash can improve it. Whether you need flash in combination with the natural light or need to create light where there isn’t any, this book is designed to cover […]
