There is a myth that you can only get great outdoor images either very early or very late in the day. The “sweet hour” is best just before the sun goes down or comes up. Those are spectacular times to photograph, but you can still get great images any time of the day. You just […]
You’ve heard me deliberate about how significant lighting in photography is, but do you really know the reason why? You may know that gaining enough light is essential, but there is a lot more to the story. First we have direct light. This is from the sun or a strong, bright source. Then we have […]
Chances are that you’re one of the thousands of people regularly on video calls because of global lockdowns happening during the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are some tips to help you look your best on video calls whether using Zoom, Google Meet, or any other software. Webcam Auto Exposure If your back is facing a window […]
What lighting you use and how you use it is key when it comes to taking studio photos. It sculpts the facial structure of the subject and sets the mood accordingly. And interestingly enough, there are a lot of types of lighting gear and techniques to help you take some amazing images in a studio. […]
When we talk of low key portraits, it’s about making use of the dark tones to create a dramatic image. While taking low key portraits, you can use rim lighting to create a separation between the subject and the background. Besides adding further drama, rim lighting also helps in adding depth to the image. Photographer […]
Fashion photography does not always have to be only about the dress or the model. You can create interesting fashion photographs if you play around with lighting and use it to complement the dress itself. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama demonstrates how you can use gels with lights to create graphical interest in fashion photography: […]
You can really do wonders with a simple product like a bottle of deodorant with good photography skills and some Photoshop magic. But even with Photoshop you need to have a basic workable set of exposures to begin with. This tutorial by Dustin Dolby of workphlo is a straightforward guide on the concepts of product photography […]
When it comes to product photography, it’s not very different from photographing a person. The only difference is in geometry, and also that you’d want almost everything to be in focus. While focus can be handled comparatively easily by controlling the depth of field, the different geometries can make it tricky to light the products […]
If you’re a dog owner and a photographer, it’s natural for you to want to have some amazing portraits of your pup. But puppies aren’t known to be cooperative photo subjects. They’re fidgety, at best, and that’s why these tips from Lee Morris come in very handy: Limit Movement Some puppies have a tendency to move away from the […]
If you need a one line explanation of the inverse square, here it is: “It’s basically light fall off.” That’s really all there is to know. But that’s probably not why you’re here. You’re here because you want to know how it impacts your photography. Peter Hurley explains: For starters, this is the mathematical formula for the inverse […]
