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Using Off-Camera Flash with Dark & Gloomy Lighting

Using Off-Camera Flash with Dark & Gloomy Lighting

Every time we’re outdoors taking photos, we’re at nature’s mercy as far as lighting and weather conditions are concerned. You can’t expect the conditions to be in your favor all the time. And in reality, when things do go south, instead of whining, as photographers we should be prepared to make the situation work for […]

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How to do Subtle Off-Camera Flash Outdoors

How to do Subtle Off-Camera Flash Outdoors

Using flash outdoors can be confusing for many – especially beginner photographers. A quite common question that people ask is, “Why to use flash outdoors when the light is already sufficient?”. While the question might sound logical, the reason is purely for artistic and aesthetic reasons. We’ll see how that works in today’s video. Professional […]

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Low Light Photography: Mistakes & Tips

Low Light Photography: Mistakes & Tips

Low light photography is hard. It’s not only the photographer that usually finds it difficult working in poorly lit conditions, but the camera struggles a bit too. However, if we pay attention to a few things, you’ll be surprised to see how photographing in low light doesn’t have to be that difficult. To help you […]

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How to Use Photography Reflectors to Save on Lighting Costs

How to Use Photography Reflectors to Save on Lighting Costs

We all know that photography is about capturing light. We all know that the basic setup for a portrait requires three lights. Now for the ugly part: buying good quality studio portrait lights is expensive! Enter photography reflectors. If you can’t afford to get a top quality three light system, the best option is to […]

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Photography Lighting Techniques

Photography Lighting Techniques

Photography is about light, and in fact, it can be defined as recording the light. Lighting is also one of the hardest things to get right in a photograph. To shoot images that stand out from the crowd, understanding the light source is critical. Photography lighting plays a major role in capturing colors as well […]

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Sunset Wedding Portraits Tutorial with Strobe Lights

Sunset Wedding Portraits Tutorial with Strobe Lights

Sunsets are a great time for portrait photography, especially wedding portraits. What’s better than capturing an important moment in someone’s life along with the dreamy backdrop of a sunset? But not every sunset turns out to be as expected. That said, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll need to forego the opportunity. As professional wedding […]

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5 Lighting Tips to Improve Your Photography

5 Lighting Tips to Improve Your Photography

Photography is all about playing with light and shadows. The way you illuminate your subject will decide your results. Using the right photographic technique can certainly make a lot of difference in your photographs. Even if you’re not a professional photographer and you only use your camera on weekends, you still want to take best […]

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Beauty Lighting Set-up Tutorial for Portraits

Beauty Lighting Set-up Tutorial for Portraits

Rembrandt lighting often comes to mind when discussing beauty lighting. However, it’s important to note that there are other beauty lighting techniques that are equally effective. In today’s video, photographer Gavin Hoey from Adorama takes you on a step-by-step guide to his beauty lighting setup that you can use: “Beauty lighting is all about getting […]

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Studio Portrait Lighting: Reflective vs Shoot-Through Umbrellas

Studio Portrait Lighting: Reflective vs Shoot-Through Umbrellas

Umbrellas are some of the cheapest light modifiers you can get. But while they come in many different shapes and sizes, at the end of the day, they can be categorized into two different types: reflective and shoot-through. These umbrellas not only look different, but the images they produce will look miles apart. In today’s […]

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The Essential Guide to Macro Lighting

The Essential Guide to Macro Lighting

Want the secret to mind-blowing macro photography? For the first time this photographer is sharing her step-by-step method, that will give you a complete practical understanding of macro lighting, for stand-out photography. Covering the ‘What’ the ‘Why’ and the ‘How’ of macro photography lighting. It is currently 75% off today for the launch sale if […]

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