Everybody loves soft golden hour light. Portraits shot during the golden hour always have that something extra. But the problem with golden hour photography is that the window of opportunity is small. Depending on the latitude and the season, you get about an hour to shoot at the most. But what if you could extend […]
Ring lights are used for even lighting on the subject’s face and solid eye lighting. Caleb from DSLR Video Shooter created this video demonstrating how he saved money and created a unique look by constructing a homemade triangle “ring” light with LEDs: All in all, he spent under $100 on the materials, so this could […]
We’re not kidding when we say landscape photographers are picky about the light. Interesting light creates interesting images. Have a look at the following image by photographer Simon Ennals: He hiked to the same viewpoint at Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia four times within 36 hours just because the lighting wasn’t right. We can […]
Backlighting a subject is one of those lighting techniques in which you have the light source placed behind the subject. For new photographers, this may sound counterintuitive. A common question that arises is, “Wouldn’t the subject be underexposed when it is backlit?”. While a simple answer could be “yes”, there are many ways you can […]
Photography is all about light, and the quality of light can make all the difference between an average photo and a stunning photo. Magic hour — also commonly referred to as “golden hour” — is the time of day when the sun is low and near the horizon, providing a warm glow. It occurs twice a day, […]
Professional photographer Lizzie Peirce hails from Toronto, Canada. She’s photographed for some of the top car brands, including Toyota and Mercedez Benz. So, she knows a thing or two about getting the perfect shot of luxury sports cars! However, her process extends much further than photography — all the way down to post-production and editing. […]
Of all 24 hours in a day, only two mean anything to photographers: the hour after sunrise, and the hour before sunset. That’s when the sun does its magic, casting a heavenly golden glow over the world, making mountains shine and lakes sparkle beautifully, hence the name. Photographers crave this light—it’s ideal for weddings, portraits […]
With nature photography, photographers have little control over the world around them. This puts them at a great disadvantage. However, the challenge that comes with it is exactly what makes this photography genre interesting and fun. This is also the main reason why patience is of utmost importance in nature photography, as you never know […]
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 […]
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 […]
