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Daniel Norton knows a thing or two about portraiture. Renowned for his ability to manipulate light, the NYC based fashion photographer has posed musicians, actors, and models in front of his camera. However, not every shoot he does is incredibly complex or glamorous. Here, Norton shares a straightforward, easy to adjust lighting setup ideal for clean, […]
Have you ever been offered a job, only to find that it’s only compensation was to “add to your portfolio” or give you “exposure” to a wider audience? Maybe you even graduated with a degree in photography or graphic design and were hoping for at least a small stipend with your internship, but everyone expected […]
Teaching photography to your kids can be an exciting experience. Your kids attempt their first steps in the incredible world of photography, practice their art skills, and enjoy playing with this fun “toy” called a camera, while you get a great opportunity to spend more quality time with them, and to learn how they see […]
Stuck at home on a rainy day? Lost for ideas as what to shoot? Or lamenting that you can’t seem to take your smartphone experience to the next level? Matthew Rycroft shows some really cool things you can do with your smartphone in this video tutorial: 1. Extra Options in the Hyperlapse App Open the […]
Here’s a fun little photography project for anyone who loves the vintage look of Polaroids or is just looking for a unique, artsy way to display old instant photos. Matt Day takes us through the steps to do an emulsion lift with instant film. It’s a fun process, and you can play with it a […]
Jeff Rojas is a fashion and portrait photographer who believes in a minimalistic approach. Often, that entails using just one light. For those of you who love shooting with a single light, this is an inspiring video to continue shooting with what you already have: Rojas’s go to light is the Phottix Indra 360, which […]
Does the camera really add ten pounds? This episode of the SciShow attempts to clear up that myth. Or is it a myth? The answer may not be that easy to answer. To understand it, you need to first understand how the camera sees a scene vis-à-vis the human eye and how that information is processed: The most obvious […]
A thousand things can go wrong when you’re shooting on location, and while you can’t control everything that happens, you can come prepared. Here’s Jay P. Morgan to show you what he always has on hand to keep his shoots rolling along, come hell, high water, or a broken screw: I think we all can agree that having […]
Saving money while producing quality work is an important aspect for many aspiring photographers on the rise. Angela Perez offers some quick tips on how beauty photographers can capture great images, regardless of the location or budget. In her setup, she showcases affordable equipment for beauty photography: Background The background paper is a simple backdrop […]
A cylinder is a sphere and cube combined. When lighted, a cylinder has a highlight side, an incident highlight, a core shadow and shape shadow. The light can either go around the cylinder for more or less highlight, or it can go up and down to change the darkness on top. Jay P Morgan created this […]
