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Studio lighting isn’t as difficult as it may seem. In fact, with just two lights, you can create several different types of shots simply by repositioning them. Here’s how: The first step, according to Scott Kelby, is to get a big, soft light. He’s exclusively using a dual Westcott package, which includes a large softbox and slender […]
The process of platinum palladium printing is widely believed to be able to produce a tonal range that is closest to what the human eye sees. This process of monochrome printing, however, is extremely time consuming. Nobuyuki Kobayashi, a Japanese photographer uses this technique to make prints for his project titled, “Portraits of Nature: Myriads of […]
Breaking glass and taking pictures—sounds like a really punk way to make photos. This video by Jay P. Morgan shows you exactly to how to do it: Using a Trigger The key to Morgan’s technique is the MIOPS Trigger. The MIOPS trigger is connected to the camera and fires the shutter when a sound is heard. The camera […]
In an era when digital photos can be taken with everything from DSLR cameras and phones to even watches you wear on your wrist, it’s difficult to imagine taking photos with analog cameras and developing the film yourself in a modern photography workflow. This, however, is a challenge that Lukas Fritz took on: If you take some […]
So you’ve purchased some lights and you have a bit of studio space. Now how do you set up your lighting for a flattering portrait? In this video, photographer Karl Taylor teams up with Urs Recher to demonstrate a simple three light portrait setup: All the lights used in the shoot are Siros lights. For the […]
Whether you’ve visited Paris, London, or New York, you’re sure to have come back home with a multitude of holiday snaps on your camera. From an iconic Parisian photo of the Eiffel Tower or the flamboyant red windmill of the Moulin Rouge, to charming Big Ben or the lights of Piccadilly Circus in London. And […]
Post-processing a portrait image requires not only a good idea of how to use an image editing tool, but also an astute eye for detail. It’s a synergy of a great editing platform and great editing skills. Often, editing mistakes stem from taking retouching a bit too far. In this video, Miguel Quiles demonstrates how to […]
Photoshop is a massive program and even the simplest adjustments can have a number of mind-boggling options. Figuring things out by trial and error can take a lot of time, so if you’re new to Photoshop it can’t hurt to get a little help. In the video below, photographer Aaron Nace dives into the basics […]
I’ve written here a lot about the different types of photography—the differences between them and between the photographers who specialize in certain techniques. I can’t ignore one of the most widespread types of photography, which can best be described in one word: Instagram. In the video below, ConnorFranta, a popular Instagrammer, describes what makes a perfect Instagram […]
Despite the less-is-more mantra of the purists who encourage a limited gear collection, we all want to know which cameras and lenses the pros are using. Gear is not the solution but it is a motivation. ShotKit gives you an inside look at what’s inside the pros’ camera bags and what they use in their day […]
