An at-home photography studio is a fantastic supplement to support both aspiring and experienced photographers. However, there is a great deal of planning involved in designing a photo studio. Space, lighting, backdrops, props, and many more details need to be addressed before the studio is prepared to accept clients. Choosing to design a photography studio […]
Multi light setups are difficult to work with. Often the best approach is to start with a single light—a key light—and then build the arrangement of the remaining lights around it. In this video, photographer Gavin Hoey shows us exactly how it is done: Key Light Hoey starts with the key light, a large Flashpoint Rovelight […]
Here’s a match up of two lighting tools that should make for an interesting watch. Two professionals, both shooting with almost the exact same setup of gear, the same model, the same venue, and the same time of day. Except, while one photographer is using a powerful studio strobe, the other is using a humble […]
There is no doubt about it that collecting an arsenal of studio lighting is a very costly adventure. But, who’s to say you can’t get professional results using light strips that you have built yourself? As Joe Edelman outlines in his two part video series, even those with no carpentry skills can whip up some […]
Last Call with Carson Daly did a feature recently on prolific Hollywood photographer Michael Muller, whose recent work has his portraits looking a little bit more savage. In this clip, he takes us underwater to swim with the fishes, where he’s started on a very exhilarating project: Muller muses about his art, and how he’s […]
Many photographers know how to use their camera and their lights, but not all will know the ins and outs of working in a studio. There are several little things to know that will save you time and create a safe environment to work in. So whether you’re working as a studio assistant or you […]
Anybody who is serious about indoor photography will eventually want their own studio. This doesn’t have to be an elaborate setup; a studio can mean anything from some domestic lamps and a spare bed sheet for the background to the more high tech options rented or owned by serious professionals. Inverse Square Law of Light […]
Getting great studio lighting in your portraiture doesn’t have to mean an intricate setup. And most times simplicity works best. All you need is a strobe or two and a plain, dark background. Gavin Hoey gives us a few simple tips to create appealing portrait lighting while keeping your model from blending into the background: […]
Professional quality lighting takes a lot of time and money, right? Think again. Aaron Nace shows you how to set up a professional quality lighting arrangement for your home studio for under 50 bucks. Intrigued? Check out this video: Nace’s setup brings down the whole enigma around studio lights that seems to keep amateur photographers […]
Have you dreamed of setting up your own home studio but have always found the cost too high? Fear not; help is at hand. All you need is the space to take photographs and some basic equipment. The tips in this article will have you up and running in no time at all. 1. Check […]
