LEDs aren’t the most perfect lighting tools for studio portraits. But they do offers some advantages when shooting portraits in a studio environment. Jay P. Morgan demonstrates this by using LED lights to recreate the magic of the 1920s: Advantages of Using LEDs With an LED light, you get to see exactly what you’re going […]
Frustrated with your studio’s lack of space? Turn things around and start thinking big! Photographer Gavin Hoey demonstrates that a little bit of creativity and technique can transform even the smallest room into a grand production: In this step-by-step guide, we’ll be going over just what Hoey had to do in order to bring this fanciful […]
Clients across the globe are constantly seeking out skilled photographers to entice potential customers. However, it can be difficult for a photographer to know where to begin when stepping into the world of advertising. If you’re one of the countless individuals seeking photographic guidance, you’re in luck. Fstoppers contributor Brian Rogers, Jr. provides an in-depth look on […]
One of photography’s most alluring qualities is its ability to transform our ordinary world into something extraordinary. With a camera in hand, bringing to life one’s imagination becomes a real possibility. This short yet in-depth tutorial featuring Gavin Hoey proves just how far some attention to detail and a bit of ingenuity can take an image: Though he’s […]
Have you ever wanted to do a spooky shoot in your home studio, but weren’t quite sure how to go about it? What better way to prepare for Halloween than to learn how to turn your home studio into a sinister forest with a little bit of lighting magic and some smoke to really create […]
In today’s portrait photography photo tip we are going to wrap up our discussion of the three light set with a quick review and an example of how to build a set—with no lights! Just because you don’t have any studio lights, doesn’t mean you can’t shoot quality images. Here is a quick review… Most […]
Whether you’re producing photos for books, fashion catalogs, product pages, multimedia, or any other use, it’s important to understand how to capture a great photo on a pure white background. Although at first glance working with a pure white background may seem easy, that’s far from the case. While you may not be working on as […]
You don’t have to wait for a celebrity to walk into your studio to use these techniques, you can use them for photographing anyone. But they’re sure to give your subject the star treatment, no matter who you’re photographing. Miguel Quiles shares a few tips to get you started: Choose a Good Portrait Lens Quiles […]
Reflective umbrellas don’t usually get much air time in photography courses or Youtube tutorials, yet they have a number of applications and can be quite versatile. How versatile? Well, here’s a quick clip from photographer Jeff Rojas demonstrating three different looks using a single reflective umbrella: Investing in lighting equipment for a portrait studio can […]
Shooting dramatic portraits in a small studio without natural light requires a bit of careful planning and ingenuity. You also need a solid understanding of how to light the shot. The problem with a small studio is that you don’t have the room to maneuver your lights into the ideal positions. Gavin Hoey demonstrates his solution: […]
