Category: Lighting

Getting Started with External Flash

Photography is all about one thing. If you get that right, you have made it. If you get that wrong, you have failed, even if

3 Lighting Tips for Portrait Photography

I remember the day that I purchased my very first studio strobe. I was working in a camera store, and I had saved up money

Six Tips for Working With Backlight

There is no light like backlight. I like to believe that quote is all mine. I’ve never seen it anywhere else, and I say it

Mastering the Shadows: The Importance of Shadows in Your Photography

Walking into a dimly lit room can be a photographer’s worst nightmare. Dark walls, low lighting, and weird shadows are enough to give even the

Mastering the Art of Gelled Lighting in Color Photography

If I mention the words ‘color gels,’ I’m guessing that a lot of you will immediately think of the overly bright and stylized images that

How to Shoot the Light and Airy Style of Photography

The beauty of photography is that there really is no right or wrong way to take pictures (excluding any technical camera issues). It is such

14 Wonderful Golden Hour Photos That Will Brighten Your Day

In photography, the first hour after sunrise and the last hour before sunset holds a special place as that’s when the sunlight is at its

How to Be Creative With Directional Lighting and Portraiture

One of the common things we often hear professional photographers say is, “If you are a professional, you avoid shooting at noon.” It is partially

The Beauty of Side Light Versus Front Light - Free Quick Guide

Everyone talks about the quality of light. The old ‘soft light’ makes great pictures advice. But there are two equally important elements of light that

What is Fill Light? How to Create It and How to Use It Effectively!

Our cameras don’t ‘see’ as well as our eyes do, especially in high-contrast and low-light situations. Understanding how your camera responds in bright light and

Getting Started with Wireless Flash Triggers - Free Quick Guide

One of the scariest steps for new photographers is taking on the electronic flash. That’s not unwarranted either. It takes a bit of effort to

3 Free eBooks on the Basics of Light in Photography

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you’re looking for a quick way to learn the basics of photography take a peek at our popular cheat sheets: The Snap

Category: Lighting

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