Brittany Smith 
Black and white is a medium that almost immediately marks a well-executed frame as an instant classic and, at the same time, evokes a sense of nostalgia. Stripping away color from an otherwise ordinary scene creates a new narrative, presenting a fresh perspective as if it were being viewed for the first time. But the …
Harsh light is back in popularity, and barn doors are a great way to control it for portraits and headshots.
Learning studio lighting is a never-ending feat that is as addicting as it is satisfying and there are no shortages of modifiers that create a minutiae of lighting patterns varying from soft light to harsh. Shoot-through umbrellas, beauty dishes, strip boxes and octaboxes are a few prime examples of modifiers that were created with specificity …
A model test shoot has one job: show range. Not fashion-week range — just enough variety that a casting director or agency rep can see the model works in more than one context. The challenge for photographers who style their own shoots is that “variety” doesn’t mean five wardrobe changes and a mood board. Three …
Boudoir photography is a unique and intimate form of photography that captures the beauty and sensuality of the human form. Black and white boudoir photography is a classic and timeless approach that adds depth, contrast, and a touch of elegance to the images. In this article, we will explore tips and inspiration for creating beautiful …
You can create beautiful images in any space. Here’s how.
The beautiful thing about photography is how much can be achieved with very little. A studio setup isn’t necessarily a $250/hour space with a cyclorama, a wall of windows for natural light and mounted stands for various shades of seamless gray paper. A studio is wherever you can setup and make it work. Gear: In …
Window light is one of the most reliable tools in portrait photography, and also one of the most underestimated. A four-foot-wide room, an overcast sky, and a subject who knows how to find the light can produce images that hold up against anything from a full studio setup. We’ve shot editorial sessions, beauty portraits, and …
Fashion photography is an addictive art form that often consumes our thoughts as we hone in and improve upon our craft. It is all too easy to get wrapped up in lusting over the best gear that money can buy and it is a common misconception that allocating the top gear goes hand in hand …
When pursuing fashion and beauty photography, the caliber of models you have access to has a serious impact on the quality of work being produced. Model agency represented models tend to bring more to the table than a random stranger on the street, but for many photographers the idea feels daunting and does require a …
Direct light photography has a reputation it doesn’t fully deserve. Ask most photographers and they’ll tell you to avoid harsh sunlight at all costs, stick to golden hour, shoot on overcast days, or drag along a reflector and a flash just to manage the mess. That advice comes from a real place. But it also …
Fresnel lenses, originally designed for lighthouses, found their way into photography as powerful tools for shaping light. These lenses focus light effectively while remaining lightweight and portable. Whether you’re a portrait photographer or experimenting with creative lighting, understanding how to use Fresnel lenses can add depth and drama to your work. Fresnel Lenses in Photography: …
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