Ideal Lighting Setup for Large Group Portraits
An quick & easy lighting setup to help you produce flawless family formals or group portraits in minutes.
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Create Vintage Hollywood Glam Photography In 4 Simple Steps
The golden age of Hollywood, the period between 1920 and 1960, is characterized by timeless glamour, dramatic lighting, and chic portraits of iconic movie stars. Today, this classic style continues to inspire photographers and subjects alike, offering a chance to channel the magic of stars like Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Clark Gable. In this …
Best Gifts For Photographers
Looking for the perfect gift for the photographer in your life? Whether you’re shopping for a beginner who’s just picking up a camera or a seasoned pro who already has a full kit, this guide has you covered. We’ve handpicked a mix of practical essentials, fun and quirky finds, and cutting-edge gear, including the latest …
Fake Golden Hour | How To Re-Create Natural Sunlight
Lost that golden light and looking to recreate it? Here is how do it convincingly with some high powered strobes!
Event Photography Tips and Inspiration
Event photography refers to the art of capturing images at events, such as weddings, parties, conferences, and so on. Capturing the atmosphere and interactions of people within it requires an understanding of the location, people skills, and on-the-go technical camera and lighting skills. A professional event photographer should not only take excellent pictures, but also …
How To Master Group Portraits | Wedding Photography Guide, Pt. 7
Welcome to part seven of our official Wedding Photography Guide, a series of weekly articles designed to teach you the fundamentals of wedding photography. In our previous article we covered how to photograph the ceremony, which includes everything from the bride’s walk down the aisle to the newlywed couple’s first kiss. This week, we present our official …
10 Tips For Wedding Reception Lighting
Here are 10 lighting tips to get you through some tricky wedding reception lighting issues.
11 Pro Photographers Share Their Favorite Creative Accessories
Struggling with burnout and trying to produce consistently creative imagery for your clients? We asked professionals out there what photography and lighting accessories they’ve been inspired by lately to create incredible images. These techniques are perfect for situations when you are dealing with an unfortunate background or room, enhancing the features within your scene, or …
Diffraction, Aperture, and Starburst Effects
Starburst effects can add an interesting element to a photograph. In a dark scene, it can add a dreamy, peaceful twinkle to the lights. In a daytime scene, a starburst sun can add drama and interest to the skies.
Best Flash and Light Stands for Photographers (Updated)
Choosing the right light stand for your needs can be confusing. Thankfully we’ve put together a list of the best rated and top selling light stands for a variety of uses and situations to help keep the guess work out of it for you.
Bridal Portraits Tips, Ideas, and Inspiration
If you’ve ever looked at a wedding timeline, then you know that wedding photographers have a lot on their plate. From early morning bridal prep and wardrobe details to the ceremony, couples portraits, and late night ballroom dancing, wedding photographers leave few genres untouched. While each part of the day is significant, some of the …
How to Capture Dramatic Portraits Using Off-Camera Flash By Yourself
How you approach a scene determines the end result and without a proper plan of attack, things may fall short. Build your shot from the ground up by determining how prominent a role each variable plays in your scene. Here are 8 steps to get you through the process of perfecting the use of off-camera …
