Ring Light VS Softbox | Which One Is Right For You?
For everything from makeup tutorials on Youtube to high-fashion portraiture, you should understand the differences, the advantages, and disadvantages of a ring light vs a softbox!
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Eye Photography: Essential Tips for Capturing Stunning Eye Shots
Eyes have long held the fascination of painters and photographers alike. Because of their particular details and nuances, like their unique colors and shapes or their ability to convey emotions and personalities, eyes make great subjects. There’s something mesmerizing about this small but incredibly complex organ. You can find examples of eye photography in everything …
Defining Leading Lines in Photography (with 20+ Examples!)
See how photographers in our Lighting community took on the Leading Lines feature challenge!
Outdoor Flash Photography: How to Balance Ambient Light and Strobe
For some photographers, flash only comes out when the light fails — a last resort for dark reception halls and dim venues. But using flash outdoors, in broad daylight or during golden hour, opens up creative control that purely natural light shooting can’t offer. You get to decide where the light falls, how dramatic the …
When to Use Flash (and Why) in Your Photography
Flash is not a prerequisite for great photography. Used without intention, it flattens shadows, kills mood, and leaves your subjects looking like they’re posing for a passport photo. Used at the right moment, it saves shots that would otherwise be unusable. The difficulty isn’t learning how to fire a flash, it’s knowing when the shot …
What is the Best Cold Shoe Flash Bracket? | Never Break A Speedlight Again
Tired of having to replace fallen flashes? We’ve found the best cold shoe mount to save the day!
Best Light Meters for Professional Photographers
In photography, getting the correct exposure more often relies on the photographer’s intention rather than whether or not we’re using the best light meters, or some other method. As artists, we use light to create the overall mood, dictate the narrative, and even direct the viewer’s focus to the subject. We use our camera’s exposure …
Real Estate Photography Lighting Guide
In this tutorial, we’ll teach you how to work quickly and effectively with flash to get beautiful real estate photos…
iFootage Anglerfish 400BNS Review
There’s never been a better time for photographers and videographers in terms of having access to affordable, quality lighting setups. Lighting is the single most important element when it comes to crafting compelling photos and videos, and we have incredible options at our fingertips. One such option that deserves your consideration is the new iFootage …
Best Lighting for Product Photography
Choosing the correct light is essential for a product photographer. In this article, I discuss whether one can use the far far cheaper speedlight or if we must be stuck using only the most expensive strobes.
5 Best Small (Pocket) Camera Flashes for On Location Shoots (Updated)
When first stepping into the world of flash photography, it can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Understanding what your budget is, how much flash power you need, and which brand to choose… these are just a few of the common questions we receive often from first-time flash users. It’s a large part of the …
Official Wedding Photography Gear Guide (Updated)
The wedding photography gear that you need depends on your personal style, budget, and preferences. The ideal amount of gear also depends on specific characteristics of the wedding venue, such as the amount of available light, the amount of travel and walking required, and the overall security and safety of the venue. Bringing too much …
