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RECENT POSTS IN Flash Photography
How to Create the Perfect Hero Shot in Broad Daylight
Using the Profoto B1, Pye is able to chisel out his subjects in a visually complex scene. Here’s how he shot it.
Solving A Common Off-Camera Flash Problem: The Black Band
If you are or ever find a black bar on the top or bottom of your image when using flash, this is likely what’s going on, and how to solve it.
Utilizing Direct Sun To Photograph Details In (Ugly, Unflattering, Boring…) Places
Working with direct sun can be tough at first but it’s well worth it. How many times have you walked into a getting ready location only to find that it’s not as amazing as you imagined it in your head?
Clamshell Lighting Part II | Building A Portable Headshot Rig
Clamshell lighting is a fantastic lighting set up. This article follows on from my previous one and talks about building a portable clamshell lighting rig for headshots.
Photography Essentials: The Sunny 16 Rule
With all the sophistication of modern metering system, it seems like the good ol’ Sunny 16 Rule can be dismissed as one of the old relics of the film era. But it is still a valid and useful rule nonetheless, and one that can teach growing photographers about the principles of metering.
So if you haven’t heard about the Sunny 16 Rule or just need to brush up on it again, here’s a quick primer on this classic metering rule.
Quick Tips On How To Photograph A Bride In Harsh Sunlight With Kevin Jairaj
I’ve asked Kevin to give us a few quick tips on shooting in any situation from his upcoming book and he shared with us how he photographs brides in the middle of the day in harsh sunlight
The Key To Capturing Your ‘Good’ Side | Lighting 101
In this tutorial, we teach you the three primary subject positions in relation to key lighting. Learn how subtle changes in positioning can make big differences.
Using Different Light Setups to Help You Tell a Story
In the following tutorial, Lighting With Story In Mind, Simon Cade of DSLR Guide gives many techniques to help you tell a story using lighting.
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