Photography Tips
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HOW WE USE OUR FAVORITE ULTRA PORTABLE BEAUTY DISH
We got our hands on the new Profoto OCF Beauty Dish & took it out to the desert for a James Dean inspired wedding photo shoot to see what it can do.
The Importance Of Lens Coatings & How Zeiss T* Coating Made Glass ‘Invisible’
Lens coatings are largely taken for granted, but once you understand just how massively impactful they are, you may never see them or treat lenses the same way again.
ON1 Photo RAW | ‘The Future Of Raw Processing’ Or Confused Alternative?
ON1 is making waves and bold claims about their new software, and it comes at a time many are looking for an Adobe alternative, but is it enough?
Product Photography Tips For Simple & Unique Imagery (How I Shot It)
Product photography doesn't have to be complex, but it does require attention to detail. Take a look at how I shot this Jasper Conran bag for a striking, minimalist look.
Creative Studio Lighting: High Key Wrap Around With Grid
The goal of this setup is to create lighting that has both high key elements (glowing background) and dramatic shadows.
What Gear Do You REALLY Need For Product Photography?
Product photography is one of the most gear hungry forms of photography I have tried. What is the bare minimum to get you going? Here's my opinion.
Top 7 Tips to Get the Most from your SSDs
SSDs are are not without their problems. Here are my top 7 tips for getting the most from your SSDs.
The Four Factors that Affect Depth of Field
Four factors affect depth of field. Do you know what they are? Not even sure what depth of field means or how it affects your composition? Check out this article for all you need to know.
What Kind of Film Stock Should I Buy?
Just as there are a ridiculous number of options when choosing a film camera, there are an equally large number of film stocks that will greatly affect your final image.
Documentary Photography: Adding Family Photojournalism Sessions To Your Portrait Business
Kirsten Lewis shares her tips for getting started in Family Photojournalism.
Wedding Photographer Tips: 8 Healthy Snacks To Pack For Long Shooting Days
Some people can go the entire length of the wedding day without eating; others must eat every few hours. These are some of my go-to snacks that I pack to help me get through a long shooting day.
Use DIY Gobos to Create Interesting Shadows In Your Portraits
A gobo (or "go between") is basically anything that goes between your light and your subject. It can be anything from a standard reflector to block direct light from hitting your subject to a prism to get creative effects in your images.
