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.
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 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 …
Welcome to our complete guide on how to photograph the Milky Way! The Milky Way is one of the most stunning sights in the night sky, and photographing it can be a truly rewarding experience. However, capturing the beauty of the Milky Way requires some knowledge and preparation. In this guide, we’ll walk you through …
It’s graduation season! A graduation photography session is a great way to celebrate and document the big milestone. The genre presents many opportunities to exercise (and flex) your creative muscles. You can experiment with different styles, techniques, and storytelling approaches to come up with a unique set of images, making this one of the most …
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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 …
When shooting on the go, portability is key, especially when it comes to lighting gear. Over the last few years, advancements in off-camera flash photography gear have centered on making the gear more dependable and easier to use. On a recent shoot, Pye Jirsa took along what he calls the “most minimal off-camera flash setup” …
When shooting on-location, it helps to have a plan (or vision for the shoot) in mind, as well as dependable, portable gear. The latter holds especially true when using flash and working without an assistant. We recently hit the streets in downtown Santa Monica to capture some urban-style flash photography portraits while using minimal gear. …
As we practice the art of photography, we’re always looking for ways to add visual interest to our photos, to capture our subjects in unexpected ways. One of the ways we can do this is to consider the role that texture plays in our photography. For example, we can use textures as a leading line, …
