Lighting Tips

Light Feathering | What is it and How to Use It

Pye

In the following tutorial, Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens shows us a technique called, "feathering" with a softbox.

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10 Tips For Wedding Reception Lighting

Alice Houstons

Here are 10 lighting tips to get you through some tricky wedding reception lighting issues.

ring light vs softbox

Ring Light VS Softbox | Which One Is Right For You?

Matthew Saville

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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3 Visual Storytelling Techniques You Can Use to Create More Impactful Portraits | Meg Loeks

Meg Loeks

Lighting and composition play key roles in capturing great portraits, but creating a powerful story will stir an emotional response. In this article, Meg Loeks shares 3 techniques to help enhance storytelling within YOUR work.

Sunset Portrait Photography Tips and Techniques

Pye

Learn how to create stunning, dramatic blue sunset portraits with a single OCF.

photography reflector in studio fill light

How To Use a Photography Reflector to Enhance Your Photos

Jules Ebe

Learn how to choose the right reflector and tricks on how to use it on location or in the studio to enhance your photography.

How to Use Barn Door Lighting for Dramatic Portraits

Brittany Smith

Harsh light is back in popularity, and barn doors are a great way to control it for portraits and headshots.

umbrella vs softbox

Softbox vs Umbrella | Comparing Two Common Lighting Modifiers

Matthew Saville

What is the difference between these two very important lighting modifiers? Every portrait photographer should know how to use both of them correctly...

6 Tips for Outdoor Family Portraits

Pye

Outdoor family portraits are a fantastic way to capture genuine, heartfelt moments that families will print for the walls of ...

Groom Getting Ready: A Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Prep Coverage

Pye

Preparation is key in order to produce creative, journalistic imagery.

Advanced Lighting Tips for Creative Portraits

Sean Lewis

When we first jump into flash photography, especially off-camera flash, we’re often surprised at just how much we can transform ...

Flash Gel Photography for Creative and Corrective Effects

Pye

Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

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