Lighting Tips

Groom Getting Ready: A Wedding Photographer’s Guide to Prep Coverage
Preparation is key in order to produce creative, journalistic imagery.

Advanced Lighting Tips for Creative Portraits
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
Gels can be very useful in correcting color in your image or adding a creative effect. We show you how in the following video.

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash
Setting up one directional off-camera flash with a shoot-through umbrella may be your go-to lighting setup for family formals, but ...

DIY Reflector | 3 Ways to Make Your Own Reflector
It's a long holiday weekend which means the beach, BBQ, and DIY projects! If you're going out to Home Depot to pick up a few tools to fix something around the house, make sure you add bead foam to your shopping list.

Body Photography Tips for Capturing the Beauty Within
In the world of photography, the human body holds a remarkable power to convey emotions, tell stories, and celebrate the ...

Fixing Harsh Lighting in Lightroom Where Light Modifiers Aren’t An Option
We are breaking down how to post-produce images taken in harsh lighting conditions to balance out the overall tone of the image, for those time light modifiers can't be used.

Professional Lighting for YouTube or Podcast Sets in 4 Easy Steps
If you’re thinking about starting up a video podcast or YouTube channel, you’re going to want to learn how to ...

Light Feathering | What is it and How to Use It
In the following tutorial, Jay P. Morgan from The Slanted Lens shows us a technique called, "feathering" with a softbox.

10 Tips For Wedding Reception Lighting
Here are 10 lighting tips to get you through some tricky wedding reception lighting issues.

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!

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










