Lighting Tips

Softbox vs Umbrella | Comparing Two Common Lighting Modifiers
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
Outdoor family portraits are a fantastic way to capture genuine, heartfelt moments that families will print for the walls of ...

10 Reasons Every Photographer Should Own A 5-in-1 Reflector & Our Recommendations
They’re cheap, portable, and possibly the most versatile piece of lighting equipment you’ll ever own; 5-in-1 reflectors will serve photographers ...

Essential Tips for Incredible Groom Preparation Photos
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
Here are three ways to change the way you photography family formals.

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.