Lighting Tips

Sunset Portrait Photography Tips and Techniques
Learn how to create stunning, dramatic blue sunset portraits with a single OCF.

How To Use a Photography Reflector to Enhance Your Photos
Learn how to choose the right reflector and tricks on how to use it on location or in the studio to enhance your photography.

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 ...

The Importance of Fill Light in a Scene
When it comes to lighting, specifically using off-camera flash, one of the biggest mistakes we tend to make is that ...

We Shot These Portraits In A Hotel Conference Room – Here’s How!
See how we transform a boring conference room with this two-light setup.

21 Best Photography Books To Help You Become a Better Photographer
Take some time to engage your brain with one of these 'best photography book' recommendations from the SLR Lounge team.

Understanding Fill Vs. Negative Fill | Slice of Pye
We're going to show you how using fill or negative fill light can make a dramatic difference in your portraits, even in a simple scene.

How to Use Gels | From Ordinary to Extraordinary
We're going to cover simple gelling techniques to transform a portrait from ordinary to extraordinary.

How to Get Correct Exposures Without a Light Meter
Ever wonder how to get to the right exposure without using a light meter? Here some tools and a process for doing just that!












