Lighting Tips

3 Ways To Photograph Family Group Photos With Flash

Shivani Reddy

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

Alice Houstons

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

Brittany Smith

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

Shivani Reddy

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.

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Professional Lighting for YouTube or Podcast Sets in 4 Easy Steps

Pye

If you’re thinking about starting up a video podcast or YouTube channel, you’re going to want to learn how to ...

The Importance of Fill Light in a Scene

Sean Lewis

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!

Shivani Reddy

See how we transform a boring conference room with this two-light setup.

21 Best Photography Books To Help You Become a Better Photographer

Hanssie

Take some time to engage your brain with one of these 'best photography book' recommendations from the SLR Lounge team.

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Understanding Fill Vs. Negative Fill | Slice of Pye

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.

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How to Use Gels | From Ordinary to Extraordinary

Pye

We're going to cover simple gelling techniques to transform a portrait from ordinary to extraordinary.

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How to Get Correct Exposures Without a Light Meter

Pye

Ever wonder how to get to the right exposure without using a light meter? Here some tools and a process for doing just that!

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