Lighting Tips

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.

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.

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!











