Black-and-white photography is the place to start if you’re serious about becoming a better photographer. Go back to the dark ages before digital. Dinosaurs ruled the Earth, and the equivalent of Adobe Lightroom was a small piece of card on the end of a wire. The first thing beginner photographers would learn is to shoot, […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re an amateur, professional, or somewhere in between; high speed sync is a commonly used photography option. This amazing feature can be used with a dedicated flash alongside a DSLR camera. To help better understand this lighting and exposure option, professional portrait photographer Kevin Kubota from WestCott breaks it down into simpler terms […]
Hand-held light meters may seem like old technology compared to our modern-day DSLRs, but they are still widely used by many photographers and most cinematographers. Light meters give an accurate reading of the surrounding light so that you can properly exposure your scene. However, there are different types of light meters which can give you […]
Have you ever quickly converted your shots to black & white, hoping to make them “Better”? And the result was bland to say the least? This is a very common occurrence. Knowing how to convert color to B&W with a working understanding of tone and contrast in post-processing is a very different story. This new popular eBook […]
Suppose you want to shoot on location but you don’t have access to a car or a crew to move equipment. Impossible? With the right setup, it doesn’t have to be. Photographers work and travel in all sorts of situations. The key to success is assembling an appropriate set of equipment that works for a […]
Two terms, one more frequently heard that the other, are the golden ratio and the rule of thirds. But is one really better than the other? In this short video, you’ll learn what they are, how they impact your images, and how you can use them in your compositions: Rule of Thirds The rule of […]
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