As fundamental as it is to our photography, light remains a mystery to many of us. We know good light, we know bad light, and we know how this affects our images, but do we truly understand light? This video by Karl Taylor breaks light into four defined types: transmitted, reflected, soft light, and hard […]
Sometimes, the simplest of setups can be the most effective. In this video from photographer Gary Fong, we see how to use two simple off-camera flashguns, a snoot, some color gels, and a plain wall to create a dynamic and interesting look for a photo shoot: To set up his simple studio Gary does the […]
When undertaking a commercial photo shoot on location, more often than not, you have to come equipped with your own lighting setup. In the following video, professional photographer Sasha Leahovcenco explains the rig he used when shooting percussionist Mike Johnston for a Vater drumstick ad and how he was able to incorporate natural lighting into the scene […]
We know it’s hard to waste time on the Internet without stumbling across some kind of pretentious quote these days, but we have a feeling that you might like the 25 photography quotes Kai has curated and so brilliantly acted out for us. In the video below, he dissects the meaning behind some popular inspirational sayings […]
Tragedy has struck the world of photography twice during the close of August, and the eye opening events could have happened to anyone. It can’t be stressed enough that photographers take all precautions when shooting in potentially dangerous locations. It’s easy to be overcome with excitement at getting the shot, but the photograph is not […]
This new book, Portraits of Earth is a unique instructional book designed to help you improve your landscape photography. It is from the perspective of a professional portrait photographer who then changed course to become a successful landscape and travel photographer. “This book is a collection of the lessons I learned as I floundered-about, trying to […]
There are so many different types of lighting modifiers hitting today’s market, it can be hard to determine when you should be using what. As Joe McNally explains in this short video tutorial, a curbside fashion shoot at night is the perfect time to break out your collection of gels. In the video, McNally uses […]
Have you ever been shopping for a camera and been bamboozled by a barrage of acronyms that you didn’t recognize? Sure, they all sound great, but it’s useful to understand what they mean so that you can choose the right camera. Part one of this article will clear up three of six acronyms that you’re […]
Creating a successful wedding photography business is a lot of hard work but doesn’t come without its rewards. Just because you can take a good picture doesn’t mean that you are ready to start your own wedding photography business. There are many stages involved in building a successful company. Some things to consider when starting out. What makes your images unique, for example, do you have more of a photojournalistic style capturing candid moments, and working in all natural light?
In this video photographer Jasmine Star tells us her strategy for shooting wedding rings. On such a special day, capturing the true spirit of the monumental ceremony becomes a key factor. She tells us that she goes after three main shots, and variations of those shots. She then outlines what those are while also demonstrating exactly how she does it. A strong emphasis on capturing the personality and style of the wedding goes into her photos and she is generous enough to share her ideas and styles here.
