Rembrandt lighting was named after of the great master, who often used it in his own portraits. The idea is to create a small inverted triangle of light on the subject’s cheek that is opposite the light source. This is very flattering (especially for people with prominent cheekbone structure) and was often used in old […]
The difference between a photographer and a snap-shooter is determined by the ability to consistently achieve the desired outcome through the use of tools, techniques, and artistic vision. Quite often, available light is not sufficient to fill your subject’s shadow areas, or the light may be too intense for your desired outcome. The best way […]
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Fashion shots are some of the most evocative — but usually get taken in a studio under controlled artificial lighting conditions. Many photographers fear stepping outdoors, including into the unpredictable weather and lighting conditions that go with it. At least, not without the help of a few friends — strobe lights, diffusers, and reflectors, in […]
Everybody loves soft golden hour light. Portraits shot during the golden hour always have that something extra. But the problem with golden hour photography is that the window of opportunity is small. Depending on the latitude and the season, you get about an hour to shoot at the most. But what if you could extend […]
Ring lights are used for even lighting on the subject’s face and solid eye lighting. Caleb from DSLR Video Shooter created this video demonstrating how he saved money and created a unique look by constructing a homemade triangle “ring” light with LEDs: All in all, he spent under $100 on the materials, so this could […]
We’re not kidding when we say landscape photographers are picky about the light. Interesting light creates interesting images. Have a look at the following image by photographer Simon Ennals: He hiked to the same viewpoint at Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park in British Columbia four times within 36 hours just because the lighting wasn’t right. We can […]
Backlighting a subject is one of those lighting techniques in which you have the light source placed behind the subject. For new photographers, this may sound counterintuitive. A common question that arises is, “Wouldn’t the subject be underexposed when it is backlit?”. While a simple answer could be “yes”, there are many ways you can […]
Photography is all about light, and the quality of light can make all the difference between an average photo and a stunning photo. Magic hour — also commonly referred to as “golden hour” — is the time of day when the sun is low and near the horizon, providing a warm glow. It occurs twice a day, […]
Professional photographer Lizzie Peirce hails from Toronto, Canada. She’s photographed for some of the top car brands, including Toyota and Mercedez Benz. So, she knows a thing or two about getting the perfect shot of luxury sports cars! However, her process extends much further than photography — all the way down to post-production and editing. […]
