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So you’ve purchased some lights and you have a bit of studio space. Now how do you set up your lighting for a flattering portrait? In this video, photographer Karl Taylor teams up with Urs Recher to demonstrate a simple three light portrait setup: All the lights used in the shoot are Siros lights. For the […]
Whether you’ve visited Paris, London, or New York, you’re sure to have come back home with a multitude of holiday snaps on your camera. From an iconic Parisian photo of the Eiffel Tower or the flamboyant red windmill of the Moulin Rouge, to charming Big Ben or the lights of Piccadilly Circus in London. And […]
Post-processing a portrait image requires not only a good idea of how to use an image editing tool, but also an astute eye for detail. It’s a synergy of a great editing platform and great editing skills. Often, editing mistakes stem from taking retouching a bit too far. In this video, Miguel Quiles demonstrates how to […]
Photoshop is a massive program and even the simplest adjustments can have a number of mind-boggling options. Figuring things out by trial and error can take a lot of time, so if you’re new to Photoshop it can’t hurt to get a little help. In the video below, photographer Aaron Nace dives into the basics […]
I’ve written here a lot about the different types of photography—the differences between them and between the photographers who specialize in certain techniques. I can’t ignore one of the most widespread types of photography, which can best be described in one word: Instagram. In the video below, ConnorFranta, a popular Instagrammer, describes what makes a perfect Instagram […]
Despite the less-is-more mantra of the purists who encourage a limited gear collection, we all want to know which cameras and lenses the pros are using. Gear is not the solution but it is a motivation. ShotKit gives you an inside look at what’s inside the pros’ camera bags and what they use in their day […]
Adventure sports photographer Tom Bol loves doing commercial shoots that involve an adrenaline rush. Even if that means making photos while hanging perilously on the side of a sheer cliff-face. So, when he had this opportunity to take portraits of a wedding couple, he combined his love for adventure sports and his passion for making interesting […]
This video with Mark Wallace teaches you about innovative photography techniques, particularly with black and white levels. He uses an X-Rite ColorChecker Custom Grayscale Card to help determine exposure as well as how to process the images afterwards in Adobe Lightroom: One of the things he mentions is how to use the histogram to gauge where […]
If you’re looking for a simple way to add more light and warmth to your photos, check out this easy “light bleeding” method from travel photographer Jimmy McIntyre. It’s quick, easy, and can be done wherever there’s directional light: The technique is so simple you may have already used it before: Add a layer Match […]
Family portrait photographer Me Ra Koh didn’t pick up a camera until she was 30 years old. After taking a film photography course to improve her photography of her two year-old daughter, she discovered her passion for the craft and started her own business. Within four years, she was charging $15,000 to shoot high end weddings, and […]
