Light painting 101: Three steps to illuminating an eerie abandoned piano
Up in the mountains of Nevada is a ghost town. It was a former old Western mining town, and its fortunes rose and fell with
Up in the mountains of Nevada is a ghost town. It was a former old Western mining town, and its fortunes rose and fell with
Spotlight photography is a powerful technique that can add drama, focus, and depth to your images. While traditionally achieved using gobos (go-betweens or go-between optics),
It took me years to work up the guts to start playing with off-camera flash. As an enthusiastic but financially-challenged amateur photographer, buying a flash
Are you looking for a quick easy way to use color gels in your lighting without all the hassle? Selecting the correct color, and fitting
How did I create a night photo of a mysterious abandoned car overlooking Los Angeles? I’ll tell about the adventure and the techniques. Finding the
Many times, a photographer will think they have a nice photo because they have a beautiful subject. A truly good photograph comes because lighting creates
The angle of light has a profound effect on how your photo feels. The direction of the light source on your subject affects shadow, texture,
Regardless of what you shoot with and where you shoot, there may come a time when a light meter may come in handy. If you
You have tried light painting. However, it never looks good. Here’s three reasons why that is. I’ll offer suggestions to up your light painting game.
Lighting is undoubtedly one of the most critical elements that can make or break a photograph, especially with portraits. Among the various lighting techniques that
There are few things in night photography more enjoyable than light painting vintage vehicles. I will describe how I light-painted this old Buick automobile so