Learning about off-camera flash: A landscape photographer’s first portrait session
Coming from a landscape photography background, I’ve shied away over the years from learning about off-camera flash. I told myself that I didn’t need it. But
Coming from a landscape photography background, I’ve shied away over the years from learning about off-camera flash. I told myself that I didn’t need it. But
It can be daunting to get started with flash photography. I bought a very cheap flash when I was starting out and it went so
If you read my last article about heart-shaped bokeh, you’ll know I tried (and failed) to create a fun Valentine’s photo with letter tiles in
Balancing natural light with flash isn’t complicated — once you have the ingredients and know the recipe!
In this video, I’ll show you the power of using a grid to further modify the light on a softbox. It creates mood and makes
How do you know someone is a photographer? They only wear black clothing, of course. The stereotypical garb of photographers is a stereotype for a
Off-camera flash intimidates a lot of photographers. However, there’s no need to be put off. Using rechargeable strobes, flashes, and monolights is a lot easier
Want an inexpensive way to reflect and direct the light from your flash or speedlight? Here’s some easy ways of doing just that! Why should
The Inverse Square Law is simple. No, really. And it can help your lighting. I’ll describe it in simple terms. No charts, no math. Sounds
After I’d been shooting for about eight years, I reached a plateau in my skills and equipment. I upgraded my original consumer camera to a
If you like flexibility when you shoot, but love golden hour lighting, then this setup could be a good one to add to your mental
If you’re like most photographers, using a flash to make portraits is intimidating. Using available light is so simple that most photographers never dive into the