I did a presentation on commercial photography for the Professional Photographers Association of PA. One of the sets allows for adding a deep rich color. I’ll share it here with you. By the way, if you are in Pennsylvania in the area surrounding Harrisburg, you’ll want to check out this
Placing the main light source behind a subject often creates very cool moods (indoors and outdoors). Here’s why I love backlighting! What’s backlighting? Backlighting is any type of photography where the main light source comes from behind the subject and faces directly toward the camera. Why do I love backlighting?
A common question is what light painting tools I recommend for light painting for night photography. Here’s what I recommend — and why. I’ll start with the most inexpensive light painting choices and work my way up. What is light painting? Light painting is a term that is often used
Don’t you love a good rain shower? Everything smells so fresh and vibrant. I adore getting into my garden between showers with my camera and macro lens. Those little drops of rain are so photogenic. I have found that it is often dark and gloomy unless the sun peeks out.
You are looking at a night photo of what is rumored to be the infamous Corvair Driven by Bruce Davis. He was the “right hand man” of Charles Manson. Bruce Davis eventually turned himself in and was convicted of murder and robbery, eventually becoming a preacher in the prison chapel
You type word prompts into a field. A computer spits out an AI-generated image. Sorry, that’s not a photo, and you’re not a photographer. Call it something else. It’s an image, a picture, AI-generated art or a computer doodle. It doesn’t matter. Just don’t call it a photo. Why ain’t
Whenever I open any Lumecube product, I immediately get excited. Would I feel any different with the Lumecube Panel Pro 2.0 that I was sent? My first impression was I loved the size. At 6×3“, it fits in the palm of your hand. It’s lightweight but still feels quite durable.
I’ve been a fan of Lume Cube technology, so of course I was excited to receive a Tube Light Mini for review! But with having used and reviewed several similar lighting products, would this light shine brightly against the competition? Lume Cube Tube Light Mini — First impressions The first
Studio portraits are a wonderful way to capture the beauty of a subject in a controlled environment. As a photographer, you have the power to create stunning images that highlight the best features of your subjects. One technique that can take your portraits to the next level is adding a
What are the Luxli Viola LED Panels? Can they help your photography or videography? About Luxli Viola lights Luxli Lights has two generations of lightweight yet effective lights. While the photos here are of the original Luxli Viola, the Luxli Viola² has similar features. About the Viola The original Viola
Dealing with complex still life scenes and compositions can be daunting, but it does not need to be impossible. Glass can be difficult to work with due to reflections and unwanted highlights, and a polarizing filter can be a great help in dealing with unwanted reflections. But another great method
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 world of using flash to light their portraits. Unfortunately, that severely limits the hours of the day when you can make pictures and leads to
