A compact powerhouse that finally grows up The Godox AD300Pro II feels like a very deliberate refinement rather than a flashy reinvention, and honestly, that is exactly what most working photographers want. It keeps the small, location-friendly form factor that made the original AD300Pro so popular, but tightens up performance,
If you’ve ever used a speedlight or on-camera flash and wondered why your portraits look flat, this beginner-friendly flash photography tutorial will change the way you think about lighting. In this video, I’ll show you how to create dramatic portraits using just one speedlight, whether it’s on-camera or off-camera, and
Lighting is the backbone of portrait photography. While you can create beautiful images with just one strobe, adding a second light opens up a world of creative control and polish. With my Neewer Q6 strobes paired with the QZ trigger, I can create flexible and repeatable lighting setups for everything
Lighting can be one of the most confusing parts of photography, but once you learn to see the light, everything changes. In this video, I’ll show you how to understand and recognise what your light is doing so you can take control instead of relying on luck. We’ll explore how
Lighting can make or break an image, and I’m always on the hunt for gear that gives me flexibility without the price tag of a small car. The Neewer MS150C LED light caught my attention because it promises serious power, colour accuracy, and creative options packed into a compact unit.
If you’ve ever struggled with harsh reflections, uneven lighting, or distracting glare when photographing shiny subjects, the Neewer Conical Softboxes (Light Cones) might just be the solution you’ve been looking for. I recently got my hands on this 3-pack set (14cm, 15cm, and 20cm sizes), and I can honestly say
Since lighting is crucial to any type of photography, all of us strive to shoot in the best lighting conditions possible. However, there will definitely be instances when we simply have no choice but to work in dull, overcast light. How do we work in such a less than ideal
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 photographers employ to create stunning portraits, one technique that has consistently stood out for its elegance and versatility is clamshell lighting. Known for its flattering
It can be difficult to isolate jewelry from the background. With this commercial photography technique, I’ll show you how to float a necklace named Pegasus. Bonus! It can be any color at all. Reminder: I am a Fotopro Featured Photographer and a Platypod Pro. The set The set consists of
How can you create eye-popping light painting while photographing star trails photos with less work and stress? Find out some effective strategies for this and more! First, what is light painting? The term is often used loosely to describe any addition of light to a night photograph. Really, though, it’s a
If you’re setting up a small space at home for portrait photography, let me show you how you can easily create a simple, effective studio with just three essentials. In this video, I’ll walk you through what I use: a quality softbox for soft, flattering light, a sturdy light stand
Learn how to set up studio lights for film noir portraits. In this video, I will run you through how I set up a simple three-light setup using constant LED lights and modifiers for a film noir portrait session in my studio. This is a fabulous setup for beginner and
