Quick Tip: Use a V-flat to flag light and prevent light spill on the background
Vanelli
A quick tip oh how to use a V-flat to Flag light and prevent light spill on the background.
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Quick Tip: Use an inexpensive pegboard for a creative portraits
Vanelli
If you’re getting bored shooting on the same background you can create a unique look by using a $15 pegboard as a background and a simple lighting setup.
Quick Tip: Use a ring light to create killer catchlights in the eyes
Vanelli
Learn how a ring light can add unique lighting to a portrait and create a killer catchlight in the eyes.
Quick Tip: Try wax or parchment paper as a diffuser when photographing food
Vanelli
Food Photographer Lou Mann suggests using wax or parchment paper as a diffuser to soften the light source when photographing food.
Quick Tip: Use a strip box to create an edge light
Vanelli
A quick tip on how to create an edgy effect using a strip box.
Quick Tip: Meter one light at a time when working with multiple lights
Vanelli
A quick tip on how to work with multiple lights during a shoot.
Quick Tip: How to Get Rid of the Black Gradient at the Bottom of My Photo
Bryan Esler
When using studio strobes or a hot shoe flash, you might come across a black gradient at the bottom of your images. This happens when you have too fast of a shutter speed, blocking part of the frame lit by your speedlight or strobe. There’s an easy way to avoid this.
Quick Tip: Make Shadows with a Cookie
Kevin Ames
Cut shapes out of a large piece of foamcore or cardboard. Paint it black. Shine a small light through the holes. Interesting shadows will be created on the background. The cutouts are called cookies short for cuculoris.
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