How and why to use a grid on a softbox
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
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
I’m always looking for new and creative ways to play with light. When I had the chance to test out the Vello Octa Softbox for
Whenever you photograph still life or product, using a soft backlight is a good place to start and car interiors are simply well-composed still-life arrangements.
If your goal is to shoot beauty portraits, you must understand that not only does the model want to feel flawless, but the hair and
Have you ever walked down the makeup aisle at a store and just stared at the images? Trying to understand what lighting setup they used
One of the biggest reasons why I don’t like pop-up flashes is that it gives uneven, harsh lighting directed at your subject. Even with an
Creating high key light is making sure there is enough light on your background so it is pure white, with no shadows. This can be done
I made this portrait the other day at the Out of Oregon Photography Conference. I was teaching a class on portraiture, and I had a
What’s not to love about making portraits in front of waterfalls? Beautiful place, beautiful people, water spraying your camera, nothing going the way you had
When MagMod first announced its new MagBox softbox system, I have to say I was excited. While I’ve long been a user of AlienBee strobes,
A quick tip on how to create an edgy effect using a strip box.
Editor’s Note: Tracie Maglosky is a portrait photographer specializing in weddings, maternity & newborn photography. She loves teaching and inspiring other photographers in lighting, posing, business