I’ve been using the K&F CONCEPT 65cm octagonal softbox for several weeks now in my studio, and I’m genuinely impressed with it. The K&F CONCEPT 26″/65cm Octagonal Softbox is a versatile lighting modifier designed for photographers and videographers seeking soft, controlled illumination. Its octagonal shape and included accessories make it
I recently wrote a review on the CB200C Constant Light from Neewer and mentioned Neewer SF65Q quick release 65cm Softbox. But I thought I would do a more in-depth review on this fabulous little softbox. While constant lights have come such a long way, many of the softboxes available had
When I first opened this kit up I thought it was extremely cheap. But, after assembling and seeing the quality of light I was impressed at what you get for the price. As a starter light kit for enthusiasts, novices and semi-pros, you can’t beat the price. I’d also suggest
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 it simple to control the light completely. From the course: Improving Your Photography and Portraits with Lighting Modifiers Modifying a softbox with a grid from Improving
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 Portable Flash (Large, 12″), I knew that it was portable enough that I could get some interesting angles and views with it. While getting ready
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. Try this technique for a simple one light setup that can kick-start your car interior shoot. This works with any camera and practically any lens
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 makeup artists want their work to look beautiful in the final image as well. You might know a lot of various lighting setups but when
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 to light that model/celebrities face? I do it all the time. In fact, sometimes I have to purposely avoid that section of the store so
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 on-camera speedlight, the same effect can happen. And while you can play around with the power output of your speedlight, there are other ways to
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 using strobes or LEDs or a mixture of both types of light. There are several ways to do this. My favorite way to accomplish high
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 picture like this in my mind as soon as I found out Maygen would be helping as the model. She was a surfer and I
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 in mind — it’s a blast! When you photograph a bride and groom in front of a waterfall, you need that smooth water look. If
