Lighting modifiers can make a dramatic difference in your images, shaping and controlling light for professional-looking results. But high-end gear can be expensive! The good news? You can create effective DIY lighting modifiers with simple, affordable materials. Check out these before-and-after shots to see just how much a well-crafted modifier
I was recently sent a Hobolite Avant Max and Mini Max to play with, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. The red velvet cookie was store-bought, but looked good enough for home-made! Here’s how I set the scene. Setting the scene I used a white
I was recently sent a Hobolite Avant Max to play with, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. The cinnamon scrolls were store-bought, but looked good enough for home-made! Here’s how I set the scene. Setting the scene I used a Godox foldable backdrop in Antique
I was recently given a Godox AD200Pro II speedlight and the Godox X3 trigger to play with, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. I have been recovering from surgery, so I had to keep things small and quick and easy. So, I went with what
One of the lighting techniques you must master in the studio is lighting diffusion. Using the right diffusion material to soften or even out the lighting will level up your studio portraits. So, if you’ve just started to do more studio photography, we have just the video for you! In
I was recently given a Neewer CB200C COB Constant LED Light to play with, as well as their parabolic SF65Q 65cm Quick Release softbox, and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. I didn’t have a model on hand at first, so I bought myself these gorgeous
I was recently given a set of Zhiyun B-series constant lights and I really wanted to try them out in the studio. Also, I worked with a new model whose very name gave me inspiration for this shoot: ‘Crystal’. I shot “Crystals” in the studio with Elena aka (@crystalsnowyy). I
Looking for a little messy fun? This rainy day photo shoot can be done inside (with some cleanup) or you can head outside in a nice shady spot. I created “Rainy Days” in the studio with Emily Reinhard (@emreinhard93). It was such a fun but messy shoot with Emily in
Photography is an art form that relies heavily on capturing and manipulating light to create stunning images. Light is the essence of photography, but at times, too much or unwanted light can be detrimental to the final result. This is where light blockers come into play, serving as indispensable tools
Radiant Photo is already known for fast portrait retouching. With the new release that’s planned to drop this month, the portrait tools are getting even more powerful. Get a first look at the Radiant Photo webinar happening in the community this weekend. Let’s dive into what’s coming in Radiant Photo’s
Can you do a studio shoot in a really tiny space? Not just small, but like corridor small? Once again, portrait photographer Gavin Hoey proves us that a space can be incredibly small, but with the right tools and mindset, it can surprisingly work. In the video above for Adorama,
Recently, I had a photographer friend stay for a few days. While we did have several days of great weather and we were out and about, we had one truly horrible day. It was so miserable that we opted not to go out, but spend a few hours being creative
