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Low Key lighting in portrait photography can do one really big thing for your subject: make them pop out from the background a whole lot more. I mean, isn't that the whole point of portraiture? To make someone stand out and make them the primary subject? When combined with very specific lighting, your subject can really come across front and center so to speak. thephoblographer.com »
Looking to do product photography on a budget? The lighting setup found in the 6-minute video above by DSLR Video Shooter will cost you only $50 and involves just one light source: a 24″ x 24″ soft box. petapixel.com »
Fantasea Line have introduced a selection of products designed to enhance lighting of underwater images and videos, including LED strobe triggers, fiber optic cables and a powerful video light. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
Here’s a short 5-minute video from photographer Ed Verosky focusing on lighting portraits. In 5 minutes, he walks through his top five tips to help beginners improve their portrait lighting. 1: Start with one light As the name implies, the key light is vital to your portrait. This sets up the whole foundation for how […] petapixel.com »
In this useful little tutorial, wedding photographer Bob Davis demonstrates how, with just a small amount of kit, you can combine speedlights with basic light modifiers to mimic two totally different natural light ‘looks’ in seconds. petapixel.com »
I work a colorist and online editor in the film industry at night, leaving my days free to work as a portrait photographer. Being a part-time worker as a photographer allows me to really pick and choose commissions as I don't need to worry about putting food on the table. thephoblographer.com »
This handy 7-minute lighting guide from Aussie music photographer PJ Pantelis shows how you can use 2 lights and a reflector to create a professionally-lit headshot. Even if you’re not shooting portraits, the video is a great tutorial on working with light. petapixel.com »
In this short-but-useful tutorial from DSLR Video Shooter, Caleb Pike runs you through 5 video and photography uses for simple foam board. Get out a pen and a pad, this photo DIY 101. Foam board (or Foamcore) can be found online or in dollar stores on the cheap. Caleb recommends picking up the 20X30 sheets […] petapixel.com »
Music photographer PJ Pantelis points out that three point lighting is nothing new, but it's not something every self-taught photographer has learned. If that sounds like you and you're looking to experiment with studio portraiture, his recent demo provides a great starting point. dpreview.com »
ExpoImaging, creators of the innovative Rogue FlashBender 2 speedlight modifiers, have teamed up with Photography Blog to offer you the chance to win one of three XL Pro Lighting Systems. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
There are three basic types of surfaces, as far as lighting is concerned: reflective, transparent, and neutral. In this video, you’ll learn about the 3 basic techniques for properly lighting each of these—in other words: the 3 techniques for lighting … everything. petapixel.com »
Light & Motion and Elinchrom have announced a technical collaboration two years in the making. The announcement coincides with the release of the Stella Pro 5000 RF and Stella Pro 8000 RF lights. Read more and comment » photographyblog.com »
Fotodiox Pro have announced the FACTOR series of high-output, bi-colour LED light panels.
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photographyblog.com »When you look at the street photographs of Omri Shomer, you start to see work that's typical of many photographers though in a different way involving the use of specific lighting, color and urban geometry. thephoblographer.com »
Here’s a fun little experiment to try one night this week. Take that box of crackers (biscuits if you’re formal), polish off the last few hangers-on, and then use that box to create some interesting DIY lighting effects with your off-camera flash. petapixel.com »
Spring is here; it's a time for golden hour portraits and photographers to get excited about chasing the light in the creation of the killer photo. Many photographers love shooting during the Golden Hour especially due to its ability to deliver soft, golden light and to make a person's skin tones look fantastic. thephoblographer.com »
Chinese lighting manufacturer NanGuang has launched a new kit that consists of a pair of flexible LED light panels designed for studio or on-location still and video work. The two panels are effectively 30x60cm rubber mats with 288 embedded bi-color LEDs each, which can be adjusted to produce color temperatures anywhere between daylight and tungsten – 5600 to 3200K. dpreview.com »
Broncolor, maker of photography lighting equipment, has launched a 'How To' section on its website, including some helpful diagrams detailing the lighting setups used to create a variety of sample photographs. dpreview.com »
When I first started photography, I struggled a lot with lighting. In the beginning, we’re often told to shoot our subjects in open shade, but if you don’t know how to do this properly the results can be disastrous: faces with dark shadows, eyes with no depth, overexposed backgrounds, etc. To be able to create […] petapixel.com »
It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner, intermediate, or even a professional, you’ll want to give Broncolor’s free “How To” page a look. There, you’ll find nearly 100 pro lighting examples—beautiful photos, each accompanied by a gear list, description, and lighting diagram. petapixel.com »
Commercial photographer Blair Bunting shares his tips for adding colored gels to your portraits. The post How to Get Started with Split Color Portrait Lighting appeared first on 500px ISO. iso.500px.com »
Sometimes you see a gorgeous photo and wonder to yourself, how did they get that look? If that situation sounds familiar, you’ll definitely be interested in the wealth of tutorials that the studio lighting gurus over at Broncolor are offering completely free. digitalrev.com »
As more and more photographers start going from digital to analog, we wanted to teach everyone about a big part of how you not only see light, but also color. Note that most film is balanced to daylight, so if you go about shooting with it in various situations, you'll probably like the results or you won't. thephoblographer.com »
Introductions to basic lighting don’t get much simpler or better than this. You could call it Lighting 101, and whether that light is coming from a window or an artificial light source, the info here qualifies as “must know basics” for anybody with a camera in hand. The video was put together by YouTube channel […] petapixel.com »
Are you guilty of these portrait lighting mistakes? Photographer Jake Hicks shares his favourite tips to master portrait lighting. The post 5 Tips to Avoid Common Lighting Mistakes in Portrait Photography appeared first on 500px ISO. iso.500px.com »
Commercial and advertising photographer Karl Taylor made this 20-minute tutorial on creating a cosmetics product photo with an emphasis on lighting rather than digital editing. “This was an interesting shoot for me in forcing myself to do as much in-camera as possible and take it as far as it could go before any Photoshop was […] petapixel.com »
When photographer Paul Schlemmer started out in photography in his late teens, he spent the first four years studying the subject of light. As he became more proficient, he began sketching lighting diagrams to share how photos were lit and constructed. petapixel.com »
Advancing Your Photography, the Youtube channel providing tips and tricks from professional photographers, has released an informative video featuring veteran National Geographic photographer, Robert Holmes. thephoblographer.com »
Academy Award nominated, Hive Lighting, has announced a Kickstarter campaign for an upcoming addition to its continuous lighting family, the WASP 100-C. Designed with photography, cinematography, events, and other special use applications in mind, Hive Lighting aims to bring high quality lighting and control to everyone. thephoblographer.com »
Drone lighting is a technique that’s taking off in the world photography. After seeing photographer Reuben Wu photos of landscapes at night that were lit using an LED-equipped drone, photographers Ryland West and Paul Heran were inspired to take the technique to a new level with a project titled Highlight. Like Wu, West and Heran […] petapixel.com »
A new series of tutorials explaining the fundamentals of photographic lighting are now available on the Slanted Lens YouTube channel. Entitled “The Laws of Light”, the first episode explains the subtle techniques involved in lighting spherical shapes. digitalrev.com »
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to night photography is incorporating good foreground elements, but learning a few simple tricks will instantly elevate your game. Milky Way, north window at Arches National Park, Utah. petapixel.com »
Photographer Karl Taylor made this 7-minute walkthrough video after people asked about his lighting setup for a commercial studio portrait he shot and posted to Facebook. Taylor explains why he does things a certain way. petapixel.com »
This series of images was made using bio-luminescent shrimp as the blue light source. It was photographed in Okayama, Japan, which is home to these rare and beautiful creatures. Check out the gallery below and read on to find out how they were taken. petapixel.com »
