bounce flash example – short lighting Having just finished the second of the two workshops here in Cork, Ireland, I feel unusually energized after the two busy days. Partly because the two workshops ran very smoothly, (courtesy of Liam Ramsell who coordinated these workshops), but also because I had two groups of genuinely nice people. Read more inside...
Photography lighting basics and terminology for all photographers working with natural light and flash to understand how to use lighting
How to use directional lighting in photography to flatter portrait photography subjects and create mood with the 5 types of light direction
Using the smick.co.uk 120cm octagonal softbox Gavin Hoey shows how by just using this one softbox and a 400Ws studio flash head, a 300Ws would do the same, f...
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Our lighting videos demonstrate specific shooting techniques for flash photographers of all skill levels. Select from the categories below to find videos matching your interests. Read the photographers' lighting blog posts to learn more about each video. Featured Video Erik Valind shoots a beautiful soft light por
As we all know, photographing children can be very challenging. It is tough enough just to keep them in sharp focus. Who in their right mind would complicate the task even further by adding pets and flash lighting to the mix? You should! Adding the right amount of flash at the correct angle can turn […]
Softbox light is ideal for portraits, because it's soft and the light wraps around the subject, creating flattering shadows. If used properly!
An incident light meter is essential for photographers serious about great flash photography. Find out why you need an incident light meter
Lighting tips for how to avoid shadows in indoor photography and eliminate shadows with lighting for better portraits
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Loop lighting is a versatile portrait lighting pattern flattering for most faces with shadow for definition, without being a moody portrait
Knowing your lighting is a game-changer. And here, we have simplified the in & outs of using flash by these flash photography tips. Read more to follow.
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Flash photography tip: Find your background, then your settings With flash photography on location, we nearly always start off by figuring out what we want to do in relation to our available light. We might just need fill-flash, or or flash might need to do the “heavy lifting” and expose correctly for our subject in Read more inside...
Flash Photography Techniques ~ Intro page ~ Natural looking flash Flash photography techniques and tips As photographers we’re always looking for perfect light. And yet, the quality of available light isn’t always ideal. It is rarely perfect. But I feel that in using flash wisely, I’m able to enhance or over-ride the available light. With Read more inside...
Today's question from Marty B. is, “Now that I own three Speedlites, I’ve been trying to make more complex portraits. But it gets really confusing when I hav...
How to use gels creatively in portrait photography for colored lighting photography with flash, including color gel lighting setup
How to use strobe lighting in portrait photography, including what equipment you need, how it works and where you can use strobe lights
What are the common uses of flash in photography? In this article I will go through 5 Flash Photography Ideas
