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in this head to head shootout I am going to test 6 different modifer options that you can use in your next beauty shoot. Please let us know in the comments below which one you prefer close up and at 1 meter.

Beauty Dish vs. Softbox – which one is better for beauty photography?

10/13/2022

In today's video I share the 6 things every photographer needs in their lighting kit besides lights and modifiers.

The 6 things every photographer needs in their lighting kit!

10/09/2022

In countless videos and classes I have seen people misrepresent this key lighting concept. Negative fill doesn't suck light out of the shadows, it blocks light from entering. Watch as I prove it to you in three demonstrations.

They have been lying to you about negative fill!

10/03/2022

Photographers have a lot of misconceptions when it comes to flash, LEDs and modeling lights. So in today's video I am going to touch on what each of these things do and in general how you can use them. I will touch on Why you would use LED continuous lights or flash, types of flashes, Flash duration, how many watt seconds you need, LED brightness, why you would use a light meter and the inverse square law.

What you have gotten wrong about studio lighting

09/18/2022

Why you need a Fresnel for Portrait Photography

Why you need a Fresnel for Portrait Photography

08/19/2022

How to create three different types of light with only one soft box

How to create three different types of light with only one soft box!

08/14/2022

Watch as I explore how bright these LED lights are when paired with a Fresnel and a 90cm Parabolic Soft box. I’ll compare them to the Arri Sun 5 andd the M8 / 1.2k HMI, plus I will share light meter photometrics for each light with each modifier.

Can the Nanlite Forza 720 blow the 500 out of the water?

07/15/2022

This simple cover for your soft boxes will help you create dramatic images that look like they were taken with a Maxi Brute, Audience Blinder or Mole Richardson Fay circular continuous lights.

Review: Why you should buy Pro Light Mods

05/26/2022

In today's video I am going to share the 10 worst photo and video purchases I have made over the course of my 20 plus year career.

The 10 worst purchases I have ever made!

05/21/2022

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