Lighting Techniques
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Lighting Techniques
B&W Lighting Tutorial – Use multiple lights to create maximum contrast so your portraits stand out!
After upgrading to the Canon EOS R5 I ran into problems in Lightroom Classic so I decided to try Capture One. So far I...
6 Portrait Photographers shootout in Las Vegas with the same model & Elinchrom ELC 500 / 125 lights
To celebrate the launch of the new ELC 125 and ELC 500 compact studio strobes, Elinchrom gathered together six amazing photographers and challenged them...
The 4 types of gels photographers can use to kill it in the studio
The sun rises in the east with a hint of yellow; it casts unflattering colorless light at its zenith and it sets with a...
The hard truth about softboxes
Breaking down how I use my 14 softboxes to modify my lights during my photoshoots
DIY Cucoloris for Photographers and Filmmakers made with black foamcore, Do-it-yourself
You can buy a professionally made one, or you can make your own for just a few dollars in about an hour.
The 9 types of portrait lighting photographers need to know-whether they’re on location or in studio
Studio lighting staples that every photographer should master.
THREE STUNNING ONE LIGHT SETUP LIGHTING TUTORIALS USING V-FLAT WORLD V-FLATS
Creating this studio lighting series was a lot of fun! The challenge was to create three dynamic portraits using one Elinchrom light and modifier,...
The Difference Between Photography Lighting Power Packs, Monolights & Compact battery powered units!
I was recently asked what the difference is between AC Powered Studio Packs & Heads, Monolights and Battery Powered Compact photo flash heads. We...
Getting Started: a Beginners Guide to Portrait Lighting gear
If you're new to photography or just getting into portrait lighting you're probably wondering where to begin. This video will cover the lights, modifiers...
Why I love Aputure’s LED 120D and 300D lights for video
When I started shooting video I had to use fluorescent banks & giant hot lights. But when I replaced everything with LEDs, I could...
Lighting Tutorial: The Circle of Light
You never know where you’re going to find the inspiration for your next photoshoot, so it’s always best to keep your eyes peeled and...
Lighting Tutorial: It’s a Hardbox Light
Over time, I have seen many images where a pattern is projected onto someone’s face, and I’ve always struggled to simulate this type of...
