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Member Exclusive: Everything you need to know to get started with one light
In this months member exclusive video I am going to go over hard light, soft light, feathering, light placement, diffusion, fill and more.
Member Exclusive: What is the difference between Speedlights, Monolights and Packs & Heads?
I am often asked what the difference is between AC Powered Packs & Heads, Monolights and Speedlights or Speedlites. We will also touch on...
How long does a studio need to be for full length portraits?
People often ask me how much space you need for a studio. So in today's video I will test out how much depth you...
3 Light Window Light Lighting Tutorial
After finding an inspiration image by Kristian Fanselow (https://www.instagram.com/kristian_fanselow/), my friend Seed Lynn (https://www.instagram.com/seedlynn/) asked me to help him recreate the lighting. So afer...
4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio
4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio
Member Exclusive: Exploring New Ideas with Dyren
For this months video I decided to explore 4 ideas I have been interested to try.
Member Exclusive: 5 – Studio Hardware – Apple Boxes
If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...
Member Exclusive: 4 – Studio Hardware – A-Clamps
If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...
Member Exclusive: 3 – Studio Hardware – Magic Arms
If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...
If you could only own one background, what color should it be?
In this video I will show you how a gray backdrop is the most versatile backdrop you can own as I break down five...
Live: Q&A and Critique February 12, 2022
In this video we go over different ways to use reflectors for fill and more.
Which focal length is best for portrait photography?
In today's video were going to examine how a models face appears in the based on our lens choice. Testing a 25mm, 50mm, 70mm,...
