Tag:outdoors

Softlight V. Hard light, breaking down 5 lighting setups in the photo studio

John Gress 07/04/2021

Lighting Technique

There are two main approaches you can take in the studio, or on location. And which lane you choose will have a huge impact on the outcome of your images. You could choose to emulate window light, or you could choose to simulate sunlight.

Live: Mixing flash with ambient light indoors June 19, 2021

John Gress 06/19/2021

Live

This video covers positioning, HHS (high speed sync) modifiers and more.

How many watt-seconds do you need for portrait photography?

John Gress 05/19/2021

Fundamentals / Lighting Technique

In today’s video I explore how many watt seconds you may need in each situation so that you can make the right choice when you’re purchasing lights for your studio and on location.

Hair Light 101. Everything you need to know about hairlights.

John Gress 01/30/2021

Lighting Technique

Part of making a refined image in the studio is lighting your subject to preserve details in their hair or operate them from the background. In today’s video, I will teach you everything you need to know about hair lights. Including which modifiers to use, where and how to mount them plus how bright your lights should be.