How to Simplify Photo Compositing with the FJ400’s Mask Function
The original FJ400 strobe's Mask Function is an excellent tool for creating in-camera cutout masks of foreground objects for easy photo compositing.
Jermaine Horton is Restoring Confidence with Photography
When Chicago-area photographer Jermaine Horton first saw WILX News 10’s story about 8-year-old Marian Scott’s school photo session, he was furious.
How to Create Rembrandt Lighting For Male Portraits
Rembrandt lighting is a classic lighting setup that most portrait photographers can master with a little practice.
Matching Ambient Light with Tunable LEDs
Celebrity fashion photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera.
3 Point Lighting Setup for Bold Commercial Photography
Celebrity commercial photographer Ian Spanier began taking photographs at six years old when his parents gave him his first point and shoot camera.
Capturing Dynamic Fashion Photos with Off-Camera Flash
You don't need a variety of light modifiers or multiple off-camera flash units to capture interesting and dynamic images.
Behind the Scenes of a Run-and-Gun Fashion Film
New York City-based photographer/cinematographer Dave Geffin had a challenge – shoot a high-energy fast-moving fashion film in low light and at...
Creating Dramatic Boudoir Photography
Sometimes a boring, blank space can be the best canvas for creating a portrait. In this case, a moody boudoir portrait.
Emphasizing Details in Bridal Portraits
Regardless of your client's budget, you can be assured that the wedding dress has been meticulously selected.
How to Get the Best Facial Expressions for Your Portraits
Peter Hurley is a master of posing and capturing authentic, flattering facial expressions. He is one of the world’s top headshot photographers and...
Tabletop and Overhead B-Roll Lighting Tips
This video was inspired by seeing how some of our favorite content creators have been using in their production workflows.
3 Ways To Use Plexiglass For Creative Portraits
As a portrait photographer, it can often be difficult to keep things interesting in the studio.
Pre-Production Tips for Small Filmmaking Crews
Run-and-gun filmmaking is common in the fast-moving commercial and broadcast video industry.
3 Tips for Shooting Awesome B-Roll
Caleb Wojcik is a pro at capturing cinematic b-roll in essentially any environment. The San Diego-based filmmaker and educator has a ton of...
Capturing Timeless Portraits of Veterans
Glyn Dewis is a photographer and best-selling author known for his classic, timeless portraiture.
Understanding the 4 Elements of Lighting
The creative gurus behind Muse Storytelling know a thing or two about cinematic lighting. This team of Emmy award-winning filmmakers has hosted...
Dramatic Lighting for Photographing Athletes
Hernan Rodriguez is a Los Angeles-based celebrity portrait photographer with years of experience photographing athletes, including some of the most...
Professional Lighting for Awesome Headshots
Educator, motivator, and headshot master Peter Hurley is known for creating flattering portraits with pristine lighting.
Versatile Lighting for Horror Films
Working with a small crew or on a tight budget (or both!) can really limit the amount of equipment that you can utilize on set.
Tight vs. Wide Angle Lens Portraits
Sal Cincotta is a noted industry writer, author, educator, and publisher of Shutter Magazine, which industry pros turn to for cutting-edge technical...
How to Create Cross Lighting Like Joel Grimes
Renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes is known for creating impeccably clean and stylized lifestyle portraits.