Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids
In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows.
Lighting for Modern Wedding Portraits
Chicago-based celebrity wedding photographer Bob Davis discusses his take on modern wedding portraits in our new wedding photography tutorial series. Traditional wedding portraits can often be bland.
Easy Lighting Setup for Action Sports Photo Shoot
Orlando, Florida-based action sports photographer Chris Garrison is a pro at photographing on location. Because he often finds himself shooting in fast-paced environments outdoors, Chris uses quick and compact...
2 Ways to Reduce Lens Flare
In this video, commercial photographer Joel Grimes demonstrates 2 simple solutions for reducing lens flare during in-studio and on-location portraiture. Lens flare is an issue most photographers encounter.
Location Lighting Using The Rapid Box: Share The Light
Lighting can separate you from the pack, using light to define your style and elevate the quality of your work is as important now as it was back in the day when you had to light to capture an image.
Experimental Lighting Setups for Dynamic Band Portraits
I must admit, I’ve never photographed a band before. Especially for something as important as official promo images that’ll be used for almost everything a band can think of (posters, album art, show banners,...
Beauty Portraits with Terry White and the Skylux LED
Adobe expert and photography educator Terry White takes us behind-the-scenes of a beauty photo shoot in his Detroit studio. For this beauty shot, Terry utilizes 3 LEDs to light his subject.
Choosing the Right Light Modifier with Joel Grimes
Both new photographers and experienced professionals often question which light modifier is the best choice for each and every photo shoot.
Lighting and Post-Production for a Dramatic Headshot
Utilizing a 3-point light setup in studio allows portrait photographers to effectively control the highlights and shadows on his or her subject and background.
Real Deal Review: Perfect Pair Light Modifier Kit
Photographer Patrick F. from The Woodlands, TX reviews the Bob and Dawn Davis Perfect Pair Kit in this week’s Real Deal Review. The Perfect Pair Kit includes two lights.
Bruce Dorn: Portraits with Speedlites (Part 5)
Explorer of Light and Westcott Top Pro Elite Bruce Dorn has been teaching Speedlite techniques around the country for years through Canon Live Learning and his own workshops.
Review: Westcott’s Medium Apollo with Grid
Over at the Kelby Media Group, they have an online show called D-Town TV. D-Town TV is a fresh approach to teaching camera tips and photographic techniques to today's digital photographers with Rafael "RC"...
Joel Grimes’ Dramatic Composites with Blake Griffin
When renowned Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes photographed Detroit Piston's basketball star Blake Griffin, he knew he wanted to create a grungy, dramatic set of images despite their pretty standard gym...