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Pro Tips for Large Family Portraits: Lighting & Posing Group Photos

Michele Celentano
09/11/2024
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Photographing large families, especially with young children, can be one of the most challenging tasks for any photographer. However, with the right techniques, you can turn this challenge into an opportunity...

Mastering Flash Photography: 5 Lighting Principles for Beginners

Panoptic Photography
08/19/2024
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Photography is often described as painting with light, and for good reason—light is the foundation of every photograph. Whether you’re shooting in natural light or using artificial sources like flash,...
Outdoor Sports Portraits with Matt Hernandez

How To Take Team Portraits Outdoors

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08/22/2023
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In this video, Top Pro and Sports Photographer Matt Hernandez breaks down how to take outdoor team portraits in full sun. Using the FJ400 flash with the 45-Degree Deep Focus Reflector, the 7-Foot Silver...

Square Softboxes vs Octa Softboxes

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11/25/2022
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In this video, Ashley Boring explains the difference between photographing with an Octa softbox and square softbox using the Rapid Box Switch series. Lighting Gear in Action

Go-To Composition & Lighting Tips for Outdoor Portraits Using The FJ200

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Evaluating the setup for your photo shoot involves a lot of technical details, including light placement and control, as well as the overall composition of the photo.

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