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Large and Small Photography Umbrellas

Comparing Large vs. Small Photo Umbrellas

Erik Valind
08/09/2012
Gear Guides, Lighting Tips
19155
Photographic umbrellas come in so many sizes nowadays, perhaps even more so than the common rain variety. Let's set aside those and the for a moment and discuss some key differences and techniques, when...

Large Octabank Alternatives for Portability

Erik Valind
07/13/2012
Lighting Tips, Reviews
10954
Most photographers love Octabanks. The light quality if amazing! Unfortunately, they are not easy on the wallet or easy to transport either.

Speedlites for Action Photography

Tyler Stableford
06/22/2012
Lighting Tips
7108
Explorer of Light Tyler Stableford takes us to the legendary Snowmass Terrain Park in Snowmass, Colorado, where he utilizes the radio functionality of the Canon 600EX-RT Speedlite system to achieve a perfect...
Shoot-Through Photo Umbrella - BTS

Using Shoot-Through Photo Umbrellas

Team Westcott
04/24/2012
Gear Guides
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Umbrella are a quick and easy - not to mention affordable - way to produce soft light. One of the main differences between an umbrella and a softbox though, is their ability to control where that soft light...
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