How to Use Low Key Lighting for Dramatic Photography
Low key photography is when you take a photo of a subject, and everything (or almost everything) except the subject in black. This can be achieved fairly easily and in brightly lit situations; it's...
View ArticleLighting A Model With A $3 Torch
I posted some photos on Facebook recently which went up completely unedited, just a couple hours after being taken, that were lit with a simple $3 torch. Most of the people that I've showed the photo...
View ArticleHow to Use Window Light for Portraits
Window light is an excellent, free light source that can achieve the same effects as much bigger, more expensive lighting equipment. A large window is essentially a huge softbox that will diffuse light...
View ArticleHow to Use a Beauty Dish to Create Beautiful Lighting
I personally love using beauty dishes; they're my favourite lighting modifier, and produce some awesome results. They can be picked up with a lighting stand, and a grid, for only £100, and you will...
View ArticleHow to Create Impressive Light Graffiti
What is Light Graffiti? It’s pretty simple really. You take a long exposure, and use a light source to paint graffiti in the frame. You can do this with a torch, a sparkler, a fire, or even a still...
View Article10 DIY Photography Projects to Save You Money
For those who don’t know, the DIY Photography equipment niche has gone from strength to strength recently, as more people become interested in photography, but can’t afford all the tasty equipment that...
View ArticleThe Complete Guide to Portrait Photography: 192 Tips
As a photographer, learning how to professionally capture portrait photography is one of the most important skills you can develop. Not only are good portrait photographers highly sought after and well...
View ArticlePortrait Lighting Terms: A Concise Glossary
When working with studio portrait lighting (and in natural light photography as well) there are a number of lighting terms that you will need to know in order to assemble your kit and arrange your...
View ArticleMust-Know Portrait Lighting Patterns and Tips
The word ‘photography’ is the fusion of two Greek words, phōtos and graphé, together meaning ‘drawing with light’. To a photographer light is everything, and thousands of books have been written on how...
View ArticleHow To Create Spectacular Silhouette Photography
Silhouettes are a great way to add interest to a photo by adding a dramatic or dreamy feel to a scene. Done right, silhouette photos can be eye-catching and memorable. And while really great silhouette...
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