studio photography
How to master backlight in portrait photography
Backlighting is a powerful tool in portrait photography and gives you several different ways to highlight your subject and create visually stunning images. This lighting…
The new Westcott Easy Boom promises to revolutionize studio lighting
Westcott has just launched the Easy Boom ($299.90), which promises to be a game-changer for studio photographers and videographers. The Easy Boom features a 26-inch…
How to master soft beauty portraits with large umbrellas
What’s your favourite light modifier? From octaboxes to beauty dishes, I’ve had a few, and my preferences have changed gradually over the course of my…
How to eliminate softbox hot-spots
I’m not known for being shy about my hatred of softboxes. Sure, softboxes are often cheap and extremely easy to use, but they rarely produce…
The pros and cons of continuous light for studio portraits
For most of us that photograph people, whether that be models or ‘real’ people, we probably choose to shoot with strobes most of the time….
Take your best one-light portraits by ‘finding the light’
When you’re starting out shooting with strobes, it can be difficult to visualise how the lighting might look. This is why, as with anything, it’s…
How to shoot clean minimalist studio portraits
Sometimes, a minimalist, no-fuss approach is the best. And just like the Little Black Dress, a plain white background will never go out of style….
How to shoot fashion-inspired portraits with just one (hard) light
Some studio photographers will certainly go for the “more is more” approach to lighting. And it can seem a little daunting when you’re starting out…
How to solve problems when everything seems to be going wrong on a shoot
You know what they say about the best-laid plans of mice and men, and it also applies to photography. You can plan a shoot all…
Lighting setup: Abstract colour and light
I’m often described as a ‘technical shooter’ or as a photographer who utilises ‘technical lighting’ and although I don’t mind the comparison, I think many…
