In my last post about studio photography (the killer clamshell) I covered a simple two light setup for achieving a gorgeous soft beauty look. This time I thought it might be fun to cover something a bit more general purpose and for this there cannot be anything better than the ever classic white infinity setup. [...]
OK, I’m going to come right out and say it … there are a lot of lies in photography! It’s out there now and I suggest we all take some time to let it sink in before we do anything rash. Of course we all know this but it’s not a subject that a lot [...]
For the photographic community I think it’s fair to say that the jury is still out so far as the legitimacy of smartphone photography goes. Some say that it’s a fad, others that it is the future. Although I am no evangelist, I do think that the quality of images now achievable is pretty impressive [...]
Introduction If you’re just getting started in off camera flash and studio photography then single light setups are a fantastic, uncomplicated way of getting to grips with lighting techniques. Despite the wide range of effects that can be achieved with a one light setup, working with multiple lights provides even greater range of creative options [...]
One of the most enjoyable things about photography is the scope for learning new techniques and using these creatively to take your images to the next level. Of all the different types of photography available one of the most satisfying techniques has to be shooting panoramas. Panoramas are impressive because they convey scale and detail [...]
Subject First, Technique Second I have been taking pictures on a serious basis for approximately three years now, and I would say that about two years of this have been consumed with learning about gear and technique. So much of the material you will read and be exposed to revolves around the need to get [...]
The Most Powerful Keyboard Shortcut You Never Knew So you’ve got some skills, can take a decent photo and know a bit about how to post process. The best thing you can do now is keep on shooting and make as many pictures as you possibly can? Probably, however just as beneficial as taking lots [...]
White balance can be a tricky subject to master and as a beginner I found both the concept and application difficult. Getting to grips with white balance was a landmark in my early learning, gone were the days of funky looking indoor shots and chilly looking portraits, from then on the world of warm sunsets [...]
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