How to Use a Strip Softbox

Five important lessons I wish I’d known as a beginner photographer back in the day.

In this Flash Photography for Portraits crash course (updated for 2025), I go over all the important things you’ll need to know to get started. The course will teach you about flash photography for portraits. Learn about different flash gear options (speedlites and strobes), flash synchronization, lighting modifiers, how to take advantage of TTL and…

If you’re new to flash photography and wondering what kind of flash to buy for portraits, this video should help. In it, I walk through all the essentials you should look for in your very first flash unit—especially if you’re just getting serious about lighting. I explain why a good speedlight (also known as a…

Here’s a quick how-to for creating your first bodyscape photos. Order the Artistic Nudes & Bodyscapes Bundle here

Beginner portrait photographers often freeze when the photo shoot is supposed to begin. If you get stuck wondering where to start with your lighting setup, here are a few things to keep in mind. And remember, we always want to start with the key light in a common sense placement.

Here’s a follow-up to our previous post, One-Light Bodyscapes. In this one, we cover a lighter, often more ethereal aesthetic. Order the Artistic Nudes & Bodyscapes Bundle here