Mixing Ambient Light with Flash for Portraits
One of my favorite lighting techniques involves mixing flash with natural light, particularly when the natural light is strong and […]
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Speedlights vs. Strobes: Choosing the Right Flash for Your Portrait Photography
Speedlights (shoe-mount flash units) or Strobes (larger units not meant to be used “on-camera”) for portrait photography? Each has its
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Why Flash is Essential for Better Portraits
I wanted to talk about something I believe is important for portrait photographers to learn: mastering the use of artificial
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Photo Studio or Home Studio?
I often prefer to shoot in my home, or a client’s, or in other real-world environments instead of in a
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Easy Silhouettes
Creating good silhouette figure images is fun and a neat type of image you can add to your portfolio. Silhouettes
Tips for Learning New Photo Skills
Learning any new photography skill can be challenging, but there are strategies you can use to make it easier (and
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Outmoded Flash Sync Methods
In the ever-evolving world of photography, certain lighting gear has gradually faded from use, a couple of examples: the optical
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Shutter Speed and Continuous Light
When using flash, adjust your shutter speed to control the brightness of continuous lights in your exposure. Continuous lights include
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“Fixing it in Post” Shouldn’t be a Given
Back in the 2000s, when I snapped this photo, my on-location portrait setup was pretty minimal (more on that below).
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Boudoir Photography Using Minimal Flash Gear
Creating pro-level boudoir portraiture doesn’t necessarily require high-powered, expensive lighting gear. You can achieve beautiful, professional results with basic flash
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