
Flash Portrait Backlighting
Backlighting can be a game-changer in portrait photography, adding depth, dimension, and that extra “wow” factor to your images. In

Your First Off-Camera Flash Setup
How to put your first off-camera flash setup together using minimal, budget-friendly gear. In this video I’ll give you an

5 Things You Should Know About Flash Photography
Flash photography can seem a little overwhelming with all the concepts and techniques there are to learn. But, if you

How To Learn Portrait Lighting Without Getting Stuck in “Tutorial Hell”
As a photographer with a background in web development, I’ve noticed something interesting about learning. In the world of learning

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

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