Photography During the Lockdown
Jason D. Little and I got together to talk about what life is like under the current restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read the rest
Impact Aluminum Mid-Range Boom Arm Review
Boom arms come in a variety of lengths and styles. I’ve used large ones in the studio to support overhead strobes and softboxes for hair lighting scenarios.… Read the rest
Getting Better at Architectural Photography
“I’m a portrait photographer. I’m just not very good at other types of photography.” That’s what I used to say about myself. … Read the rest
How to Create Soft Light for Portraits
Here’s a rundown of several ways to achieve soft light for portrait photography. I also tackle the questions, “What IS soft light?… Read the rest
My New Favorite Flash & Softbox Combo?
Here’s my quick review on the Godox AD400 Pro flash and the Glow EZ Lock Softbox I’ve been using with it.… Read the rest
10 Golden Rules of Photography (According to Lomography)
Just thought I’d share my thoughts and opinions on this. Lomography has a foundational set of “rules” or creative guidelines that I’d only recently heard of. … Read the rest
Why You Might Need a Photography Studio
The photography studio has been the traditional workplace for the professional photographer since the earliest days of commercial portraiture. Back in those days, cameras were large and heavy and the “photo lab” was on-site.… Read the rest
Learn Portrait Lighting with This Mannequin
Learning about portrait lighting, especially flash portraiture, can be challenging. Enlisting the aid of your friends or someone in your family is always a good idea. … Read the rest
Better Poses and Expressions
There was a time when people didn’t smile for portraits. You’ve seen those old 19th Century photos where stiff poses and blank stares was the norm.… Read the rest
Strip Light Softbox Setup Tutorial
Strip light softboxes can be used as rim lights, hair lights, hard side lights, and background lighting. But many photographers are using these long, narrow lights as key lights, too.… Read the rest