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RAW files give you much more control over color and exposure. See how to edit and save your images edited as a RAW file before you bring it into photoshop...
This image was shot for a campaign to raise awareness for STDs and encourage people to get tested. A friendly reminder that some trash can't be taken out but remains with you...
How to make your own light stand quickly and easily for cheap using an Avenger L bracket and a 2x4...
Ensure you're getting the best exposure using fill light since lighter skin tones reflect light and darker absorbs it....
Mar 05, Episode 248 Camera, Photography
Today we go over The Best and Worst Focal Lengths for Portraits. Focal Lengths From 16-200mm Why Focal Length is Important Getting a good portrait is not all about gear, but it is important to know what a difference using the right focal length can make. In g...
This chart shows how much detail you are getting in the light and dark areas, see how to read it accurately to make sure you're getting the right exposure....
The Sirens Morel stay young by collecting souls of the youth. They come in the night and steal you away. The only thing they are afraid of are kids who eat their veggies. Hear that kids, eat those veggies....
Feb 28, Episode 246 Lighting, Photography
Light meters can provide an accurate reading on how much light your strobes are putting out, which will help you to better expose your images. There are a few things that you should keep in mind when using them, and we cover all the important stuff in this epi...
Sketching out your image and setup will help you know exactly what needs to go where especially on a more complex shoot. ...
Watching this music video by Gotye, I couldn't help but think how the progression they make parallels the progression artists make when coming up with an idea for a photo shoot....
Shooting your own backgrounds for composites gives you more control and choices, resulting in a better final image...
Create a room or background for your images inexpensively to up the production value of your photos, dream up whatever crazy ideas you want!...
Tips for how to set your camera when using flash. Get the best end results and prevent those black lines across your image...
Its very easy to mess up an image by using a gel too directly and by using too many colors. This episode covers how to use them in a subtle way to change the overall mood of your photos and which lighting works best....
In today's episode I explain how to make a snoot and the best materials to make lighting modifiers with. Using things available at any hardware store can save you from buying expensive equipment and help you get different creative effects....
The fill is simply used to add detail back into your shadows, using a 3:1 ratio will get you the correct exposure without it being too dark or too light....
Feb 09, Episode 235 Lighting, Photography
Beauty dishes have a "Sweet Spot" where they work the best. The reason this modifier exists is to create a hard light source with semi-soft edges, and no hot spot in the middle of the light. Perfect for portraits. ...
In this episode I'll show you how one light can change the result of your image through the distance and height from your subject. We show you where the light was with each photo and explain why some angles are better than others....
The bigger the softbox the softer your shadows. Different types can produce different effects, and it's not only the size that can change the final image but also the shape and distance from the camera. Timeline...
Using Lighting for photography
Umbrellas can add a lot of depth to your light sources, and they are the least expensive light modifier....
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