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See why doing as much as possible in camera, and lighting and background, make a big difference with composite work. ...
Jul 24, Episode 340 Behind the Scenes, Compositing, Photography, Photoshop, Pre-Production, Production
We're doing the Total Recall poster! This episode covers all the necessary first steps....
Quick and easy way to get fill with only one light...
Jul 09 Guest, Guest Article, Inspiration, Lighting, Photoshop, Post-Production, Pre-Production, Production
This article is about finding method in madness, and coherence in confusion! There are many articles out there in the photography world that ultimately talk about how to gain control: control over your equipment, over your model, over the shoot, over everythi...
See why using a 50% ratio will help add some contrast and style to your images without looking artificially lit.
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May 21, Episode 303 Business, Guest, Guest Article, Photography, Post-Production, Pre-Production, Production, Written Article
A must read for anyone interested in wedding photography!...
May 10, Episode 297 Behind the Scenes, Compositing, Lighting, Photography, Photoshop, Production, Video
Everything from hair and makeup to shooting the models in the studio! Each image is a composite from Mrs. James Ward Thorne's miniature rooms at the Art Institute...
See how we set up our lights for a custom built headpiece portrait, using a beauty dish, gridded reflector, softbox, and v-flat for fill. ...
Today Roxanne and I will show you how to take a good portrait, especially for a profile picture, using a standard lamp from Ikea. The light on your face can make your features look great or awful depending on where you position your light source. The distance ...
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...
Ensure you're getting the best exposure using fill light since lighter skin tones reflect light and darker absorbs it....
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....
Shooting your own backgrounds for composites gives you more control and choices, resulting in a better final image...
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....
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...
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