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by Luke Rollins · Posted
The trick with any home studio is in creating a space that can be used to create images that do not betray the fact that you shot them in your living room, in your pajamas, using your pet dog as an assistant. Luckily, creating a home studio can be done fairly easily without breaking the bank. This article will help get you up and running.
Planning Your Studio
Before making any purchases, it is important to sit down first and answer some basic questions about what you want your studio to accomplish. First, what type of photographs do you plan
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Everyone and their mothers are in on the digicam trend, a fact reflected in the used-market prices found across most platforms. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, B&H Used--everywhere you look, the best-known models are selling for prices that often meet or exceed their debut MSRP.
Take that old favorite of mine, the Canon S95. Extraordinarily capable, exceedingly pocketable, I got it for a song ($130) back in 2023. Three years later, the going rate has more than tripled, with the average price sitting above $400 and pushing $500
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In this final live studio demo, Tony Gale combines part one and two. You'll learn to push your creativity further by combining constant light and flash.
0:00 - Intro
4:15 - Adjusting the model
5:51 - Different mixed lighting
7:16 - Mixing daylight & strobes
23:35 - Using gels
34:44 - Shooting in JEPG vs. RAW
37:42 - Correcting the background
40:56 - Using a bigger light source
48:15 - Combining LED & strobe lights
1:06:55 - Changing to diffuser
1:16:35 - Q&A
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by Luke Rollins · Posted
At first glance, studio photography and the compact camera may seem strange bedfellows. The type of work associated with the studio—still life, product photography, portraiture, macro photography—usually wants cameras with larger sensors and interchangeable lenses, especially in professional applications. Compact, point-and-shoot cameras, for their part, have their natural home in everyday, travel, nightlife, and street applications, where their discretion and size become virtues.
It might seem almost cruel to introduce the compact to the
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Portrait photographer Susan Magnano explores how to take control of light in any environment using portable LED lights. Using Nanlite LEDs, you can transform ordinary scenes into compelling images in real time.
0:00 - Intro
1:15 - Benefits of continuous light
4:23 - Studio constraints
5:14 - Workflow
7:15 - Exposure
8:35 - Science of additive color
11:02 - Lighting gobos & split lighting
12:14 - Shutter drag
12:44 - Lights & tools being used
13:35 - Lighting setup & settings / Using gobos
32:49 - Creative traditional headshots
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by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Westcott continues to expand its ever-growing lineup of legendary lighting tools with the addition of two new flash units and a portable light modifier. Introducing the Westcott FJ100 On-Camera Speedlight and Studio Strobes and the Octa 15.
The FJ100 Speedlight is an on-camera flash that features a touchscreen display similar to what we saw on the FJ80 II—though the FJ100 arrives in a noticeably smaller form factor. The FJ100 offers 575 full-power flashes per charge, outperforming many of its contemporaries. What further sets this light apart
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Imagine, if you will, a photo shoot. Your subject is a striped, orange cat bouncing off of the walls. You have your camera raised to your brow, finger on the trigger, waiting for the perfect pose. He turns his gaze toward you, but his head is constantly moving. No matter, you quickly fire a few frames, figuring that you finally nailed the shot. You check your shots, only to see a series of blurry portraits.
If this sounds like a situation you’ve been in before, we know the feeling. That’s why, today, we’re taking a look at settings for pet
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn’t want to capture fun and creative portraits of our four-legged friends? We know we love it. In fact, pet photography may just be the most popular form of photography there is. Think of all the smartphone snaps of yawns, big stretches, and funny moments we all take of our cats, dogs, chinchillas, and beyond.
Quick snaps aside, you know what really ups the quality of our pet portraits? Lighting. Just as with any form of portrait, lighting unlocks possibilities that can be impossible without it. But what lighting system should we use?
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Do your outdoor portraits suffer from a well-exposed subject but blown-out background? A strobe light is key in that situation, and Godox's AD800Pro flash is here to help. Join Juan for an outdoor portrait photoshoot to showcase how, with just one light, you can transform your portraits.
0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Outdoor Portrait Samples
0:51 - Flash vs. No Flash
1:42 - Who Is This For?
2:29 - Studio Lighting Outdoors
2:49 - Recycle Time
3:12 - Battery Life/Power
3:55 - Miscellaneous Specs
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by Luke Rollins · Posted
There comes a time in a photographer’s life—usually after some consistent success with an on-camera flash—when they say to themselves, "I’m ready to make my own light on demand." Thus begins a seemingly never-ending journey—first mastering the basics, then trying to put some feeling and expression into their photos.
Assuming you’re versed in
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Godox continues to expand its ever-growing lineup of lighting tools with the new SKIIIV series of professional studio flashes. Featuring an updated design and control interface with precise light output and reliable connectivity, the new series is perfectly suited for small- and medium-sized studio spaces.
Godox SK400IIIV and SK300III V Studio
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
When photographing a wedding, we face a wide array of lighting conditions, ranging from bright sunlight to dimly lit interiors. Photographing in any of these scenarios is a challenging endeavor, with our exposures pushed to their limits and our post-processing routines shaken with heavy edits.
Many photographers opt to shoot with ambient lighting, and clients may prefer this style as well. Natural light has an organic look to it that flash seldom
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Godox is debuting its most powerful monolight strobe unit yet, the AD800Pro All-in-One Outdoor Flash. Offering studio versatility for location professionals, the unit boasts a sun-besting 800Ws output with touchscreen controls, 300 full-power flashes per charge of its removeable battery, and compatibility with Godox’s X wireless system.
by Luke Rollins · Posted
Subject and style may vary, but consistency is a quality shared by all successful photo studios. When working indoors, that begins with lighting. Strobes remain the bread and butter of many still photography studios. Unlike natural light, which can be finicky and unpredictable; on-camera flashes, which are not typically designed for studio use; or continuous lights, which can become costly as output increases; strobes are built to withstand the rigors of studio life while providing flexible and powerful light. But with so many options on the
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If the idea of using strobe lighting feels overwhelming, this demo is the perfect place to start. Photographer Charles Chessler shows you how to build a simple and effective one-light setup making professional lighting accessible to everyone.
0:00 - Charles's journey in photography
6:50 - Lighting & camera gear
8:12 - Knowing lighting for any shoot
9:39 - Strobe setup for any studio
14:58 - Strobe lighting demo
25:53 - Using a reflector
40:00 - Different angles
47:37 - Darkening the background
55:19 - Working with an assistant
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