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by Dawn Wayand · Posted
Generally, photographers are taught to shoot in the early morning hours, or around the “Golden Hour” (sunset/twilight hour) for the best light, because the light of midday afternoon is too harsh or too bright for making well-balanced exposures. However, if we were limited to just those nominal number of hours per day to capture a photo, we would miss many opportunities for great photos and decisive moments.
by tom kirkman · Posted
After posing for a few gigabytes of formals in a hall, you can sense the wedding party’s palpable relief when, weather permitting, it’s time to take it outside. If you’re lucky enough to have nicely landscaped grounds, it’s a great opportunity to stop fighting with the tungsten light sources inside and take advantage of that flash-friendly sunlight.
Whether you’re just starting out as a wedding photographer or a friend asked you to shoot his or her wedding or you’re a seasoned professional, you’ll need some kind of help to maximize your
by Dawn Wayand · Posted
Flash lighting sources fire for a fraction of a second, just enough time to freeze, illuminate, and capture a subject. There are three main types of flash lighting sources: speedlights, monolights, and power pack lights. Which type you choose for your home studio will depend on how portable you need your lights to be, as well as your budget.
Four-monolight setup
Model: Mao Hanada
Benefits of Flash Photography
Flash photography offers several benefits. Flash can be used creatively to freeze motion because of its fraction-of-a
by Dawn Wayand · Posted
Many photographers like to work with available light or “daylight.” Daylight, at the right time of day and under the right conditions, can make for beautiful lighting. However, it can be controlled only to a point. Photographers often want complete control over shaping the light. This leads to shooting in a studio environment with a studio lighting kit.
Using a 2-monolight setup.
Model: Baron Jackson
by Dawn Wayand · Posted
As photographers, we tend to monitor weather conditions before deciding whether to shoot outdoors on any given day. After investing thousands of dollars in a camera and lenses, we are determined to protect our gear at all costs. But if you truly think that rain or snow is an obstacle to getting outdoors and building that portfolio, you’d better think again!
Lone man walking in Times Square during a snow
