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Reza Malayeri shares his tips for using off-camera flash outdoors so you can bring your creative vision to life.
0:00 - In This Video
0:17 - Benefits of Off Camera Flash
0:35 - What is the Story?
0:54 - Location Scouting
1:14 - Choosing Gear
1:41 - Planning Ahead
2:11 - Having Fun
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Even when there's harsh sunlight, the location is "ugly," and you don’t have an off-camera flash, high-end portraits are possible! In Part 3 of our Outdoor Portrait Photography Series, Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis shows you how to find good natural lighting and how to pose your models. Join him for an outdoor photoshoot in downtown Las Vegas.
0:00 - 5 Steps for a Great Photograph
0:34 - Setup 1
3:41 - Setup 2
10:01 - Setup 3
13:59 - Recap and What's Next?
Are you a pro at using natural light in your shots? Share your tips in the Comments
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Grab your camera and get out there with this new outdoor portrait photography series! Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis takes us around Las Vegas to demonstrate the ins and outs of outdoor portrait photography. From the gear you’ll need to utilizing natural light, modifiers, strobes, and more, you'll walk away with a new skill set at your disposal.
Check out the other parts of this series:
Part 2: Research Tips and
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Do you want to acquire some new lighting techniques? Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale shares five tips for using speedlights. You’ll learn how to bounce light, how to choose your shutter speed, and placement of lights, among other suggestions.
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Tip 1
0:28 - Tip 2
0:43 - Tip 3
1:04 - Tip 4
1:23 - Tip 5
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Photographers instinctively seek light. In this video, Joe McNally shares stories from his career and the incredible effort he puts into lighting an image.
0:00 - Introduction
5:39 - McNally's History with Light
9:43 - Light that Looks Natural
13:15 - No Place for Fancy Light
13:58 - Nervous Light
14:27 - The Valley of the Gels
18:58 - Hard Light
22:34 - Soft Light
25:21 - Lots of Light
28:32 - Same Subject, Different Light
30:47 - Fashion Light
40:56 - Light in Difficult Places
42:09 - Quick Light
43:45 - Light Shapes Character
48:17 - Day
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Join Jabari Holder in the studio as he breaks down a three-point lighting setup in less than five minutes. He explains why a basic lighting technique is perfect for interviews, talking-head shots, YouTube videos, portrait photography, and more. What is your go-to lighting setup?
0:00 - Introduction
0:21 - Initial Tips
0:55 - Key Light
2:12 - Fill Light
2:41 - Hair Light
2:58 - Additional Tips
3:12 - The Possibilities
3:49 - Final Thoughts
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On bright, sunny days, taking flattering portraits can be difficult! Keydrin Franklin shows you how to use a speedlight and other accessories to improve your results. Have you used any of these techniques before?
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Variable ND Filter
1:17 - Diffusing with a Scrim
2:52 - Speedlight with Softbox
3:36 - How Choose a Softbox (and Where to Place it)
4:27 - How to Choose the Right Exposure
6:10 - Final Thoughts
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Profoto has created a world where studio-quality lighting can be used virtually anywhere with the new, ultra-compact A2 Flash Head. Capable of producing 100Ws of power while taking up about as much space as a can of soda, the A2 can be easily handheld, mounted on a stand, or rigged in creative ways impossible with larger, heavier lights. Add compatibility with Profoto’s
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Professional photographer Sandra Coan takes you behind the scenes with this instructional video on using strobe lighting to photograph newborn babies. Learn how to recreate natural lighting, how to diffuse light, where to place your strobes, how to pose babies, and more.
Have you done any photographing of newborns using strobes? Did the bright flashes of light startle them and make them cry? Tell us about your adventures photographing babies, in the Comments section, below.
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Camera lenses, strobes, and light modifiers are all a part of taking dynamic sports portraits. In this B&H Online Video, photographer Matt Hernandez shares 5 tips for creating great sports portraiture.
Are you a sports photographer? How will you apply Hernandez’s portrait tips? Leave a comment below.
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Making a name for itself with powerful, compact, and durable LED lights for video and action sports applications, Light & Motion is taking things up a notch with the Reflex and Reflex S—a new breed of LED fixture that supports ultra-fast flash as well as a highly capable continuous light. It also maintains a lot of
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Peter Hurley divulges his technique for lighting headshots, discussing everything from which types of light to use to his signature lighting setup.
What are your takeaways from this tutorial? Share them with us in the Comments section, below, along with your own secrets for lighting headshots.
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Nanlite has announced the PavoTube II 15x and 30x RGBWW LED Pixel Tubes, updating the popular fixtures to include pixel-based special effects, DMX compatibility, boosted output, better diffusion, a stronger housing, and revamped app control. An on-location favorite, these portable lights can provide a splash of color, match ambient light, or be
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Join Peter Hurley in his photo studio as he shows you how to light a headshot using speedlights and strobes.
Do you have a preference for speedlights or strobes? Tell us about your own lighting setup in the Comments, below.
Want to learn more from Peter Hurley? Watch the rest of the episodes in this series:
Part 1: Natural & Continuous Lighting for Headshots
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Professional photographer Tony Gale shares his portrait photography tips for lighting a backdrop, from a bright white background to one with bold, saturated colors.
What are your takeaways from this tutorial? Let us know in the Comments section, below.