Photography Lighting
The right lighting can drastically improve the quality of your digital photography. From studio photography lighting tips to equipment advice, we cover it all here.
Continuous Lights For Still & VideoAs you explore the possibilities of shooting video with DSLRs to augment your still work, a different kind of lighting solution might be in order We’ve been doing a lot on video since the first DSLRs that could shoot HD video exploded onto the scene. Read More... |
Mobile Lighting SolutionsBuild the location lighting setup that suits your style The era when every pro would have their own studio space has ended. Read More... |
The Balancing Act Of Flash On LocationBuilding and mastering the art of mobile lighting will give you the tools to shoot anywhere As professional photographers let go of their expensive studio spaces and make the world their studio, it’s time to examine the needs of a photographer on the go. Read More... |
Ring Around The LensRing lights have become increasingly popular with a number of fashion and beauty photographers due to the unique catchlight they make and the often stark and direct look they give to the illumination in the image The ring-light look is pretty hot right now. Read More... |
Hi-Tech Studio: An Option For Continuous LightingCinematic equipment maker ARRI has several options, including new hybrid kits With DSLRs and video taking the photography and film worlds by storm, more and more photographers are looking to break into motion work. Read More... |
Have Light Will TravelJoe McNally is one of the greatest at location lighting. Known for traveling with a minimal kit, he pulls off shots that are masterpieces of technique and artistry. In his new book, The Hot Shoe Diaries: Big Light from Small Flashes (New Riders Press, 2009), Joe McNally gives a series of examples and then describes how he got the shot. Read More... |
Misinformation: Lighting TechIn a time when fewer pros have their own studio space, a compact lighting system can give you the options and versatility to get the job done anywhere In an economic slowdown, photographers look to cut costs as much as possible. Read More... |
Hi-Tech Studio: Triggering The LightWireless flash systems give more freedom when it comes to creative lighting There are two main categories of wireless flash control: standard optical slave triggering and the more modern and more versatile radio transmitter/receiver triggering. Both provide us with a variety of control over flash setups, whether it’s firing multiple compact flash units or the more powerful strobes and power packs. Read More... |
DPP Solutions: HMIIn the realm of continuous lighting, these lamps are king, and for good reason Even though strobes are favored by many pros, there's definitely a core group who prefers continuous lights and, in particular, HMIs. They have a phenomenal watt-to-luminance ratio, produce comparatively little heat, are flicker-free, and emit a quality of light that's something to behold. |
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