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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.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Continuous Lights For Still & Video

As you explore the possibilities of shooting video with DSLRs to augment your still work, a different kind of lighting solution might be in order

Continuous Lights For Still & VideoWe’ve been doing a lot on video since the first DSLRs that could shoot HD video exploded onto the scene.  Read More...

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Mobile Lighting Solutions

Build the location lighting setup that suits your style

Mobile Lighting SolutionsThe era when every pro would have their own studio space has ended.  Read More...

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

The Balancing Act Of Flash On Location

Building and mastering the art of mobile lighting will give you the tools to shoot anywhere

The Balancing Act  Of Flash On LocationAs 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...

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Ring Around The Lens

Ring 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

Ring Around The LensThe ring-light look is pretty hot right now.  Read More...

Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Hi-Tech Studio: An Option For Continuous Lighting

Cinematic equipment maker ARRI has several options, including new hybrid kits

Hi-Tech Studio: An Option For Continuous LightingWith DSLRs and video taking the photography and film worlds by storm, more and more photographers are looking to break into motion work.  Read More...

Monday, August 10, 2009

Misinformation: Lighting Tech

In 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

Misinformation: Lighting TechIn an economic slowdown, photographers look to cut costs as much as possible.   Read More...

Monday, August 10, 2009

Have Light Will Travel

Joe 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.

Have Light Will TravelIn 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...

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Hi-Tech Studio: Triggering The Light

Wireless flash systems give more freedom when it comes to creative lighting

Hi-Tech Studio: Triggering The LightThere 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...

Monday, October 8, 2007

DPP Solutions: HMI

In the realm of continuous lighting, these lamps are king, and for good reason

DPP Solutions: HMI

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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