Portraits Using Flash Gels
Portraits Using Flash Gels In this article we are going to look at the creative opportunities opened up when we shoot portraits using flash gels. If you have never tried using them before then you might […]
Processing Light Trails Images in Photoshop
Processing Light Trails Images using layers in Photoshop In the video tutorial below, we’re going to look at processing light trails images using Photoshop. We have already seen in an earlier blog post how to
How to compose a photo
How to compose a photo If you want your photographs to be consistently good then you need to think carefully about composition. If you compose a photo deliberately rather than just snapping away you will
Accent Lighting – Hair Light
Accent Lighting – Hair Light Accent lighting enables you to shape your subject more. One of the most common ways an accent light is added is as a hair light. The first of the two
Christmas Portraits using Christmas Lights
Christmas Portraits – create festive images using Christmas lights Christmas Portraits have that festive sparkle about them. All you need is some Christmas lights to get started. You can use outdoor lights, such as those
How to use a Light Meter
How to use a Light Meter Do you know how to use a light meter? Perhaps you’re not even sure why you would need one? If you want to be able to take full control
Clamshell Lighting – Studio Photography Tips
Clamshell Lighting – Studio Photography Lighting Tips Clamshell lighting is a simple way of lighting a studio portrait. For this you need two light sources. It can be done using speedlights or studio flash units.
Studio Lighting – Headshots with 1 Light
Studio Lighting – Creating diverse headshots with 1 light Studio lighting can seem a little daunting to some people when they are starting out. But, flash doesn’t have to be difficult. You don’t even need
Autumn Photography Tips
Autumn Photography – Autumn Landscapes You can’t really enjoy autumn photography unless you get outdoors. So, the first tip is to get exploring. Try paying attention to places you see on the way to work
Garden Photography using a Wideangle Lens
Garden photography includes photographing flowers and insects. It is very common to see these subjects photographed using a macro lens. This enables you to get close and show a lot of detail. A macro lens