REALLY GREAT WORK from our second assignment (2) free Tabletop Workshop for those who are not able to get out and do things. And for those of you who are, but just want to up your skills.
Here are the top ten images this week:
Fill Flash on the Beach with Action
A few weeks ago we looked at doing some fill flash at dusk. We covered some good techniques for blending the light so that it is subtle and looks more controlled than a big bright flash feeling. In this tutorial we are looking at working with a very bright sun. It is...
Fill Flash: Two Examples
Fill flash is a wonderful tool for opening up shadows and creating some light where the situations call for it. In using fill flash we many times refer to 'Ratios.' The ratio refers to the amount of light that we add to the ambient. If you think of them as f-stops it...
Simple Setups For Dramatic Lighting
Making dramatic headshots isn't hard if you know some simple tricks & have a light... or 2. This video tutorial starts with a simple one umbrella and fill card headshot. I consider it a classic glamour look with flat light and dramatic fall off on the sides. We...
January 11, Raymond Prax Shoot
A tunnel, a model, 4 lights and a creative photographer... That's a great combination. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnkD1Co3CtI] Ray and Megan often shoot together. Megan is a wonderful photographer as well. They conspired to creates something fun in a...
Shooting At Sunset on the Beach with Two Strobes
The sun was very low on the horizon when Briana put on the black swimsuit. I had been eyeing this tower for a while as we shot on the beach. At this point I knew it would be dark enough to be interesting. The shot is a normal exposure for the sky and background....
Umbrella Basics
Basic Umbrellas Part One Umbrellas are a staple of the lighting arsenal. You can certainly see them in use more and more as they regain some respect after the decades of SoftBox as king. I love umbrellas and have quite an assortment of them. Umbrellas come in...