Portrait Photography. An overview of a classic three-point lighting setup used in portrait photography. Other videos >>
Using a Reflector for Fill Light
January 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Portrait Photography. Using a reflector to create fill lighting and reduce contrast. Other videos >>
Boudoir Editing with Warwick Boudoir
December 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
Guest Post by Sheryl Warwick Here is a short video showing how you can take a simple image and add some zing with liquify and skin smoothing. The whole process doesn’t take long and once you start editing with a tablet you can whip out edits in no time at all. Boudoir clients run the [...]
Simple Headshot: Two Lights and a Backdrop
October 12, 2011 By 7 Comments
In areas with high concentrations of actors, dancers, and other performers, headshots are the bread and butter for many photographers. You can easily create a professional-looking studio portrait like the one shown here with minimal lighting. For this quick example, I placed a Canon 580 EX II on a stand high and to the camera-left [...]
A Boudoir Lighting Setup, on Casters
October 7, 2011 By 9 Comments
This is a guest post by Robin Owen. I’m often asked what I use to light my boudoir shoots. My favorite studio lighting setup is a Photogenic caster-based light stand, a 24”x32” Litedome softbox, usually with a grid in place, and an Alien Bee studio strobe, which I fire with Pocket Wizards. I connect the [...]
About-Photography Podcast #20: Off-Camera Flash For Beginners
September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Phil Steele We talk with Phil Steele about off-camera flash. Phil is a San Diego-based photographer who’s created some great on-line video courses for beginning photographers. Listen to the show by clicking the player button here, or subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes. For some great instruction on getting started with off-camera flash visit: [...]
Jay P. Morgan: Portrait Lighting
July 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
I love how Jay P. Morgan demonstrates the traditional portrait lighting patterns in this video.
Photoshop: Online Video Course
June 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Let’s face it, being proficient in Photoshop is crucial to your success as a photographer. I can’t stress how important this knowledge is. This online video course will get you there quickly to give you a professional understanding of Photoshop concepts, tools, and their application. Even if you know your way around pixel editing, there [...]
Bathed In Light: A High Key Lighting Tutorial
June 15, 2011 By 5 Comments
There are many ways to achieve a high key look and in this tutorial we’re going to cover one of my favorites: the high-key, ethereal look. Getting this look can be a piece of cake if you keep the basic lighting concept in mind and follow just a few simple tips. Even with minimal gear, [...]
