The Armor of Light Is a Documentary that Explores the Intersection of
The co-director is Kathleen Hughes (disclosure: a good friend of mine), and the film is notable for its unusually gorgeous (for a documentary) photography and its thoughtful editing, courtesy of Jeff...
View ArticleLight Painting Part One – the Photography – Digital …
The ONLY thing you're going to do different than what you just did in the lessons above – is paint the subject in sections. That's it! For the firetruck image I actually shot about 30 different...
View ArticleDiscover the Secrets of Natural Light Photography With This 70% Off Deal
As we announced yesterday – today is Day 1 in our 12 Deals of Christmas dPS – and we’re kicking things off with fantastic deals on or popular Natural Light eBooks. You can pick either one up for (65%...
View Article13 Tips for Doing Action Photography in Bad Light
Sometimes I feel cursed. Like any parent I want to take pictures of my kids doing their activities. However, I have a daughter who is a gymnast. For a photographer, that is a toxic combination of very...
View ArticleHow to Build an LED Light and Make an Orb
This article will tell you all about the what, where and when of orbs. Let’s start by defining them. What’s an orb? Well it’s both a cool, and fun, method of light painting that anyone can do....
View ArticleUsing Flash to Light a Wingsuit Jumper
For one of his recent photo shoots, Tristan Shu took advantage of the latter and went out to photograph a wingsuit jumper using a flash! Tristan is a commercial ... When writing to Tristan to learn...
View ArticleHow to Create Dynamic Images with an LED as Your Only Light Source
With a limited budget it’s easy to feel limited by your gear (or lack of gear I should say) but with time, and experimentation, you can discover ways to use the gear you have now, to make compelling...
View ArticleTo Get Better at Lighting, See Light Through the Eyes of a Cinematographer
... is this person trustworthy? The list goes on and on. As a photographer, your lighting is communicating something, why not learn it's language and start identifying it's characteristics? Without...
View ArticleA Journey From Novice to Natural Light Portrait Photographer
I’m here to share my photography journey that started few years ago as a novice, to where I stand today. As am amateur or hobby photographer, you may relate. The journey from novice to advanced...
View ArticleStacking Light Trails for Night Photography Special Effects
In Melbourne there is an intersection that’s iconic for taking light trails phtos. It is the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, in front of Flinders Street Station. Light Trails in front of...
View ArticleReview: Manfrotto 5001B Nano Light Stand
Rating: 10/10 Among the most essential parts of a photographer’s lighting kit, is a sturdy light stand. While there are a wide variety of options that definitely fall into the sturdy category, many of...
View ArticleTalk in Eatontown shines light on women in photography
“The digital age has changed things so rapidly but … there's always something new you can learn.” For Marilyn Baldi, who was a guest at the event, photography is a new addition to her resume. “I was...
View ArticleWeekly Photography Challenge – The Light of Dawn
This set of images of dawn shared earlier are great examples of using the magic light of dawn to take stunning images. By Susanne Nilsson Weekly Photography Challenge – the light of dawn Your challenge...
View Article23 Dazzling Dawn Images with Magic Light
The time of day you shoot at can make a huge difference to the images you capture. Often photographers are shooting at the coveted golden hour – early morning or late evening – when the sun is low and...
View ArticleWatch light appear to bend in these surreal photographs
With a camera remote in one hand and a light-tube in the other, it only takes one second for Canadian photographer Eric Paré to shoot his "light-painting" photographs. Over the past three years, ......
View ArticleUnderstanding Natural Light Part 3: Direction of Light
Light has different qualities, and by understanding those differences and using them in your favour, you can become a better image maker. In two previous articles I covered: Understanding Natural Light...
View Article12 Tips For Indoor Natural Light Photography
Feeling frustrated with indoor photography? Harsh shadows and weird skin tones are common problems. In this article, you’ll learn how to improve your indoor photography. 8 tips for indoor natural light...
View ArticleOn-Camera Flash: Reasons to Move Beyond Natural Light and Practical Steps to …
It's understandable that many natural light photographers are intimidated by using flash, but learning even just the basics can open up new creative possibilities. Focus on the main reasons you want to...
View ArticleHow to do Light Painting Photography Art with Endless Possibilities
Wikipedia defines light painting as “A photographic technique in which exposures are made by moving a hand-held light source while taking a long exposure photograph, either to illuminate a subject or...
View ArticleHow to Do a One Light Portrait Setup and Use it as Your Back-up Plan
When photographing people, every session is different and every subject is different. This leads to a lot of scope when it comes to lighting choices and experimentation. This variety is fantastic, and...
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