Photo lighting

How to Properly Use Lights in Photography: You can't have an image without light. It is essential to your photography. Without proper lights you could have your photos turn out badly and looking unprofessional. This tutorial will show you how to make different lighting setups.

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I've been reading photographers' discussions on various external strobe accessories. I had these tests done some years back for my textbook, "Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach." From top to bottom, the Indoor/Outdoor comparisons are for: Direct Flash Bouncing the strobe off a ceiling Lumiquest Omnidome Through an umbrella Off an umbrella Through a softbox Outdoors or in a large ballroom or gymnasium, all the accessories work less well at softening shadows. The scattered light rays…

We break down how to use photography lighting gels, including how to measure and balance colour temperature as well as how to use gels for photography effects

Jeffery Luhn demonstrates how to get a fresh look at the world's favorite lighting accessory, the softbox.

Girl holding lantern up to her face in the late evening light. Shot in Latvia.

When starting a new freelance photography business, it is a good idea to do your best in creating a professional studio without spending a lot of money up front. In this article, I will write about 5 tips to help keep costs down where possible.