The nature of light is the most important aspect of photography, and yet it’s frequently one of the most misunderstood topics. Light is essential. It’s like blood. There is no substitute for either one. Communicating with Light Since light is essential, I wanted to create a post that provided a foundation on the subject. Something…
I’ve been working on updating my photography gear reviews and wanted to share them with you. As some of you may have noticed, I’m in the process of changing the focus of this site. That’s why I’ve asked for your input in the comments and surveys. Piece by piece, you’ll see what I’ve been planning…
We all know the best times to shoot in great light, but schedules don’t always work at the extremes of sunrise or sunset. That’s why it pays to know how to create soft light from harsh sunlight. Wrangling Harsh Sunlight I love shooting with flash or strobe, but sometimes it just isn’t practical. It’s a…
It’s a beautiful day. There’s a bank of clouds giving soft light to your subject. Should you use available light or flash? I had a nice day at a local meet-up with other photographers and models on Sunday. It’s interesting to watch photographers work and choose their light sources. You could see umbrellas (which naturally…
Turns out that it’s not very difficult to get big light from a small flash. You just need to have the right stuff to put in front of it.
Many of us have dealt with lighting challenges. I had a bit of a rough one on Sunday and thought I’d share it. Sunday at the Orlando Meet & Greet event at The Acre turned out to be a lot of fun for the VIP session. Once that was over, the skies opened and pelted…