Choosing the correct light is essential for a product photographer. In this article, I discuss whether one can use the far far cheaper speedlight or if we must be stuck using only the most expensive strobes.
Asking what makes the best profile picture is a bit like asking which is the best carpentry hammer. Some jobs require a tack hammer, others a framing hammer, still others a joiner mallet. There are different styles of profile pictures and, like the different kinds of hammers, each is best for slightly different use. Making … Read more
Golden hour has just come to an end and the sky is slowly fading from a rich cyan to black, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up your things and leave. Although natural light has its ethereal qualities, nighttime photography forces you to showcase your technical mastery with artificial light sources. Possible locations … Read more
Although it’s the subjects in the photo who bask in the light during sparkler entrances or exits, these pictures truly give photographers a chance to shine.
This article encompasses many of the best SLR Lounge articles and tutorials on Wedding Photography.
Learn how to choose the right reflector and tricks on how to use it on location or in the studio to enhance your photography.
This article puts the SLR Lounge spin on simplifying White Balance and Color Temperatures to help you gain full control over your photography regardless of what kind of scene you may be shooting in.
See how photographers in our Lighting community took on the Leading Lines feature challenge!
For some photographers, flash is only used out of necessity in low light scenarios. These natural light photographers rarely, if ever, use their flashes outdoors. Other photographers love flash and use it often both indoors and outdoors in a variety of lighting scenarios. While there is no “correct” method, having a firm understanding of flash … Read more
Struggling with flash? We’ve come up with 9 insightful tips to help you master flash photography.
It’s graduation season! A graduation photography session is a great way to celebrate and document the big milestone. The genre presents many opportunities to exercise (and flex) your creative muscles. You can experiment with different styles, techniques, and storytelling approaches to come up with a unique set of images, making this one of the most … Read more
When photographers consider their options for lighting a scene, they typically choose between using natural light or flash. While natural light provides a beautiful light source for many scenarios, the simple truth is that flash opens up more opportunities to create incredible photos, no matter the lighting conditions. In fact, it can convincingly simulate a … Read more
