One of the great pleasures of portrait photography is the ability to transform the mood and look of an image with just a small tweak to your lighting setup. Outdoors, for instance, you might rely ...

This video breaks down a simple lighting setup using just one light to achieve a clean, professional look. The technique ...

Professional lighting for photo studios can cost a pretty penny, but if you’re just starting out, you don’t have to drop that much cash (if you even have it to start with). In this video, photographer ...

Visualizing how a lighting setup will affect a portrait subject can be tricky. Moving a single strobe just a few degrees can create a radically different effect. Patrick David decided to go a step ...

Portrait Lighting Setup 5 – Rim Lighting "This may be a retro lighting setup but it’s one that’s fun to do and it adds what’s called a rim light to your portraits. To create this effect simply put the ...

Not every professional photo needs to be expertly lit with three, four, five, or more lights. In fact, you can get amazing, high-quality results with just one light. The key, as with many things in ...

When it comes to product photography, one of the most effective ways to display an item is on a white background. It’s free of distractions, puts the focus on the item being shown off, and makes for a ...

Lighting can make or break a portrait, whether you’re working outdoors with golden hour sun or in a studio with controlled setups. From understanding natural light’s nuances to mastering artificial ...

Light is crucial when it comes to portrait photography. Shooting during golden hour sunset or having access to a large window are both great tools for harnessing the power of the sun when shooting ...