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Posted 11/07/2023
Nikon Ambassador Jerry Ghionis believes that a reflector is just as effective as a flash. But how do you use a reflector? Should you use the white, gold, or silver side? In Part 4 of our Outdoor Portrait Photography Series, join Ghionis on an outdoor photo shoot as he explains how to use a reflector and natural light for high-end portraiture.
0:00 - Using the Environment to Reflect Natural Light
3:56 - Reflector and Natural Light
10:32 - Diffuser
Do reflectors and diffusers factor into your photography? Tell us how you use them in the
Posted 10/14/2023
Photographing in a studio is not always an option for portrait sessions. In Part 3 of this four-part series, Sony Artisan of Imagery Tony Gale explains how to plan your photo shoot and then create great portraits—in any location.
0:00 - Introduction
4:22 - In this Webinar
5:43 - What is a Location Photoshoot?
6:46 - Planning
8:11 - Location vs. Environmental Portraiture
11:58 - Finding a Location
19:36 - Permits
29:59 - How to Choose Gear
35:11 - Lighting
Do you have any portrait photography tips to share? Please do so in the Comments
Posted 10/13/2023
Looking to add video to your podcast? Gabe Richards shares tips and gear suggestions for a variety of setups and people, such as those not comfortable being on camera, those using smartphones, those looking for a budget-friendly camera, and more.
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Video Alternatives
2:35 - Lighting and Set Design Ideas
4:49 - Smartphone Cameras and Webcams
6:29 - Beginner Cameras
8:11 - Video Capture Cards
9:10 - Editing, Briefly
11:18 - Multi-Camera Setup
12:30 - Final Thoughts
Will you be adding a video component to your podcast?
Posted 07/21/2023
Making something "easy" doesn't mean you have to compromise on creativity! Follow along as director Chystopher Rhodes shares five easy yet creative music video lighting techniques.
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - Motivated Lighting
2:33 - Color Contrast
4:11 - Lighting for Post Effects
5:21 - Rembrandt Lighting
6:12 - Background Lighting
Rhodes will also be speaking at the B&H Bild Expo.
Did you find these tips helpful? Tell us why in the Comments section, below.
Posted 06/21/2023
Looking to take better portraits? Commercial and portrait photographer Oliver Covrett shares five tips to help you level up your portraits.
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Shutter Drag
0:46 - Continuous and Strobe Lights
1:17 - Color Contrast
1:51 - Camera Movement
2:16 - Stacking Techniques
2:50 - Final Thoughts
Do you have any other portrait photography tips to share? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
Posted 05/04/2023
In this video, FUJIFILM X Creator Shotti NYC shows you how to make your portraiture pop by incorporating vibrant and striking color with gels and backdrops.
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Photoshoot
5:29 - Final Thoughts
Ready to experiment with bold, new colors in your photography? Drop us a line in the Comments section, below.
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Posted 04/27/2023
Are you looking for ways to transform your images using ordinary items? We’ve got you covered. In this video, FUJIFILM X Creator Shotti NYC uses objects from around his studio to frame his subject and create a DIY light modifier.
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Setup 1
1:53 - Setup 2
3:58 - Setup 3
5:27 - Setup 4
6:22 - Final Thoughts
What items around your home do you think would make good portrait props? Tell us about them in the Comments section, below.
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Posted 04/20/2023
Join FUJIFILM X Creator Shotti NYC in his studio as he shares his techniques for capturing and accentuating unique facial structures. You'll learn how to create depth with light and shadow, where to position your lights in relation to your subject, and other useful tips.
0:00 - Introduction
0:29 - Photo Shoot
8:10 - Summing It All Up
8:34 - Final Thoughts
Do you have any lighting tips to share? Please do so in the Comments section, below.
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Posted 02/25/2023
Eric Stoner extolls the virtues of various lighting setups using speedlites and color gels. Whether on location or in studio, you can take cool, creative portraits when lighting with speedlites!
0:00 - Introduction
3:51 - Types of Lighting and One-Light Setups
23:52 – Two-Light Portraits and Color Gels
30:42 - Three or More Lights
38:51 - Using Gels Effectively
40:13 - Let's Build a Portrait
54:59 - HSS, Briefly
56:10 - More from Stoner
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Posted 02/21/2023
Join Atola Visuals, aka Kitty Marie, as she explains the many benefits of working with RGB lights in your productions. She discusses the benefits of three different techniques for creating impactful shots using the new Forza 60C RGBLAC LED Spotlight.
0:00 - Introduction
2:23 - Creating Content with the Forza 60C RGBLAC LED
5:57 - Technique 1: Gobo Cutouts
13:03 - Technique 2: Backlighting Fog/Smoke
17:42 - Adjusting Hue and Brightness
Posted 06/03/2020
Profoto has announced a set of updated light-shaping tools for use with its B10, B10 Plus, and B1X off-camera flashes. The new drop includes barndoors, a snoot, three grids, and 12 gels. Most of the new modifiers are compatible with one another, so you can get exactly the effect that you want out of your flash.
470 Views· Posted 03/08/2018
This video is designed to get you started in the world of headshots VERY EFFECTIVELY with minimal equipment. First you’ll learn how to set up your speedlite for on-camera as well as off-camera wireless use. You’ll also learn many styles of lighting that can be achieved with just one simple Speedlite. We’ll cover several different light modifiers, how their characteristics vary and why to use one modifier vs. another.
545 Views· Posted 12/11/2017
Masterful light isn’t necessarily about being complicated…it’s about control. Chris Knight shares some of his favorite ways to shape one light to achieve stunning results from some classic techniques as well as some surprising new ones. Learn to make light work for you to achieve your vision in the simplest ways possible and make your images come to life.
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