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how to create catchlights

Creepy Monk: How to Create Dramatic Catchlights with Off-Camera Flash

By Dave Montizambert Sometimes a lighting technique comes from a carefully planned shoot. Sometimes it comes from testing equipment with...

perspective in photography

Understanding Perspective in Photography: How Camera Distance Changes Your Images

By Dave Montizambert Perspective is one of the most important—and often misunderstood—elements of photography. Photographers frequently talk about how different...

food photography techniques

Food Photography Lighting: When to Shoot In-Camera and When to Use Photoshop

By Dave Montizambert When creating a photograph, should everything be done in-camera, or is it sometimes better to solve part...

studio portrait lighting

How to Create Soft Light in Photography: Shadow Edges, Contrast and White-on-White

By Dave Montizambert Creating soft light sounds simple. Put a large softbox close to your subject and you are done....

photography light modifiers

Photography Light Modifiers Explained: Reflectors, Softboxes and Feathering

Understanding how light modifiers work can transform the way you approach studio photography. A reflector, softbox or parabolic modifier is...

how to light glass bottles

How to Light Glass Bottles: Photography Lighting for Shiny Surfaces

By Dave Montizambert Photographing glass bottles, liquids and other shiny surfaces can be one of the most rewarding types of...

controlling natural light for portraits

How to Control Natural Light for Outdoor Portraits

By Dave Montizambert Natural light can appear to be something photographers simply have to accept. Unlike studio lighting, you cannot...

black on black photography lighting

Black on Black Photography: How to Light Dark Objects

Photographing a black object against a black background sounds simple, but it presents a surprisingly difficult lighting challenge. Without careful...

female portrait photography

Photographing Women: How to Create Flattering, Natural Portraits

By Emma Finch Photographing women can be incredibly rewarding, but creating a portrait that makes someone feel genuinely confident isn’t...

photographing dogs with flash

Is Flash Photography Safe for Dogs? What Photographers Need to Know

By Jim Barrett-Smith Using flash when photographing dogs is a subject that divides opinion among pet photographers and dog owners....