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The secret of a sharper landscape photo is something that very few of us think about. And honestly, we can't be blamed. I mean, how many people really shoot a landscape with a flash or artificial light? No one does. thephoblographer.com »
Natural light is both a blessing and a curse for portrait photography. If the light is good, it's easy to get beautiful and interesting results out of it. Otherwise, you practically can't work with it and will have no choice but to use flash. thephoblographer.com »
Over the last year or so we have seen some smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi and Oppo, experimenting with under-display front cameras. The technology could allow for the design of displays without a 'notch' or front camera 'punch hole' but also means that incoming light has to first travel through the display before it hits the camera lens. dpreview.com »
Admit it: if you're reading this then you probably don't know a whole lot about lighting. That's okay. We can supplement the fact that you suck at lighting with a strobe's constant light, right? This light is called the modeling light and it's designed to give a preview of what your flash's output will look like. thephoblographer.com »
Today we're giving you a post with less text. The reason for this is simply to just demonstrate how a light modifier can affect a scene. Plus we're talking about what they can do. So let's get right into it. thephoblographer.com »
In this 8.5-minute video, we’ll explain the 5 primary key light patterns and the ‘why’ or purpose behind each of them. It’s all about “key” or main light positions and namely, understanding the why or purpose behind each one of these 5 primary lighting patterns. Keep in mind that we can find each of these […] petapixel.com »
Natural light photography is all about using what’s available. Here are our top tips for taking advantage of it and creating lifestyle photos that sell. The post Mastering indoor natural light and creating beautiful lifestyle images appeared first on 500px. iso.500px.com »
Last year, photographer and filmmaker Asif Islam of Asif Photography set out to capture an 8K timelapse that would show the impact of Light Pollution. So he travelled from one of the most light polluted places in the world all the way to one of the least, capturing every level of light pollution along the […] petapixel.com »
Do you love both photography and houseplants? If so, did you know that you can easily use your camera to measure the intensity of the light falling on your plants? In the United States, optimal light intensity for houseplants is often discussed in foot-candles (and for those of you more familiar with lux, 1 foot-candle […] petapixel.com »
The Profoto A1X, a model the company says is the smallest studio light d on the market, can now be used with Fujifilm cameras. The new support covers the Profoto A1X AirTTL-F model, as well as the Off-Camera Kit featuring a button-free trigger and the Profoto Connect. dpreview.com »
When done right, shooting in natural light can yield some gorgeous results, especially for portraits. But the main challenge with it is it's constant light, so you have to make adjustments and adapt your shooting style and settings to account for that. thephoblographer.com »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Streets are filled with joyful songs and gorgeous light displays. Some Christmas trees and illuminations are so large that photographing them can be tricky. petapixel.com »
Basic as it is, shooting in natural light (or available light) remains popular among photographers then and now because of its simplicity, convenience, and beautiful results. In fact, many photographers prefer to work solely with natural light over using lighting equipment -- and there's nothing wrong with that. thephoblographer.com »
One of the coolest things you can do in low lighting conditions or complete darkness is do light paintings to achieve fun and colorful effects. Whether you want to try something new or embellish a portrait with these effects, light painting will allow you to get experimental and creative with light and colors. thephoblographer.com »
Ever since Google debuted Night Sight, people have marveled at how capable the computational photo technology has proven to be. But how does it compare to good old fashion sensor size? Andrew Branch of the YouTube channel Denae & Andrew decided to find out. petapixel.com »
Kenko Tokina’s filter and accessory brand Hoya has released a new filter for night sky photographers. It’s called the “Starscape Light Pollution Cut Filter,” and it’s meant to reduce the yellow and greenish color cast caused by city lights when you’re trying to capture the stars. petapixel.com »
Japanese filter and accessory manufacturer Hoya has introduced its new light pollution cut filter, Starscape. The filter is designed specifically for nighttime photography, enabling photographers to capture star-filled night skies in areas where light pollution could limit visibility. dpreview.com »
It’s Halloween, and I couldn’t be happier. As a light-painter, this might be one of my favorite times of year. Does every photographer have a ton of creative ideas around this holiday or is it just me? The best thing about light-painting is that people don’t need extra costumes or accessories when shooting. All […] petapixel.com »
Chimacabres come out at night. They are around during the day too of course, but the night is when they really thrive. In the dark, it’s harder to tell if you’re face to face with a fellow person or if it’s a chimacabre in front of you, and they don’t even have faces. No, they […] petapixel.com »
One of the most typical challenges you'll encounter when it comes to photographing people is shooting in low light. Whether it's shooting indoors in a dimly-lit location or wanting to take snapshots with and of your friends out in the streets at night, it can be frustrating to get unflattering results -- even with flash. thephoblographer.com »
The Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox system is finally complete. 25 years after the popular light shaping system debuted, Elinchrom has finally debuted “Rotagrids” for all 12 modifier shapes, allowing Rotalux users to better control their light spread. petapixel.com »
Lisa Holloway is an internationally-published, award-winning fine art portrait photographer from rural Northwestern Arizona. A Canon girl since Day One, Lisa is self-taught and works exclusively with natural light. iso.500px.com »
Many smartphones today take great images in broad daylight. That's no surprise – when there's a lot of light, it doesn't matter so much that the small smartphone sensor doesn't collect as many photons as a larger sensor: there's an abundance of photons to begin with. dpreview.com »
Have you ever wondered how film cameras expose the date and time the image was captured directly onto the negative? While this little detail might seem like a straightforward process at a cursory glance, the actual implementation is far more interesting than you likely expect. dpreview.com »
In this video, I’ll show you a simple Photoshop compositing technique to remove light stands from your images in less than two minutes. Then, we’ll do a complete rundown of how the image was shot, lit, and processed. petapixel.com »
The original Lumecube, an ultra-portable lighting solution aimed at mobile photographers, vloggers, and action cam users, was introduced back in 2014. Since then the company has launched several follow-up products, including the ultra-small and light Lumecube Air and the Lumecube Strobe for drone users. dpreview.com »
Lisa Holloway is an internationally-published, award-winning fine art portrait photographer from rural Northwestern Arizona. A Canon girl since Day One, Lisa is self-taught and works exclusively with natural light. iso.500px.com »
Profoto has unveiled a small studio light that was designed specifically for smartphone use. The Profoto C1 and C1 Plus are small enough to fit in a pocket, retaining the same portability of smartphones while offering more advanced lighting capabilities than what is offered by the average phone flash. dpreview.com »
Filmmaking gear company Aputure revealed a prototype version of its upcoming LS 600d LED light at IBC 2019 over the weekend, introducing consumers to a model with an exceptionally bright output at 600W. dpreview.com »
Well, file this piece of news under something you don't see every day. Sekonic have just announced that they have been hard at work bringing improvements to a light meter in their line up. The Sekonic Spectromaster C-800-U light meter will have some new features added to it, which will make it even more useful to those that own it. thephoblographer.com »
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Spiffy Gear has launched a new wearable LED light called Lumee that features a ‘slap bracelet’ design with magnets for attaching it to metal surfaces. The light is splash-proof, rechargeable, and offered in two varieties: an RGB model and a CRI 95, 2700-6500K bi-color model. dpreview.com »
Achieving the right lighting setup for the look you're going for is essential to studio portrait work. At the heart of this are light modifiers. As the term suggests, they are used to shape, direct, increase, or soften the output of your light sources so you get the mood that you want for your shots. thephoblographer.com »
Earlier today at IFA 2019, Eye Caramba revealed a new line of official Kodak-branded smartphone accessories, including several clip-on lenses and a miniature ring light that attaches to your smartphone for better portrait photography. petapixel.com »
Working with light to create mood is a significant component of beautiful boudoir photography. Some photographers prefer to do this by shooting in locations with gorgeous natural light. Others prefer working this way to make the most of available light and minimize their shooting setup. thephoblographer.com »
Lume Cube has introduced Lume Cube Panel, a new battery-powered bi-color LED light that's about the size of a smartphone. The pocket-sized device offers 3200K to 5600K light adjustable in increments of 5%, as well as a small built-in LCD control screen that shows battery level, color temperature, brightness, and run time. dpreview.com »
For the last few years, continuous LED lighting has been steadily gaining popularity amongst photographers, particularly amongst those aiming to take their images to the next level by utilizing lighting, but for one reason or another have yet to master professional strobes. thephoblographer.com »
If you've been into lighting for many years, then you know what a Gobo is. For the rest of us though, a Gobo is basically anything that go between a light and the subject. A softbox can be a Gobo, but the vernacular refers to it being more homemade and put together. thephoblographer.com »
I have a client who builds amazing luxury apartment complexes all over California, and I’m their pool guy. I know it sounds funny, but they call me whenever they need exterior images and pool images (they call another photog to do the interiors of the model apartments). This is one of the delivered photos of […] petapixel.com »
We are told all the time not to shoot against the light, or else we'd get nothing but silhouettes. But, with some adjustments, you can get flattering results through the backlighting technique. The key here is to put a light source behind your subject to create a rim light without overpowering it to cause a silhouette. thephoblographer.com »
Matt of YouTube channel DIY Perks has shared a video showing how old televisions and computer monitors can be repurposed to create a natural-looking light source that gives off a similar look to window light. dpreview.com »
Whether you're looking into experimenting with a new lighting technique or simply want to keep your shoot minimal, a single light setup will do the trick. There are many different ways to do this, but Adorama adds one more to the list. thephoblographer.com »
Looking for a cheap colored light for your next portrait shoot? Look no further, because your smartphone will work if you're in a pinch! Not everyone can afford professional studio lights that can take color gels. thephoblographer.com »
Calgary-based portrait photographer and YouTuber Irene Rudnyk recently put together a photo shoot that’s getting some well-deserved attention. Using just the shed in her backyard and the natural light pouring in, she was able to capture some gorgeous fashion portraits that imitate a popular in-studio lighting setup. Rudnyk says she’s been wanting to put the […] petapixel.com »
We've been following a lot of outstanding aerial photography lately for the abstract imagery they offer to intrepid photographers. It's always exciting to see them uncover nature's breath-taking art that stays hidden to most of us. thephoblographer.com »
When it comes to portraits, soft and diffused light is often the go-to setting to create the most flattering results. However, hard light can also open up your portrait photography to a lot of creative techniques, such as cinematic effects. thephoblographer.com »
Elinchrom has launched its new ELM8, a continuous LED light that it claims is the ‘most portable, powerful and progressive modular system’ of its kind. The ELM8 was made in partnership with LED light manufacturer Light & Motion and is fully integrated with Elinchrom's existing lighting system. dpreview.com »
Elinchrom has partnered up with Light & Motion to announce the new Elinchrom ELM8: a battery-powered continuous LED light for photo and video shooters that they’re calling “the most versatile continuous LED light on the market. petapixel.com »
Ricoh Japan has published a page on its website (translated) detailing the Pentax KP IR, an infrared version of its KP camera DSLR released back in 2017. Like its more standard KP predecessor, the Pentax KP IR features a 24. dpreview.com »
Lisa Holloway is an internationally-published, award-winning fine art portrait photographer from rural Northwestern Arizona. A Canon girl since Day One, Lisa is self-taught and works exclusively with natural light. iso.500px.com »
