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In the two-plus decades I’ve been a photographer, finding the right light modifiers for the varied work that I did was a challenge. In the small community I lived in, my subject matter ranged from commercial photography to weddings and portraits. petapixel.com »
Picking the right light modifier is often crucial to the success of the image. With hundreds of different modifiers to choose from, there is really nothing you can’t do. However, a wide choice often ends up confusing or possibly scaring photographers. petapixel.com »
Shooting in natural light can be quite difficult. In fact, many photographers gravitate towards studio photography to avoid natural light completely. However, natural light can be manipulated in a way that will produce great work. petapixel.com »
With the huge range of lighting modifiers available–umbrellas, beauty dishes, soft boxes, octaboxes, and on and on and on—it can be hard for a first time buyer to understand the differences and decide how to best spend their money. petapixel.com »
A little while ago I was teaching one of my lighting workshops and one of the attendees was looking to implement some of the set-ups I was sharing into his workflow. Seems simple enough right? Well, it turns out this photographer was a Formula 1 trackside shooter that needed to get portraits of drivers and […] petapixel.com »
Godox has revealed its new S-R1 Round Head Accessories Adapter, a speedlight attachment that lets you mount the company’s round magnetic modifiers on traditionally shaped flashes. The Godox S-R1 Round Head Accessories Adapter The company’s AK-R1 kit features a number of modifiers and accessories, including a dome diffuser, a diffuser plate, a four-wing reflector, a […] petapixel.com »
Here’s a 5-minute video by photographer Bill Lawson that shares 7 different DIY gobos (go-betweens) that you can use to introduce creative shadows to your portrait photos. Most of the items are available cheaply from a dollar store, and other similar things could work well too. In fact, many things found in a kitchen have the […] petapixel.com »
Do you enjoy making your own lighting gear instead of spending hefty fees for commercial products? Here’s a 10-minute tutorial by photography instructor Joe Edelman on how to build and use your own strip light modifier for under $25. petapixel.com »
German photographer Michael Quack has created a helpful resource for photographers getting started with portrait lighting equipment. It’s a look at 111 lights and modifiers and the different looks you get using them. petapixel.com »
