Last time we shared some tips from JT of Run N Gun, he showed us how to get pro-looking dramatic portraits using just one light source. In another recent video, he shares a bunch of quick and easy photography lighting hacks for shooting portraits, using some everyday items you can find in your home or office, or grocery stores and craft supply shops!
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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 »
2019-09-16 23:13
Once in a while, you'll come across shooting situations that give you inaccurate colors, blown-out highlights, and unbalanced exposures. You can correct these in post-process later, but it always pays to get the best results possible in-camera. thephoblographer.com »
2019-08-23 07:00
Getting the lighting right is key when it comes to shooting professional-looking portraits. While it doesn't always have to involve complex setups, it can be daunting to figure out where to start if you're still new to portrait lighting techniques. thephoblographer.com »
2019-07-25 10:00
Adding external lighting into your portrait photography workflow will really help you make images that will stand out from the crowd. While natural lighting is great, adding flashes and monolights into the mix can really make your images incredibly dynamic. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-14 02:00
We've said it time and time again -- working with light is one of the first things you have to learn as a photographer, especially when it comes to shooting portraits. Since we can't stress it enough, we bring yet another video tutorial with some helpful suggestions for cheap lighting options that you can practice with. thephoblographer.com »
2019-02-05 23:00
Looking to do product photography on a budget? The lighting setup found in the 6-minute video above by DSLR Video Shooter will cost you only $50 and involves just one light source: a 24″ x 24″ soft box. petapixel.com »
2017-07-08 16:29
When you look at the street photographs of Omri Shomer, you start to see work that's typical of many photographers though in a different way involving the use of specific lighting, color and urban geometry. thephoblographer.com »
2017-03-29 07:02
When I first started photography, I struggled a lot with lighting. In the beginning, we’re often told to shoot our subjects in open shade, but if you don’t know how to do this properly the results can be disastrous: faces with dark shadows, eyes with no depth, overexposed backgrounds, etc. To be able to create […] petapixel.com »
2017-03-07 20:10
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to night photography is incorporating good foreground elements, but learning a few simple tricks will instantly elevate your game. Milky Way, north window at Arches National Park, Utah. petapixel.com »
2016-10-13 21:32
While we’re certainly living in unsettling times and are forced to cancel events and observe quarantine measures and social distancing due to COVID-19, there are still many things we can do to stay creative and productive.
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.
Previously, we shared a rundown of photography tips that J. T. of the Run N Gun YouTube channel wished he knew before diving into craft. We also encouraged those who are far along into their photography career or hobby to do a little retrospect and think about their own take on the subject.
Being a photographer comes with its own set of challenges and misconceptions, especially when it comes to the topics of gear, making money, and creativity. As you go further into the craft, you'll get your own perspectives and realizations about these things, and perhaps you'll even make your own list of 10 things you wish you knew before diving into photography -- just like J.