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.
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!
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.