The flash modifier can be intimidating to some photographers. First, there's the idea of having to work with a flash. Then there's the idea of shaping the light. Crazy, right? But in all honesty, it's not.
I got excited when I heard about the update to the Rogue Flashbenders. For years, I used to rely on these for event shooting. They were incredibly useful and when they were introduced, they were arguably a game-changer.
You're probably wondering why anyone would want to create hard light with a softbox. Isn't the point of a softbox to create gorgeous, flattering light with soft shadows? Well the answer is yes to that, but as we all know, many items have multiple uses, and it turns out that a softbox can be a great tool for creating hard shadows.
Whether you're just getting into shooting portraits in the studio or already a seasoned portrait master, light modifiers like the softbox remains crucial tool for your work. It can be challenging to choose from all the available options out there.
The art of portrait lighting is the art of bringing out the essence of an individual—identifying the person’s personality and facial features, and coming up with a lighting scheme that will synchronize with them.
Low Key lighting in portrait photography can do one really big thing for your subject: make them pop out from the background a whole lot more. I mean, isn't that the whole point of portraiture? To make someone stand out and make them the primary subject? When combined with very specific lighting, your subject can really come across front and center so to speak.
Shooting portraits at night has started to become a really big trend again as it was maybe around seven years ago; and photographer Jordan Matter collaborated with Shutterbug to create a video on just how to go about doing that using nothing more than window light.
Softboxes are among the most popular light shaping tools. Few photographers have never shot with softboxes, and more often than not a softbox is a go-to modifier for beginners. In this article, I will break down the anatomy of a softbox, from physics to possible applications for it. Read on to become a master of using […]
Need something fun to build this weekend? This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to turn an old bicycle wheel and some fabric into a simple DIY softbox that you can use for photography or, just as a cool studio accent light.
Softboxes are a staple light modifier for many photographers, both in the studio and on location. The Phottix Solas Series of softboxes are developed with new materials that are both lightweight and durable.