Strobe light – Page 3 – Ramble in my Head

Photography

3 Tips for Creating Dramatic Lighting in Your Portraits

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Lighting holds the keys to the overall feel of an image for the most part, particularly with portraiture. In this video, you will see behind-the-scenes of a dramatic, moody portrait shoot with some tips on how to replicate the style yourself.

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Photography

Removing Flash From Portraits in Post: How and Why?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Shooting off-camera flash outdoors can be tricky, as you need to contend with the brightness of the sun. This means that the flash can get pretty close, especially if you want to get a really soft light on your subject. What if it is in the frame?

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Photography

A Common Mistake Photographers Make With Portrait Lighting

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

There is a common misconception about strobe lighting that might be holding back your images, and it’s an easy one to make. Here is a concise and clear explanation of the problem.

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Photography

How to Use a Softbox to Create Beautiful Rim Light Portraits

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

There is a lot of flexibility within portraiture to create a wide array of different looks. One of the primary ways to put your own stamp on a shot is through lighting and this tutorial might be just the trick for your next shoot.

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Photography

How To Capture Incredible Water Droplet Photos

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Water droplets are a lot of fun to capture, but it can be tricky to time the shot and light the scene. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get started and create your own version of this classic shot.

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Photography

Natural Light Versus Flash Photographers: Is There Really Any Difference?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Are you a photographer who only shoots exclusively with ambient light or only with flash? Is one actually better than the other?

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Have You Ever Tried Using an Optical Snoot?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

There are many modifiers out there, but there are almost always more than you realize. Here is a term you may have heard of, just not with optical in front of it, and it opens up a lot of room for creativity.

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Photography

Our Hands-On Preview of Profoto’s Connect Pro Flash Trigger

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

If you are a Profoto user who has always dreamed of the day you could see the actual power settings of your strobes directly on the remote, today, your dream has come true. I was one of the first photographers to test the new Connect Pro in my own studio, and I have to say, this is a very welcome upgrade for any Profoto user.

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Photography

Behind the Scenes of This Incredible Inflatable Pool Backyard Portrait Shoot

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

You’ll often hear photographers claim that a lot can be achieved with very little, and for the most part it’s true. However, that tidbit doesn’t offer a great deal of actionable information. In this behind-the-scenes video, you will see just how far creativity can take you.

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Photography

Try This Technique to Make Your Flash Photography Look More Natural

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

There are lots of reasons why beginner photographer might avoid using strobe lighting, but a common answer is that they don’t like the look. While I know exactly what they mean, there doesn’t have to be a “look” at all.

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