Tag Archives: Background
Background Exposure Techniques with Single Light Studio Portraits
What you’re going to study on this video is likely one of the most necessary features of images. This video sums up what is called the inverse sq. regulation. It’s one of many elementary legal guidelines utilized in not solely images however … Continue reading
Just Posted: Lastolite Magnetic Background Support Review
Just Posted: Lastolite Magnetic Background Support Review For simplifying the use of collapsible backgrounds, this lightweight and easy-to-pack accessory has become and invaluable part of my kit. [Sean] The Lastolite Magnetic Background Support can be purchased at: B&H … Continue reading
How to Create a Blurry Background
You can create a blurry background in your portrait photography with a very simple process. When you are photographing people, a soft focus background can help rid your photo of any potential distractions. This effect is called a shallow depth … Continue reading
How to Use an iPad as a Softbox or Custom Background
What I really like about the iPad is the retina display screen; the quality of the images displayed on it is simply stunning. The brightness emitted from the screen is also quite powerful, so I was curious to see what … Continue reading
How to Achieve Background Blur or Bokeh
If I show you two different portraits, one with a blurred background and one with a sharp background, you will automatically prefer the one with the creamy bokeh. Why? Because that’s just how it is. No, the bokeh effect is … Continue reading
3 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Shooting on a White Background
Because the ubiquitous white background portrait is so commonplace, many people think it’s easy to achieve. Simply put your subject in front of the camera against a white background, preferably with a flash or strobe, and take the picture. Unfortunately … Continue reading
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5 Tips to Improve Your Background and Make the Subject Stand Out More
If you are looking for a quick, simple, hassle-free way to make your images pop more and stand out, this is the article for you! You don’t have to be a Photoshop genius – in fact, this may help you spend … Continue reading
How to Create a Delicious Blurry Bokeh Background in 4 Easy Steps
Blurry backgrounds are nothing new when it comes to photography. The technique of blurring the background to emphasize a subject in the foreground has been used by photographers for decades, and by painters and other visual artists for hundreds of … Continue reading
How to Use Lighting Gels to Change your Background Color
If there’s one thing that bugs me about shooting in studio, more than anything, it’s that you need to have tonnes of backgrounds, taking up loads of space. I’ve even gone as far as having a painter come in and … Continue reading
How to Cut Out the Subject From the Background in Photoshop
This video by Chris from Spoon Graphics does a good job of going over many of the options available inside Photoshop for cutting things out. The most common use is to cut out the subject from the background, to place … Continue reading
How-To: Photograph Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Against a White Background
Sue Tallon This still life seems simple, but it is pictorially complex: Its reds and greens are opposites—warm- and cool-toned—and the subject is both angular and round. Looking for a new still life project? Try shooting raw fruits or vegetables. … Continue reading