Tag Archives: light
How to Create Hard Light With a Softbox
We generally use softboxes to create soft light that beautifully wraps the subject. But, having the word soft in its name doesn’t necessarily mean that it always produces soft light. Photographer Daniel Norton from Adorama talks more about this concept … Continue reading
How to Understand Light and Color to Improve your Photography
The post How to Understand Light and Color to Improve your Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Rick Ohnsman. The morning sun shone through my kitchen window, catching the vase with a rose in it … Continue reading
One Light for Amazing Portraits – The Lantern
From the Adorama YouTube Channel: Join Daniel Norton OnSet as he makes some simple beautiful portraits with a less commonly used light shaper, the Lantern. The great thing about a lantern is it throws light everywhere creating a … Continue reading
Steps For Better Product Photography in Natural Light
The post Steps For Better Product Photography in Natural Light appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. Taking photos of products can seem like a daunting task. If you look at a lot of advertising, … Continue reading
Kinetic Light Painting vs Light Painting
The post Kinetic Light Painting vs Light Painting appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Simon Bond. One of the most exciting techniques in photography is light painting. This is an area of photography that can be … Continue reading
Black & White Portrait Techniques with Soft Light
Black and white photographs are usually associated with directional, harsh light. This results in high contrast images which are attractive to the eye. But what about soft light? Does it work with black and white images? Photographer Mark Wallace from … Continue reading
Real-World Scenarios and Solutions to Deal with Too Much Light in Photography
The post Real-World Scenarios and Solutions to Deal with Too Much Light in Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Erin Fitzgibbon. Natural light is beautiful light If you’re a lover of natural light when creating … Continue reading
Get Moving – Four Ways to Create Abstract Light Trail Photography
The post Get Moving – Four Ways to Create Abstract Light Trail Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Light trail photography is a unique facet of photography. By combining slow shutter speeds with … Continue reading
Godox SL60W Review – A Light for Those that Don’t Like Flash
The post Godox SL60W Review – A Light for Those that Don’t Like Flash appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Sean McCormack. The SL60W is a monobloc-style LED continuous light from Godox. Godox is probably more … Continue reading
How to Realistically Enhance Light Beams in Photoshop
The post How to Realistically Enhance Light Beams in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Adam Welch. As a general nod to creative decency, in my work, I tend to steer clear of the “influencer” … Continue reading
Food Photography – When to Use Natural Light (and When Not To)
The post Food Photography – When to Use Natural Light (and When Not To) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Suzi Pratt. Food photographers, professionals and amateurs alike, know that natural lighting is among the best … Continue reading
How to Use a Photography Ring Light in Unconventional Ways
The post How to Use a Photography Ring Light in Unconventional Ways appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by John McIntire. With a ton of options on the market, adding a ring light to your kit has … Continue reading