High speed photography tips with Chase Jarvis
In this video you will see how photographer Chase Jarvis shot water balloons with high speed flash photography and had the water composited into an action shot.
View ArticleShooting with grids in a studio environment
In this video you will see how grids are used to restrict lighting to a certain area.
View ArticleGelling your flash for color temperature balance
In this video you will see how you can balance your flash light’s color temperature with a different ambient color temperature using gels.
View ArticleCapturing depth : Different brightness levels
Capture dimension with different brightness levels, don’t expose to someone’s tonality, expose to the amount of present ambient light.
View ArticleWhat is focal plane and how does it affect focus ?
In this video Mark explains how focal plane can affect your depth of field and how focus is achieved by your camera.
View ArticleBackdrop Lighting
In this video you can see how small modifications can change your background lighting dramatically by just changing the position of the diffuser and making small changes to your light source.
View ArticleLight Metering a White Background
In this video you will see how to use a meter with a white background using a luminous / incident meter instead of a reflective one.
View ArticleHow flash photography captures color waves.
In this video you will see how flash handles different color wave lengths during exposure, red being the longest, blue being the shortest. You want your exposure when all colors are peaking.
View ArticleGet a black background anywhere using flash.
In this video tutorial you will see how to get a black background in any location using your flash.
View ArticleTools for travel photography.
Bringing the gear you need while traveling can be tougher than the challenges Ethan Hunt faces while entering the CIA in Mission Impossible 1 – In this video Mark Wallace explains the tools of use for...
View ArticlePhotography with one light and a white wall.
Use a white wall, a light modifier everybody has access to, to bounce light
View ArticlePhotographing celebrities.
The pro’s and cons of photographing famous people: 10 reasons why photographing celebrities sucks. 10 reasons why photographing celebrities is awesome.
View ArticleWhat is lens diffraction?
In this video you will see what lens diffraction is and how it affects your pictures.
View ArticleThe Three Basics of Exposure: aperture, shutter speed and ISO
In this video you will see detailed information about the three basics of an exposure: aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
View ArticleWhat is the difference between an umbrella and a softbox ?
In this video you will see what the difference is between light modifiers such as an umbrella and a softbox and see how they are affected by size and shape.
View ArticleParking lot studio.
In this video you will see Mark seet up his studio light in a parking lot environment shooting high hey images.
View ArticleUsing wide angle lenses to capture foreground and background.
In this video you will see how Bryan uses a wide angle lens to capture backgrounds and foregrounds.
View ArticleDealing with Moire patterns
In this video you will see what a moiré pattern is and how to deal with them in postproduction.
View Article15 things you will have to deal with when shooting advertising.
Taking photos for an advertising firm can be very exciting and rewarding, but also quite the adventure, here are 15 things you will have to deal with sooner or later.
View ArticleWineglass Splash Photography
In this video tutorial you will see how to capture colored liquid flying out of a wine glass.
View ArticleHigh Speed Photography with Flour / Powder
In this video tutorial you will see how to use high speed photography combined with the explosive effect of flour or some powder.
View ArticleLight Painting Photography Tutorials
In this video tutorials you will see how to paint with light using long exposures.
View Article7 simple photography tips & tricks.
In this video you will see 7 simple tips that will help you play with your photography.
View ArticleUsing a flash in sunlight
In this video you will see why sometimes you might want to use a flash light during a sunny day.
View ArticleMultiplicity Photography Tutorial
Shooting several photos of your suject in different areas of the frame and combining them in photoshop. Also known as sequence photography.
View ArticleColor, contrast and composition
In this video you will see how composition, color and contrast is used creating a compelling photograph.
View ArticleLens hoods : when, how and why to use them
In this video you will see tips about why, when and how to use lens hoods.
View ArticleDSLR Camera Focus Tips
In this video you will see various tips to get the best focus when using your DSLR camera.
View ArticleFlash Photography Tips
In this video you will see some tips using your camera or hot-shoe flash.
View ArticleCreative still life photography
In this video Mark will make use of an aquarium and food coloring while shooting still images.
View ArticleSoftbox Technique for off camera flash
In this video you will see how a small speedlite flash is used outdoors with a softbox.
View ArticleProduct Photography Tutorial: Photographing Jewellery
In this video tutorial you will see tips for photographing jewellery and other small items.
View ArticleThree point lighting photography tutorial
In this video you will see the concept of three point lighting photography.
View ArticleChromakey Blue or Green and backdrop help Tutorial
Chromakey, Blue or Green ? + backdrop help and tips video tutorial.
View ArticleMacro Photography Tutorial using Flash
In this video you will see a speedlite flash used with a softbox photographing macro shots.
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Photography via window light on an overcast day with and without reflectors.
Taking photos during an overcast day presents the option of using very soft light through the windows, it’s like someone put a huge softbox in the street and you are able to aim it indoors. Here is an...
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California sunbounce + sunlight + fill flash
Here are a few photos using the California sunbounce, sunlight and some fill flash to photograph these portraits. Color filters on the edges and a vignette added in photoshop So we waited until the sun...
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Photography with 1 flash – One softbox, varying results
One flash can give you a lot of lighting options, here are a few lighting set-ups with one softbox. One flash with softbox positioned at 45 degrees. Softbox in front of the subject One flash via...
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Photography with one speedlite hot shoe flash and pocket wizard trigger
Off-camera flash with a pocketwizard lets you use your flash in several positions with a minimal requirement of power supplies and the availability of quick lighting changes. The old IR system caused...
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Studio Flash lighting Barn Doors Explained
In this video you will see how barn doors are used in flash photography.
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