Tag Archives: light
Watch This: Just How Much Does Light Pollution Affect Night Sky Photography?
How To If you want spectacular views of the night sky, it’s worth heading out to the middle of nowhere An excellent demonstration of just how much light pollution can ruin night sky photography… Popular Photography
How to Take Photos in Low Light
Images of night scenes never fail to impress. Night-time images have great ambiance, something which is often absent in flat, bright, daylight photos. Skillful low-light photos can look simply incredible and if you’re looking for ways to make money from … Continue reading
How to Shoot Real Estate Photography Using Natural Light
There’s something about the way sunlight illuminates a room. The light pours over surfaces, metal fixtures gleam, wood detail shines, and the edges of furniture upholstery glows. Natural shadows produced by different objects convey a sense of depth. A naturally-lit … Continue reading
Watch This: Tips For Dramatic Portraits With One Light
How To Try this simple lighting solution with minimal gear These well-done tutorials show a single-light portrait from start to finish. Popular Photography
Lighting 102: Apparent Light Size
This is Gary. Gary is a snail. And he's beautifully lit by my friend Sara Lando. While babysitting Gary for a friend, Sara decided to actually build a miniature set and then photograph the snail in the style of Irving … Continue reading
Lighting 102: Understanding Soft Light
So what is it that actually makes a light soft? And why is it a function of both size and distance? In the portrait above, Dean is being bathed in soft umbrella light from camera right. But let's zoom in … Continue reading
Light Painting Photography Tools
Light painting is a creative way to explore photography when you’ve gotten bored with taking all those standard or cliché photos and have gotten to grips with the features of your sophisticated DSLR camera. photo by Mike Tidd. f/13, 3 … Continue reading
Genaray SpectroLED-14 Light (100-240VAC/12VDC) – $229.99 Shipped (Reg. $499.00)
B&H has the Genaray SpectroLED-14 Light (100-240VAC/12VDC) available for $ 229.99 with free expedited shipping. Regularly $ 499.00. Product Highlights Daylight Balanced 5,600K AC or DC Operation 10 – 100% Dimming Control Optional Remote Dimmer Beam Pattern: 60° Flood Includes 3/4 … Continue reading
Vidpro K-120 On-Camera LED Video Light Kit – $44.95 Shipped (Reg. $74.95)
B&H has the Vidpro K-120 On-Camera LED Video Light Kit available for $ 44.95 with free shipping. Regularly $ 74.95. Product Highlights 75W Equivalent Light Beam Stepless Dimmer (0-100%) Daylight Balanced 5600K 4300K Warming Filter & Soft Diffuser Sony L-Type Li-Ion … Continue reading
Watch This: The Inverse Square Law Of Light Is Complicated, Important For Your Photography
How To Doing your science homework could help your photos The inverse square law of light is physics that can help you with your photography, especially if you’re into off-camera flash. Popular Photography
Review: Light Painting Brushes – Tools for Creativity
If you enjoy light painting photography, I think this review of tools from Light Painting Brushes (LPB) will interest you. All photographers know that light is essential to taking a successful photograph. At night, when light is limited, light painting … Continue reading
How to Create Beautiful Light Painting Images With an Illuminated Hoop
Early last year I collaborated with a friend who is a professional circus performer and hula hooper to create the unique images that you see in this article. There are lots of good light painting photos around, but the factor … Continue reading