Tag Archives: light
Tips for Light Painting and Some Common Pitfalls to Avoid
In this article, I will focus on light painting objects in night scenes during a single long exposure (rather than multiple exposures combined in Photoshop) and some of the pitfalls I have experienced. I hope you will gain an understanding … Continue reading
A Beginning Photographer’s Guide to Light
Lighting plays a crucial role in photography. It can bring a photograph to life, it can generate effects, including spectacular shadows or silhouettes, or it may have a distinctly negative influence by creating unwanted glare and reflections. Photo by BMcIvr; … Continue reading
Tips for Learning How to See the Light and Take Better Photos
Your camera can’t see the light and tones as well as you can. Cameras have not yet been developed to a stage where they can record a tonal range in a single, unmanipulated image as broad as you can see … Continue reading
Using Natural Light in Landscape Photography
Related reminder: deal ending soon on The Fundamental Photo Lighting Guide at 70% Off Along with composition, the quality of light is perhaps the most important factor affecting the success of a landscape photograph. Whilst composition can be completely controlled, … Continue reading
Shedding Light on the Histogram – 8 Rumors and the Real Facts About this Graph
There have been dozens of articles and many videos published about the purpose and interpretation of the histogram in post-production. It serves a purpose in both the camera capture and post-production processes. Tons of pulp has been generated about this … Continue reading
New Deal: Fantastic Fundamental Light Skills at 70% Off
As a photographer understanding light is absolutely critical. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or a professional – light is the most important element in photography. This popular 125 page in-depth tutorial eBook educates photographers on the most critical and … Continue reading
SLC-0L-01: Flash or Continuous, Light is Light
In Lighting 101, 102 and 103, we learned to control our flashes. In the Strobist Lighting Cookbook, we're expanding that approach to learn to move in a fluid way between flash and continuous light. Read more » Strobist
How to Make a Dramatic Portrait with Light Painting Using Items Found in Your Home
In this article, I’ll show you how to do a fun project you can do with friends and a little light painting. You can do this, using things you likely already have in the house. It’s always fun to experiment … Continue reading
Exploring the Fundamentals of Light to Improve Your Photos
Let me point out from the start, it doesn’t matter what camera you use. From a fancy DSLR to your phone you can use these lighting tools to improve your photographs. Photography and light go hand in hand. Simply put; … Continue reading
SLC-1L-02: One light, Inside the Frame
Long-time readers will recognize this shot, of the Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel in Maryland, as the photo from the very first post on Strobist in 2006. I was happy with it when I shot it. And to some degree, … Continue reading
Review of the Magilight LED Light Painting Wand
I’ve followed my friends Eric and Kim for some time, often marveled at their creativity and the tech side of things, too. Watching people that make art like they do, well, it makes you want to try it out! I … Continue reading
Profoto A1 AirTTL-N Studio Light for Nikon In Stock at B&H
B&H has the Profoto A1 AirTTL-N Studio Light for Nikon in stock with free expedited shipping. The Canon version is expected to be in stock within a couple of weeks. Product Highlights Built-In AirTTL, Use On or Off … Continue reading