lighting

Hi! I recently purchased a Pentax Espio 738 point and shoot film camera and I’m having trouble trying to gage what ‘mode’ to use. It has multiple different modes (flash, bulb, daylight etc.) however I am never quite sure which one to use. Is it better to use the default mode (no icon displayed...

Hi folks, I'm wondering if anyone has some insight on how this was lit. This is a still from a video series by Sef McCullough. I'm thinking a blue gelled light from camera left, a hair light from behind/above, and the key. But it looks like there are two catchlights, very close together. Would...

i have a sony a5100 camera. i take makeup pictures for my instagram. i have a i think a 15in ring light. when i do makeup looks the brown colors never show up in my pictures, and neither does pigments/glitter. i don't know what else to do. i thought about buying a new camera, or getting some...

i got this screenshot clip from aa yt video and i want to replicate it. im thinking it has to do with post production. in any case most video are clean and crisp/sharp and i am unable to get that in my own videos on a dslr even with all the lighting set up. what am i missing?

Hi. I am not new to photography but mostly do outdoor work and have just recently begun doing photos of cocktails, which I want to be vibrant and show off the colors. My setup is relatively simple and IDEALLY I'd like to have tips that do not require vast amounts of additional expensive...

Hello there. Lately, I am seeing this type of lighting often. Any idea how to achieve this effect.?

what if i only have one light source (aperture 120d). will that be sufficient? I am in a cramped space and I am considering buying this MyStudio MS32CYC Seamless Tabletop Background Sweep Cyclorama instead of the stands with white background paper to conserve space I am mostly shooting...

Hi I'm new here. I tried to google a bit, but google doesn't seem to do the trick. I'm looking for flash system that I can use on multiple camera brands. I've noticed in my research lots are limited to certain brand. I want the system to be Useable on location/Accu/Battery Accessory friendly...

Hey Everyone, I use two different flash diffusers which I want to share with you. The way they can be created is very simple and the results are really awesome. One can be used actually always, especially when you have to get very close, the other one produces light coming from all directions...

I don't mean to start the Android/Apple debate, but I am currently in the market for a new phone and would like to take into account the device I use everyday. Do either provide more of a photography tool than the other? Whether it be access to certain apps, having better tools within, or...

Hello everyone! I’m a photographer who mostly focus on Concept Art, Fashion & Portraits. The studio is where I feel at home, I’ve decided to put my 6 years of studying and the knowledge that I’ve gained to put on YouTube. Here is a quick lighting set up ( for portraits ) that I did for a company.

Im not sure if the title of this post described what it is I’m trying to do, if it doesn’t I apologize. I currently use a Godox AD600BM as my key light and a cheap Speedlight as a fill or hair light attached to an S-Type Bowen’s Mount so that I can use it with my strip softbox with grid. How...

Hi guys! I'm new here. Glad to have found the forum. I was wondering if you could help me figure out the technical part behind this shoot: http://www.mariotestino.com/wp-content/uploads/2005/09/DIANA_PRESS_01-1254x1400.jpg...

Hi, I am getting into newborn work and I got into a little snafu. I typically feather my light (strobe in a 50x50 westcott softbox) so that it's at a 90 degree angle to the baby. However, I just built a little bed prop and the headboard blocks the light feathering down the top half of the baby's...

Hi! I’m in the market to buy a ring light but I don’t know much about them. All I know is that the internet is flooded with very cheap ones to try and attract wannabe vloggers. I’m very into fashion photography and portraits. What am I looking for when buying one? How does the diameter size...

One of the many old street lights here in Brighton & Hove along the seafront.

I've been doing photography for awhile, but I haven't done a whole lot of studio flash work. I've done a couple of shoots with some ABees using backdrop, fairly simple. I will be shooting a Wedding on the beach in Punta Cana for a friend. I would like to get some advice on possible lighting...

Does anyone here have any experience using the Lastolite Strobo Gobo? From some quick searching it appears to be the only Gobo holder for speedlites that I can find, and I really like the idea of all the possibilities something like that could open up. Seems awfully expensive for what it is...

Haven't posted for a few months because I felt overwhelmed with trying to learn so many things at the same time. In the meantime I did some lighting tutorials, learned more about how to use my D3300 and also did PS and LR tutorials and tried to take on board all the tips that I got here...

I have attempted to ask this question earlier in a very vague as I myself was unclear. Perhaps, I am able to define my ambiguity well enough. Pl. look at this insta. image by some photographer: Photraits on Instagram: “Cuteness quotient for the day Hire your favorite Wedding Photographer at...

Hey there! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Friday! I need some serious help with my lighting choices. I just can't seem to find the perfect lighting that will give me consistent portraits. I realize that that angle I choose to illuminate from determines my highlights and shadows but I am...

Ok, so here's the deal. I've been tasked at my staff retreat this year to photograph the group of about 35 people indoor in an extremely poorly lit environment. I have one speedlight; an Altura AP-C1001 ETTL that I rarely use because I don't take many portraits (of humans) and I tend to stick...

Hey there! I have an event coming up that will be held inside! I just bought a TT560 speedlite flash. Posted above is a sample picture of my cat. Lens: EF 50mm w/ Hoya 52 Filter Settings: Manual ISO- 400 Speedlite Flash set to lower power output HOW DOES THIS PICTURE LOOK TO YOU? Any...

I created this picture a while ago back when I was taking a photography course. Let me know what you think

Hey all! I am trying to try some photos akin to this one I attached. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what types of neon lights may have been used here or how I could go about achieving this same effect? Are there certain types of neon lights that anyone could suggest that would work well...

A friend recently gave me two old strobes, RPS studio 300. I know they are not top of the line but they work great. My issue that i am hoping someone will know the answer to is the type of mount they are. I have searched everywhere I can think of and sadly I live in an area with no photo shops...

Hi, Recenty I posted that I am about to do a wedding photography in September (Lighting tips needed to get a similar image). Since this is my first time, I thought I would do a rehearsal of the lighting. My task will be handling two types of photography: 1. Traditional poses - Taking...

Hi, I am about to do my first wedding reception photoshoot this September. My client has shown me few images and I am preparing a lighting plan to get a similar result. First one is this: http://weddingsilksarees.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/orange-wedding-saree.jpg And my lighting plan...

Hello All! My business sells balloon bouquets. I would like to take pictures of individual balloons, then edit them together using Photoshop (or similar) into bouquets. The problem I'm having is foil balloons are highly reflective and when they are arranged into a bouquet on photoshop, it...

I have recently been offered money for the first time for my photography services. I need all the tips I can get for this. The shoots I have are comprised of mainly mid day shoots with alot of movement; such as a parade and a tactical shooting range. It sounds like it is going to be tricky...

Minimal used excellent Condition lighting kit. All with original packaging. $150+$30S&H If not local(within Milwaukee, wi area; paying by PayPal is only option.)

Hi. I make furniture and want to get a little more serious about photographing & selling it. I have a Panasonic GH4 and a 20 mm F/1.7 lens and a tripod. Does anyone have any lighting / lens / equipment recommendations for me? I'll attach a picture of a wooden stool I made and another couple of...

Hi, I use a small white nylon lightbox and a Nikon D3100. I'm having a horrible time getting decent pics of my jewelry and other handmade items for my Etsy shop. I'm very bad with the camera but I also know that the shop lights I'm using aren't helping so I'm tackling that first. From what...

Hi, I am new to studio photography and have recently purchased a Lowel Omni to do some still life shots. However, I am not very pleased with the Omni as the 230V bulbs are really expensive, fragile and and in general, the omni seems to have problem with arcing and should not be moved when lit...

I do alot of product photography for the reviews I do and so far I have 3 softbox lights I use, I was looking at light boxes at the local store and was impressed by them. However even the biggest ones they had were too small. The biggest thing I do pictures of is full tower computer cases...

Hi guys, if you could help me with this, I would be very grateful, thank you. Wanting to take my images to the next level, I looked into softboxes and found this big beauty on ebay for €60. It's Godox 120cm/47", with grid: GODOX 120cm / 47" Octagon Softbox With Honeycomb Grid For Studio Flash...

In my 6 years of photography, the biggest question I get is "how do I get that well light look"? Well, first, have some good glass. I know, may people say that use what you have and they are right. Don't let your equipment hinder your creative process, but there needs to be a growing point at...

I was just testing here to see the effect of using natural light with two 5500 cfl softboxes. The early afternoon daylight turned out to be around 4400 Anyway I later noticed the reflection of the softboxes and went upstairs and moved them around and even tried a diffuser but I still saw the...

Hi, Recently I tried cake smash photography of my daughter at my home. It was at late evening, hence had to use flashes. Gears used: 1. Nikon D3200 18 - 105 mm lens 2. Two Yongnuo YN560 IV flashes operated with remote trigger 3. Two soft boxes of 80 cm sq. 4. One backdrop Flash power...

Hello! I recently bought two YN622C II triggers to use with Rovelight RL600B. I am only using one trigger on top of my canon and another trigger/remote on top of that YN trigger which came with RL600B. Do I need another YN trigger and sync with cable to the rovelight? or does it communicate...