Photo lighting

While a lot can be done in post-processing, many photographers use studio lighting tricks while shooting to create some fantastic effects. Knowing how to correctly stage lights and how to use colorful gels effectively can help in achieving creative results. We enlisted the help of Felix Barjou, a professional portrait photographer to give us his tips on lighting and color. See how to get his results below and don't forget to check out his amazing light and color setup at the end.

How to Properly Use Lights in Photography: You can't have an image without light. It is essential to your photography. Without proper lights you could have your photos turn out badly and looking unprofessional. This tutorial will show you how to make different lighting setups.

I've been reading photographers' discussions on various external strobe accessories. I had these tests done some years back for my textbook, "Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach." From top to bottom, the Indoor/Outdoor comparisons are for: Direct Flash Bouncing the strobe off a ceiling Lumiquest Omnidome Through an umbrella Off an umbrella Through a softbox Outdoors or in a large ballroom or gymnasium, all the accessories work less well at softening shadows. The scattered light rays…

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Want to level up your lighting setup for studio portraits? This photography cheat sheet is your handy guide to essential pro lighting setups to master.

Light Your Subjects Have you ever had trouble using flash to light your subjects? John Gress will teach you to light for impact and precision. He has just launched his first US workshop tour, starting with these nine cities: Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., New York, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, El Paso, Dallas. Who Is John Gress? John Gress got his start in photography in Portland, Oregon. Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago is now home. Initially a photojournalist, John now…

Learn pro techniques for portraits, poses, lighting, landscapes and more with our one-stop photography cheat sheets

We break down how to use photography lighting gels, including how to measure and balance colour temperature as well as how to use gels for photography effects

Learn pro techniques for portraits, poses, lighting, landscapes and more with our one-stop photography cheat sheets

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