Flash Photography Introductions: Meet Your Flash

Flash Photography Introductions: Meet Your Flash

Learn flash photography one step at a time by getting to know your flash first. Did the first time you pulled out your flash feel a bit like an awkward first date?  There the two of you sat, staring blankly at each other, not really sure about the next move.  You tried consulting the flash…

Natural Light Photography: A Quick Guide to Getting that Glow

Natural Light Photography: A Quick Guide to Getting that Glow

Want that dreamy glow?  Here are our tips and tricks for natural light photography! As photographers, we know that light is the most critical aspect of photography.  By why is light so important?  And how does it affect our images? First, we need to understand the basic concept of light in photography.  To take a picture,…

Everything You Need to Know About Using a Ring Light

Everything You Need to Know About Using a Ring Light

Interested in how to use a ring light in your photography? We’re here to explain the use of ring lights and when they are beneficial! “Why don’t my beauty and fashion images look this good?” Many beginning photographers ask this question. Sometimes, an apparent lack of quality is caused by a missing piece of equipment…

Flash Photography: 3 Tips on Getting Started

Flash Photography: 3 Tips on Getting Started

The Basics Of Flash Photography: 3 Simple Tips ETTL. Manual Mode. 1/8th firing power. Bouncing the light. Sound familiar yet? Yes my friends, all of these terms are related to the use of flash in photography. More specifically, the proper use of flash. This is one of those subjects that doesn’t get talked about a…

Making the Best of What You Have – One Window 10 Ways!!!

Making the Best of What You Have – One Window 10 Ways!!!

Look at those windows right!? I know, I’m not going to lie – this is what sold us on this house last year. These are gorgeous windows and provide wonderful light! However, I quickly noticed after we moved and settled in, that because of the location of the house, the size of the rooms, and…

4 Tricks on How to Get Catchlights with Natural Light

4 Tricks on How to Get Catchlights with Natural Light

The next time you look at a portrait, take notice of the subject’s eyes. If the photographer has done a good job of lighting the subject, you will notice that the eyes are illuminated and have life in them. See those bright eyes? They sparkle. Those glimmers of light in a subject’s eyes are called…

Using Creative Light Sources for Unique Photos!

Using Creative Light Sources for Unique Photos!

One of the most important factors in a good photo is lighting. You can have the perfect settings, great exposure, and even knockout composition, but if you don’t have good lighting, your image will fall flat. In this new series, Finding the Light, we are going to be talking about how to find and work…

3 Ways to Use Window Light for Better Photos

3 Ways to Use Window Light for Better Photos

One of the most important factors in a good photo is lighting. You can have the perfect settings, great exposure, and even knockout composition, but if you don’t have good lighting, your image will fall flat. In this new series, Finding the Light, we are going to be talking about how to find and work…

How to Shoot in Harsh Light

How to Shoot in Harsh Light

One of the most important factors in a good photo is lighting. You can have the perfect settings, great exposure, and even knockout composition, but if you don’t have good lighting, your image will fall flat. In this new series, Finding the Light, we are going to be talking about how to find and work…

Key Tips for Photographing the Golden Hour

Key Tips for Photographing the Golden Hour

One of the most important factors in a good photo is lighting. You can have the perfect settings, great exposure, and even knockout composition, but if you don’t have good lighting, your image will fall flat. In this new series, Finding the Light, we are going to be talking about how to find and work…

Using Shadows and Light for Dramatic Portraits

Using Shadows and Light for Dramatic Portraits

One of the most important factors in a good photo is lighting. You can have the perfect settings, great exposure, and even knockout composition, but if you don’t have good lighting, your image will fall flat. In this new series, Finding the Light, we are going to be talking about how to find and work…

Using Natural Light to Create Standout Photos

Using Natural Light to Create Standout Photos

One of the most important factors in a good photo is lighting. You can have the perfect settings, great exposure, and even knockout composition, but if you don’t have good lighting, your image will fall flat. In this new series, Finding the Light, we are going to be talking about how to find and work…

What You Need to Know about Buying a Speedlight

What You Need to Know about Buying a Speedlight

Need Help Understanding Exactly What You Need to Know About Buying a Speedlight? Once upon a time if you wanted an external flash for your camera then your choice was simple.  You would pay a small fortune for the manufacturer’s own brand built in flash. The end. Nowadays though, the amount of choice on the…

Natural Light Photography Tips for In-Home Sessions!

Natural Light Photography Tips for In-Home Sessions!

Want to know how to pick the perfect spot to take a great picture in your home ?  Every home is a little different but one thing you can always count on, is that every house has windows! And natural window light is our friend! So the first thing I would look for is a…

Artificial Lighting Tips from a Natural Light Lover!

Artificial Lighting Tips from a Natural Light Lover!

I am a natural light lover! Window light. Morning light. Golden hour light. I love it all. For the longest time artificial light scared me! But now what scares me even more is terrible light. Have you wanted to start using artificial lighting but had no idea how to use it, let alone make it…

The 11 Best Off Camera Flash Tutorials on the Web!

The 11 Best Off Camera Flash Tutorials on the Web!

For many photographers, the thought of learning how to use flash scares the be-jeezus out of themselves.  It’s no mystery that in photography, one of the most important concepts to learn, if not “thee” most important concept is: lighting. “flash is truly a necessary tool in your toolbox” Lighting is so important but yet so many…