A mirror probably isn’t your first thought when it comes to photographic accessories, but they can be really useful for outdoor lighting. Reflections from...

As a filmmaker, you know how important it is to get your lighting right, but this can only really come from a good understanding of how light works. Knowing...

In a previous lesson, we looked at how important reflectors can be when dealing with both environmental and studio lighting, but what if you can’t afford to...

Diffusing light can let just enough in to soften the light and make it useable. In this lesson we’ll cover how and when to use a diffuser: light when your...

Learn how to create a basic lighting setup: backlight, fill light and a key light. This is the same setup as a studio, working outside just takes a little...

A cloudy day can make the light dull and flat. When a scene lacks definition like this, we need to find ways to create it.This lesson looks at how to make...

Shadows are just as difficult as full sunshine. When an object is casting a shadow on your subject, the temptation is to move; but sometimes, we can use it...

As a filmmaker, you know how important it is to get your lighting right, but this can only really come from a good understanding of how light works. In this...

In this short video from my Environmental Portraiture course, you'll see how to scout a location and choose the best location and time of day for the shoot....

Working in open shade is like working with a giant soft-box: soft and luminous, and it makes the eyes sparkle. Finding this type of lighting situation is one...

The golden and blue hours are some of the best times to photograph. In this tutorial I look at what causes them and how to take advantage of their unique...

Image making at night can be very difficult. If you photograph weddings, news, documentary, or creative portraits, these tips on how to make portraits at...