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...

On Camera flash isn't ideal, but sometimes you just have to make do with the flash you have. Here are some tips to help bounce your on-camera flash for...

Warm summer days, deep blue skies, the sun's blinding rays pounding down like a blazing hot hammer on an anvil. Without help, the light in the middle of the...

If you're out taking photos in public, there's often little you can do to avoid crowds of people. The scenery could be beautiful, the light perfect, but if...