Using a reflector to create a second, or softer light source by redirecting the light is an important and useful skill. In this lesson we’ll look at how to...

Make sure you're always prepared by keeping some gear ready to go. Advice on bags, lenses, flashes, filters, and various other things you should make sure to...

Wondering why you should add more lights when you like the images you get with one or two? Are you trying to figure out if you can justify the expense of...

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to do some commercial food photography and set it on fire! I'm going to take you through a step-by-step process of food...

V-flats are a staple of studio setups and have a wide array of uses, but the "real" flats they're usually made up of are a type of foamboard for display...

As a wedding photographer, you only have one chance for every moment. We all have to handle curveballs on the big day from the florist running late to the...

Photographing a band or artist can be a tricky process. There are often lots of people involved in creative decisions. As a result, it can end up being a...

Reflectors are the simplest way to soften, diffuse or redirect light. You may not think about it, but there are reflectors all around us, from the clouds in...

Over the next month I plan to write about various items photographers often forget about taking on a shoot. These gadgets can often make all the difference,...

Instead of the usual theory articles out there on how to shoot a family portrait, this is a walk through of my own experience. It's like a highlight reel of...

I love portrait photography. I'm sure many of you do, too. However, doing a great portrait is one of the most challenging kinds of photography out there. So,...

Learning to use light effectively is essential for all photographers, there is no substitute for understanding how light works and appreciating how to use it...