Learn about flash triggers, flash stands, and flash accessories for getting your flash off of your camera, for a simple, low-cost way to try off camera flash.

Flash accessories include softboxes, umbrellas, snoots, beauty dishes, and more. Learn what all of these light modifiers do for portrait photos in this lesson.

Upgrading to speedlights is preferable, but isn't always feasible at the start of your photography journey. In this lesson, you'll gain some simple tips and...

Learn about diffuse reflections and how they work, and then you can then apply that knowledge to create better images.

Learn about direct reflections and see how they work in lighting and photography with this tutorial.

Does light really posses "qualities"? Yes, it does! In this lesson, you'll learn all about many of those qualities, including the differences between hard...

Take a closer look at a photo from 1894 showing Frederick Douglass and his grandson, Joseph Douglass, from the National Museum of African American History...

It’s easy to know good natural light when you see it, but artificial light requires command and control to create the look you want. Learn how in this quick...

Today we're going to delve into the arena of smoke photography. We'll investigate some of the post-processing techniques available to you, as well as a few...

Lighting a video studio is crucial so in this tutorial I'm going to show you how to create a 3-point lighting system for the subject and also how to use...

Learn how to install a desk in your video studio that will look great on camera and still be functional.

Learn how to create a good looking backdrop. Also learn about appropriate colors for backdrops and some alternatives.