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  1. Concert & Gig Photography: Everything You Need to Know

    Concert & Gig Photography: Everything You Need to Know

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Like most people, I've listened to music my whole life - certain events even seem to have their own soundtrack! As I've grown up, I've decided that music,...

  2. The Complete Handheld Lightmeter Guide

    The Complete Handheld Lightmeter Guide

    Tutorial • Advanced

    Almost every modern camera currently being produced has a lightmeter built into it. It's the device that measures the exposure, and allows for accurate...

  3. An Introduction to Outdoor Flash Photography

    An Introduction to Outdoor Flash Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Today, we'll be building on our previous tutorial, taking our flash photography outside, and learning how to balance our strobe light with the available...

  4. An Introduction to Indoor and Studio Flash Photography

    An Introduction to Indoor and Studio Flash Photography

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Today we're going to delve into one of the most important aspects of photography - lighting. We'll begin with a background as to why lighting is so...

  5. Quick Tip: Perfect Beach Exposures Every Time

    Quick Tip: Perfect Beach Exposures Every Time

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Why do cameras sometimes take the fun out of going to the beach? Not only is sand your enemy, the sun can be as well - and not only for sunburn. When the sun...

  6. How to Use Flash With a Slow Shutter to Create Motion and Ghosts

    How to Use Flash With a Slow Shutter to Create Motion and Ghosts

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Twice a month we revisit some of our reader favorite posts from throughout the history of Phototuts+. This tutorial was first published in August, 2009. ...

  7. How To Shoot With Fluorescent Tube Lighting

    How To Shoot With Fluorescent Tube Lighting

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Have you ever noticed how expensive studio lighting can be? A single softbox can cost more than a monthly car payment! For most amateurs and even many...

  8. Shooting & Editing a Paint Splatter Texture

    Shooting & Editing a Paint Splatter Texture

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    In today's video, we're going behind the scenes of a "paint splatter" shoot, looking at how the process works, and how easy it is to photograph your own...

  9. DIY: Creating Your Own Ring Lighting Setup

    DIY: Creating Your Own Ring Lighting Setup

    Tutorial • Advanced

    Do-It-Yourself projects are now the new thing to do in your spare time. In this DIY, you will learn how to create a fully functional thirty inch ring light...

  10. Shooting at Night: 4 Photography Scenarios Explained

    Shooting at Night: 4 Photography Scenarios Explained

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Shooting outside at night is no easy task if you don't enjoy the unprofessional and merciless glare of a built-in flash. Today we'll shed some light on the...

  11. Quick Tip: Should You Buy a Light Meter?

    Quick Tip: Should You Buy a Light Meter?

    Tutorial • Beginner

    Today we're taking a look at the once ubiquitous light meter, and how it can still help you in today's world of cameras attempting to do it all for you....

  12. Step By Step Guide to Photographing a Beverage

    Step By Step Guide to Photographing a Beverage

    Tutorial • Intermediate

    Are you thirsty? Well, even if you aren't, go get a large cold drink before you continue reading. I hope the photos in this tutorial make you feel parched....

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