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Category - Lighting
Shadows Through Time
Let's discover the journey of lighting in art, from the simplistic illuminations in Middle Ages' paintings to the transformative chiaroscuro technique...
Using Rim Lighting to Make Your Subjects Pop
Rim lighting is one of those skills that no photographer should be without. You can use this technique for any number of applications, from portraiture...
Teaching Children the Wonders of Photography #2: Lighting and Intermediate Camera Controls
Teaching children about photography is fun for both you and the kids. Here are the intermediate lessons that you'll need to teach to young...
The Beauty of Intensity
Intensity, and the contrasts we can create in light of varying intensity, is how we create dimension. Here are some thoughts to help you see in...
The Beauty of Colorful Lighting
With all the modifiers available plus a variety of light sources, light comes in every color you can imagine. Here are some thoughts to help you work...
The Beauty of Angular Lighting
Angle of lighting is a sometimes-overlooked part of photography, but it can make a huge difference in your images. Here are a few ways you can use it.
Learning to See Light
Photography is the art of painting with light. It is essential to learn how to see the light to create effective images. Here are thoughts that may...
Understanding White Balance
What is the ideal white balance for a photograph? The answer isn't necessarily stark white but a very slight cast that helps breathe life into your...
Tips and Tricks for Photographing Neon Lighting
If you have the opportunity to photograph neon lights or colorful lighting of any kind, then you may be wondering how to do it. Here are my tips!
Light Sources and How to Work with Them
Last time, I talked about how to work with color casts and the effects that they’ll have on your photos. One way to add color casts to your images is...