Location Lighting Techniques: Finding the Light
June 30, 2010 by Lee Hughes
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Are You Having Problems With On-Location Lighting?
Finding and creating the right light while on location is a skill every professional photographer needs to know.
In this video we will be demonstrating several on location lighting techniques.
We will be working with natural light and Speedlites to get the best possible quality of light.
You will learn why we choose to use each based on the lighting situation.
You will also learn a valuable rule of thumb on which shutter speed to use when using a zoom lens.
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Next, Mike moves to a move challenging lighting situation. Shows how to use the Westcott softbox to create studio quality light.
Let's take some shots on the porch...See how a reflector can help get the most out of the available light.
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Studio Lighting Technique: Using the Ring Light
June 29, 2010 by Lee Hughes
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In this video tutorial, we show you a fun studio lighting technique using the Ring Light for portraits and glamour photography. It is perfect for models & high school seniors who want a unique high fashion magazine look.
Typically, the photographers goal is to create a three dimensional look through the use of various studio lighting techniques.
The ring light breaks these rules – which is often the reason why it it popular.
A ring light gives a unique look, because all light is coming from the front, imparting a virtually shadowless look onto the front of your subject, while even shadows show around the edges of any three-dimensional surface.
This look is possible in part because the camera lens sets in the very middle of the light source. See Ring Light on White Lightning’s Website
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Watch and learn as Mike has some fun using the Ring Light with different background effects
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Working with Tungsten Lights Outdoors
June 16, 2010 by Lee Hughes
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Hollywood Glamour Photography
June 15, 2010 by Lee Hughes
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Step 1: Set the Main Light
In this 25-minute video tutorial, your photography mentor, Mike Luter, will show you step-by-step the studio lighting techniques to capture the “classic” Hollywood glamour style of photography.
You will learn how to use your Photogenic mini-spots to create wonderful light that cannot be replicated with flash photography.
He will also show you techniques to get that perfect Hollywood pose.
Step 2: Set the Fill Light
Step 3: Set the Edge Light
Step 4: Get the Hollywood Glamor Pose
Step 5: Start taking some GREAT images!!!
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Hard Edge, High Impact Studio Lighting
June 11, 2010 by Lee Hughes
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This studio lighting technique has loads of drama built into it. It is not your “normal” everyday lighting style, but rather use it for high impact shots that need lots of highlights and shadows.
Your mentor, Mike Luter, shows you step-by-step how to set up your lighting.
The lighting equipment he will be using are:
- 7″ Parabolic light with a grid (main light)
- 3′x4′ Softbox (fill light)
- 12″ Parabolic light with barn doors (edge light)
- 9″ Parabolic light with 15 degree grid (background light)
He will walk you step by step as he positions and meters each light.
Step 1: Set the fill light
Step 2: Set the Main Light
Step 3: Set the Edge Light
Step 4: Set the background light
Step 5: Start taking high impact photos like the ones below.
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Thanks for Subscribing to our Newsletter
November 30, 2009 by Lee Hughes
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Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter and congratulations on your desire to become a better photographer.
If you love photography like we do, you know how frustrating it is struggling to get the image you see in your mind to be the image you ultimately see on paper.
Are you ready to start taking photos you can be proud of? Think you need expensive studio lighting to get fantastic results?
Would you be surprised to know both photos were taken with Canon 580 X eTTL flashes?
This first photo was taken with the Canon 580 flash on the camera.
The second photo is the AFTER shot taken with three Canon 580 flashes, properly positioned and metered.
Unfortunately, the first BEFORE photo is one too many photographers take and settle for.
It only goes to show you that you don’t need the bulky studio lights. What you need is someone to show you how to use the equipment you already have.
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In this video tutorial, your mentor, Mike Luter, will show you how in 15 minutes you can get professional grade photos using the Canon 580 flashes.
He starts building his lighting set-up with the main light, goes to the background light and then shows you how to add the hair/edge light to create a beautifully, flattering image.
Here’s a pull back shot of the lighting set-up.
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FREE Photo Tip: Selecting the Right Tripod
November 30, 2009 by Lee Hughes
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Taking good photos starts with a good base to work from. In this photo tip from StudioStyles.net, we interview Bill Sanders from Bogen Imaging. He gives his insights and recommendations on what to look for in choosing a tripod.
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Learn Canon 580EX Flash Photography Techniques
October 21, 2009 by Lee Hughes
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Are you ready to start taking photos you can be proud of? Think you need expensive studio lighting to get fantastic results?
Would you be surprised to know both photos were taken with Canon 580E X flashes?
This first photo was taken with the Canon 580 EX flash on the camera.
The second photo is the AFTER shot taken with three Canon 580 EX flashes, properly positioned and metered.
Unfortunately, the first BEFORE photo is one too many photographers take and settle for.
It only goes to show you that you don’t need the bulky studio lights. What you need is someone to show you how to use the equipment you already have.
And, that’s just what you get when you subscribe to StudioStyles’ photography training center.
In this video tutorial, mentor Mike Luter will show you how in 15 minutes you can get professional grade photos using the Canon 580 flashes.
He starts building his lighting set-up with the main light, goes to the background light and then shows you how to add the hair/edge light to create a beautifully, flattering image.
Here’s a pull back shot of the lighting set-up.
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FREE Photo Tips on Selecting the Right Camera Lens
October 20, 2009 by Lee Hughes
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Selecting the right lens for a studio portrait session is extemely important. The wrong lens will produce distortions to the image.
In this FREE video tip, your instructor, Mike Luter, shows you the effect different lenses have on an image. Hint: When photographing a portrait, choose an 85-100mm lens for the best results.
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Lighting Tip on Photographing Babies
September 17, 2009 by Lee Hughes
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This lighting tip was given in response to a questions from one of our Forum subscribers. It illustrates how important it is to have direct access to a community of aspiring photographers and experienced photo mentors.
In this case, our subscriber is shooting something new to him – babies – and needed some lighting guidance
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H E L P – please!
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to light baby shoots? I have a couple of shoots coming up in the next couple of weeks with one 9 months and another 7 months. Now these little guys (girls actually) are not my favorite models and I really could do with some help with finding the best way to light them.
My studio is quite small (21’x15’) with polished timber flooring
I certainly want to be able to provide some really nice work for the parents but at this point I’m not quite sure where to start. I do know that I’m going to spend most of my time crawling around on the floor!!
Thanks in advance
Geoff from Western Australia
P.S. Thanks again for the help. By the way I love your videos – keep ‘em coming!!
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Instruction from the Forum:
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Remember with kids, it’s ESP. Expression Sells Portraits… and that’s what mom wants. I usually like to work with a large light source as the main light so I can focus on the child and not have to worry about the lighting as they move around on the set. Focus on the child and getting a good expression and mom will be happy.
With kids I usually go the route of simplicity… especially when they can walk. Light them just like a real person…. just smaller. Keep the light close to the floor. Use a large soft box as the main light – your 4′ x 2′6 or Octobox would work fine. Reflector for the fill and a background light.
You can also try window light with one reflector. I did it many times years ago. It works GREAT! .
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The Results
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OK guys, following the suggestions and after crawling around on the floor for an hour this evening here’s a few pics from the session. These are straight out of camera, warts and all.
Basic Setup:
5ft Octobox Camera Right feathered (about 1/3) towards Apex (the ‘model’) metered f11
Large 6′x4′ Reflector (Roscoflex N) camera left
Kicker camera left behind and at approx 45deg metered 5.65
Background light camera right firing across white background 8″ parabolic fitted with 20deg grid, barn doors and a basic red gell
Shot with Nikon D700 with Nikon 70-200 f2.8 (Portrait Picture Control) 1/125th F11
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Comments from Forum Members:
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Hey Geoff – I think you did a terrific job on these images! I love the second shot. The expression on her face is precious. Lighting is good on the first two, but the third is considerably darker. And the horizontal bands of color (I think it’s part of the wallpaper) behind her head is distracting. If these are right out of the camera, as you say they are, then I’m impressed. Great job! And thanks for the detailed lighting scenario.
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