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Using a Light Meter for Proper Exposure
June 6th, 2009
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I have heard the phrase “I don’t need no stinking light meter†more times than I can count, your LCD display and histogram are all you need for a perfect exposure right? Would you be surprised if I told you that your camera was lying to …
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Variations on a Two-Light Theme, Pt. 2…
May 27th, 2009
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A couple weeks ago I posted about the Strobist article “Variations on a Two-Light Theme, Pt. 1″, well yesterday they posted part 2 of the series – “Variations on a Two-Light Theme, Pt. 2″. So if you were anything like me you’ll wanna jump right over there and take a …
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Six DIY grid projects…
May 15th, 2009
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I have several gridspots (grids), one “professional” and several “do it yourself” kind (I have the pro one only because it was given to me), and use them quite a bit. For those who don’t have one or haven’t used one before, these are handy dandy little light modifiers. A …
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I Love Strobist…
May 12th, 2009
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Today David Hobby started a series “Variations on a Two-Light Theme, Pt. 1″. In it he shows you how, with just two flashes, you can get a great portrait. Run, don’t walk, over to Strobist and read the full story.
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Studio Strobes vs. Off Camera Flashes…
April 21st, 2009
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Yesterday Scott Kelby’s post “Studio Strobes vs. Small Off-Camera Flashes” discusses the pros and cons of both these lighting options and is well worth the read. Personally, I fall on the side of the “off-camera flash” category for a handful of reasons: 1. The cost – lighting can be an …
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Lighting Modifiers 101 – Studio Lighting
April 18th, 2009
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by Peter Zack
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Photo courtesy Don Kittle
Don Kittle used the winter months well to learn more about studio lighting. He’s taken several basic setups and provided some great examples of how each light will affect the image. I think Don has provided a valuable …
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30 people + 1 flash = great portrait!…
April 14th, 2009
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This is going to be short and sweet, as the impact is more visual than written. Zack Arias (of One Light fame) took a portrait of 30 people in a theater using a single Nikon SB-25 speedlight and a Gary Fong Lightsphere. The results speak for themselves, see it here. …
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