Lighting and Portraiture Tutorials

Off-Camera Lighting for Small Flash Units

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Here’s a new video tutorial from the Photography in 3 Minutes series.  In this episode, I demonstrate how to setup a flash on a light stand, with an umbrella modifier.

Podcast #30: Wedding Photography Tips with Neil van Niekerk

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Interview with Neil van Niekerk, a photographer and photography book author who works in and around the NYC area. Lots of example photos in this video. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

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What we talk about:

  • Wedding photography workflow
  • Best practices for avoiding problems
  • What makes a good second shooter

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Video: Creating Background Color with Gels and Flash

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Here’s a new video tutorial from the Photography in 3 Minutes series.  In this episode, I demonstrate how to quickly create a colored background and avoid contaminating it with the main light used on your subject.  Model:  Danielle

Podcast #29: Interview with Photographer Joe Asencios

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In this episode, an interview with Chicago-based photographer, Joe Asencios. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

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What we talk about:

  • Sacrificing for your photography
  • Joe’s lighting, settings, and post-processing methodology
  • Finding and working with great models

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