Did you ever try taking a photo where, maybe, you have moved in very close to a tiny subject so you can fill the frame and suddenly the camera refuses to take the shot and the image constantly goes in and out of focus? It yes, then you’ve tried taking a shot...
I’ve always had a problem with wrap around lighting. I use it, but the explanations I read of it don’t explain to me what it is. For the anal retentive among us, it doesn’t make sense; after all, light travels in straight lines, doesn’t it? How could...
As you explore the world of photography, one technical term you’ll often encounter is “crop sensor.” This vital component of many cameras shapes how images are captured and perceived, and yet in my view you can largely forget about it. In this article, I’ll...
What is an 18% Gray Card? An 18% gray card is a standardized tool in photography. It’s usually a flat piece of cardboard or plastic (Lasolite have collapsible one available), that reflects 18% of the light that hits it. This level of reflectance represents a...
My challenge to myself; create a suitable lighting scenario for a photoshoot that would be easy to set up and would produce guaranteed results every time. An Overview of The Technique: Using only a single flashgun, bounce the light off a white wall and then...
