Lighting Tips

FJ400
Benefits Of Off-Camera Flash Vs Natural Light For Outdoor Portraits
As a portrait photographer, it’s important to be aware of the lighting conditions that you face in natural environments. Whether you are looking to use natural light or off-camera flash when shooti...

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Flash Photography Lighting Video Course for Beginners
In this free photography lighting video course, you’ll learn about on-camera lighting vs off-camera lighting, what power of flash to use in different situations, and the techniques for on-camera fl...

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Portrait Lighting Tips to Avoiding Glare in Glasses
When photographing subjects that are wearing glasses, you often run into the issue of capturing a glare off the lens. In this tutorial, photographer Ashley Boring walks you through avoiding unwante...

Eli Infante
Single Light Portraits On Location Using HSS & FJ200 Strobe
Inspired by the landscape in his native region of the Rio Grande Valley, Top Pro Photographer Eli Infante loves to capture scenes with unique architecture and props to tell his story. In this video...

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Create Depth and Control Light with Softbox Grids
In this video, Top Pro Ashley Boring breaks down the benefits of using softbox grids to help you create more impactful images and deeper shadows.
A common way to use grids is to isolate your subje...

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The Power of Color Theory in Photography with Lindsay Adler
In this video, professional portrait and fashion photographer Lindsay Adler discusses the power of color theory and how she implements color theory into her portrait work. The use of color can be o...

Creative Lighting
Colorful & Creative Lighting for Portraits
In this lighting breakdown, photographer Ashley Boring works with a colorful three-light setup using portable flashes and the [plink sku="4755"] for a portrait shoot. In collaboration with her mode...

FJ80 II Speedlight
How to Use a Speedlight for Portraits
There are a lot of great benefits to using a speedlight on camera. It's a quick and easy way to add light to your scene. Using a speedlight on camera is ideal for situations where you are constantl...