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Assembling a Lightweight Lighting Kit for Photography

pay per click advertising In many photographic genres, it’s important not only to have powerful lighting gear, but also to minimize the gear’s weight and keep it portable! Old-school lights were pretty hefty, but thankfully, advancements in batteries and LED … Continue reading

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Photography Lighting Setups Explained: A Beginner’s Guide

Light is everything in photography. It might be a cliché, but without light, there would be no image! Sometimes, you’re dependent on natural light; other times, you’ll have more control. In this article, I’ll explain a variety of lighting setups … Continue reading

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Lampshades, Tubs, and Profoto Lighting!

I did put a lampshade on the ever-patient Amber Tutton‘s head. (And it wasn’t even a New Year’s Eve party!) But the location offered more than lampshades. We spent the day making other images, taking advantage of the wonderful old … Continue reading

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Building a Lighting Grid with the Profoto Connect Pro!

Ok, so you got your basic black room. And then, you light it. Extensively. Let’s start at the beginning. Why can’t you use one flash and shutter drag? Good question. A) Because the assignment was to use lots of lights. … Continue reading

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Continuous vs Strobe Lighting for Photography

Any time you consider buying new lighting equipment, it can be a daunting decision. There are more choices in the lighting world than almost anywhere else in photography. One of the simplest such choices is also one of the most … Continue reading

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