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Lighting On the Salt Flats with UPAA!

pay per click advertising There is hard light. And then there is the diamond edged, stiletto-like sun that careens relentlessly across the Salt Flats of Utah. The cracked, lifeless earth seems to have the only appropriate response. Just, you know, … Continue reading

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Assembling a Lightweight Lighting Kit for Photography

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 tech have made it … 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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