Lighting Tips

6+ Tips for Fresh and Sustainable Food Photography by Olha Afanasieva

The Taste of Summer: Fresh and Sustainable Food Photography by Olha Afanasieva

Food photographer Olha Afanasieva discusses her inspiration for lush garden picks, leaving a minimal footprint, and her process throughout.

Lighting in Photography: A Guide for Great Stock Photos

Lighting in Photography: A Guide for Great Stock Photos

There are many types of lighting in photography, and it’s critical to pin-point the best photo lighting in a stock asset. Here’s how.

How to Shoot Photography in Poor Lighting

Lighting can make or break your photography. Learn the skills and techniques to overcome these common challenging light scenarios. 

Thomas Mueller’s Masterful Photos of Abandoned Buildings

Thomas Mueller’s photos of abandoned architecture will send shivers down your spine. Here he shares candid tips on how to capture the allure.

How to Photograph in Candlelight

How to Photograph in Candlelight

Bring your photography to life with soft, ambient candlelight. Learn what techniques and effects to harness behind the lens.

7 Tips for Capturing Striking Night Photos

7 Tips for Capturing Striking Night Photos

Tap into the magic of night photography with these useful techniques for capturing breathtaking scenes in the dark.

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Pro Tips for Incorporating Flash Photography into Your Repertoire

From external flashes to imitating this trendy look with editing, learn how to capture stellar flash photography with tips from seven pros.

Natural Light Photography: How to Take Photos at Any Time of Day

The three components of natural light photography are color temperature, light direction, and light intensity. Here’s how to apply them to any shot.

Blue Hour Photography: How to Expose Correctly and Find the Right Light

Blue Hour Photography: How to Expose Correctly and Find the Right Light

Here’s are a few things you should consider before buying and preparing equipment for your next blue hour photography shoot.

Golden Hour Photography: How to Work with Light and Shadows

Golden Hour Photography: How to Work with Light and Shadows

From lenses, to reflectors, here are a few different things to consider before heading out for your next golden hour shoot.

Electroluminescent Wire: A Different Type of Long Exposure

Electroluminescent Wire: A Different Type of Long Exposure

Coming up with new ways to shoot long exposure photography can be a challenge. In this tutorial, let’s discuss working with electroluminescent wire.

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13 Photographers on Lighting Techniques for Small-Budget Shoots

Even the pros have to work under a budget. Try these simple but cost-effective DIY techniques for lighting any photo shoot.