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“How To Build” Studio Portrait Lighting

admin — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:11:05 +0000

A quick slideshow of how I Build my Studio Lighting setup for doing Portrait Photography.

Most of the time everyone throws on all their lights @ once which leaves room for the unknown.

Perhaps you have Hotspots or that unwanted look, Take a look @ this clip and give it a try. Let me know how it went.

Hope it helps!

http://www.sdphotoforum.com

Duration : 0:3:11

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Freezing motion in the studio

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:50:20 +0000

Even the best studio lights can struggle to capture sharp results on moving subjects. It’s got nothing to do with shutter speed and everything to do with flash duration.

For more background information checkout my blog at
http://gavtrain.blogspot.com

Larger image at http://www.flickr.com/photos/photogavin/4303772116

Strobist info:
Camera: Canon 40D
Lens: Canon 24-105L
Aperture: f8
Shutter Speed: 1/200th sec
ISO: 400
File type: RAW
Flash: Canon 580EXII
Flash Mode: E-TTL
Radio Triggers: Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 & Mini TT1

Duration : 0:5:34

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Studio lighting for white backgrounds

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:25:11 +0000

Getting a studio quality pure white background is harder then it sounds. Digital photo expert Gavin Hoey demonstrates a simple two light set up that will give you great portrait lighting every time.

Lights: Elinchrom D-Lite

http://www.gavinhoey.co.uk

Duration : 0:3:6

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Simple Flash Portrait Photography Tips by Dom Bower

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:42:27 +0000

Video showing / demonstrating how to take a nice portrait photo using flash indoors (studio).
Photos taken with the nikon D300, nikon 50mm f1.4 and with the nikon cls sb900 flash and also the sb800.
Video goes through normal non flash photo to umbrella flash and then simple high key looking images.

www.dombower.com

Duration : 0:6:20

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Sitting Room-To-Studio – Photography – Strobist

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:21:59 +0000

Memphis based photographer, Kevin Charles Schmidt gives you a behind the scenes look at an everyday location family portrait session.

Duration : 0:4:42

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Sitting Room-To-Studio – Photography – Strobist

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:21:59 +0000

Memphis based photographer, Kevin Charles Schmidt gives you a behind the scenes look at an everyday location family portrait session.

Duration : 0:4:42

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Creative Flash Portrait Photography, Tutorials and Ideas by Dom Bower

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:02:26 +0000

Here is a video to give some ideas tips and suggestions of the more creative looks you can give your portrait photos. Some of my terminology may not be totally correct, and i may get in trouble from other photographers for giving away all these creative secrets! But hey! I am all about giving. However i would love to recieve more of your suggestions and also if you have any photos that you have taken using these techniques or more advanced ones please make a quick video and send them in or contact me on my website www.dombower.com

Kind regards

Dom

Photos taken with the nikon D300, and Tokina 11-16 mm f2.8 (around £500)
flashes were the nikon sb900 (around £350) and sb800 (around £290)
Flash stands cost around £40, the heads cost about an extra £30 and the umbrella about £30 as well.

Duration : 0:9:59

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Creative Flash Portrait Photography, Tutorials and Ideas by Dom Bower

admin — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:02:26 +0000

Kind regards

Dom

Duration : 0:9:59

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Portrait photography in sunny weather using flash – Week 55

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:14:56 +0000

Sunny weather is great, unless you want to take portrait photos. Bright light often means harsh shadows on your subject. In this video digital expert Gavin Hoey http://www.gavtrain.com will look at using on and off camera flash to control the light and get some great results.

Duration : 0:5:41

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How to Photograph a Model: Photo Studio Tips : Using Flash as Key Light for Photo Shoot

admin — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:14:50 +0000

Learn how to use a studio flash a the key light for shooting a model with expert photography tips from a professional photographer in this free online photography instructional video clip.

Expert: Rob Mitchell
Bio: Rob Mitchell has been shooting fashion for more than 15 years, having worked with some of the countrys top models and magazines. He has photographed the Rolling Stones, Santana and the Beach Boys.
Filmmaker: Rob Mitchell

Duration : 0:2:55

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