By John Aldred, DIYPhotography.net, August 30, 2016 One of the problems many new photographers face is red-eye. Using your camera’s built in flash in dark environments is usually the cause. But, have you ever wondered what exactly is the reason for this phenomenon? This video from SciShow explains the problem with some easy to understand science. It… Continue reading This is What Causes Red-Eye In Photographs
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5 TIPS TO GET GREAT LIGHT FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
By John Aldred, DIYPhotography, August 3, 2016 Shooting outside in bright sunlight scares many photographers. I always see people saying to not go out and shoot portraits when the sun’s high in the sky. To wait until golden hour and shoot in the sunset, or only go out on a cloudy day. Well, I think that’s nonsense. There’s… Continue reading 5 TIPS TO GET GREAT LIGHT FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
HOW TO CREATE SHAFTS OF LIGHT IN-CAMERA IN YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEO
By John Aldred, DIYPhotography.net, July 22, 2016 Creating Shafts of Light Adding shafts of light to your photos in post is pretty common, but doing it in camera is even easier. All it takes is a little know how and maybe a smoke machine. In this video from The Slanted Lens, Jay P. Morgan walks… Continue reading HOW TO CREATE SHAFTS OF LIGHT IN-CAMERA IN YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEO
TWO QUICK TIPS TO OVERCOME HARSH DAYLIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTING TOOLS
By John Aldred, DIYPhotography.net, July 12, 2016 Creating portraits outdoors in harsh sunlight is a pain. It’s why people tell you to not go out and do it during a bright sunny day, and to wait until golden hour. Personally, I love it, although I’m often doing it with flash or reflectors but it can be… Continue reading TWO QUICK TIPS TO OVERCOME HARSH DAYLIGHT WITHOUT LIGHTING TOOLS
ONE FLASH IS ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE AMAZING PORTRAITS
By John Aldred, DIYPhotography, July 4, 2016 If you’ve only got one flash, or you’re about to dive into flash, and aren’t sure how many lights you need, or which lights to get in order to shoot portraits, then you’ll probably want to watch this video from Joe Edelman. In it, you’ll see that it’s… Continue reading ONE FLASH IS ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE AMAZING PORTRAITS