Lighting How To

The flash vs natural light debate is almost as old as photography itself. (Or at least as old as flash photography itself.) Photographer Craig Beckta recently jumped into the fray with the below video, which is titled “7 Reasons Why Flash Is Better for Portraits Than Natural Light.”

The flash bracket has become the “forgotten accessory” in photography but it’s still an essential tool if you’re looking to achieve consistent studio-quality lighting on the fly.

Many photographers prefer the look and feel of natural light people pictures, whether they're shooting environmental portraits in the field or working in a makeshift studio at home. There are also shooters who simply avoid flash photography at all costs because of a misconception that it's too complicated for their rudimentary skills.

Posing a model properly can make or break portrait photos, especially when using a single flash to light the images. In the video below, you’ll learn eight simple poses for achieving attractive results.

Have you ever spoiled an otherwise great shot by clipping highlights on a sunlit wildlife subject? Maybe a bright white bird is blown out and totally devoid of detail, or perhaps it's just the wings that are grossly overexposed.

Winter is officially over and spring has finally sprung, and that means it’s time to pull out a macro lens and bone up on your skills. The quick video below provides five very helpful tips that are different from those we’ve discussed in the past.

People are spending more time on the beach to escape the sweltering heat and there's no better way for photographers to enjoy these outings than by capturing beautiful portraits that tell a welcome story.