How to dramatically change your studio lighting with a gridded stripbox
How to dramatically change your studio lighting with a gridded stripbox
I have posted before about one of my most favorite light modifiers in the studio - a gridded Profoto 1’x6’ strip-box (B&H / Amazon). It is a surprisingly adaptable light source in how you can swivel it and tilt it and rotate it. This tall stripbox gives a soft light, but highly directional. Once you realize you don't have to use stripboxes in a strict vertical position, a lot of options open up. For example: Using a gridded stripbox as the main light (model: Claudia) Profoto: Read more inside...Camera & flash settings : high-speed flash sync & off-camera lighting
Camera and flash settings : high-speed flash sync & off-camera lighting
I recently had the pleasure of photographing a remarkable young dancer from Slovakia, Sara Sobolova, who was visiting New York on a 2-week long training event for ballet dancers. Her mom arranged for a photo session in New York since this is her first time here, and because, let's face it, New York is a big deal! This is one of my favorite images from the sequences we shot in various spots in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Below is the pullback shot to show the lighting -- a Profoto B10X flash Read more inside...Dramatic and dynamic lighting for group photos
Dramatic and dynamic lighting for group photos
This group photo appeared as part of a sequence of images, for a story on the CEO for a financial magazine. The group photo was a composite of a number of photos of the individuals. For a first attempt though, I took a safe shot first of the group with two Profoto B1 flashes bounced into the hallways behind me (photo shown below) … but it kinda looked dull in comparison to the final collage image which the client much more preferred. For this collage / composite photo, I had my assistant light each person individually with a Profoto Read more inside...Compact, portable off-camera lighting : Profoto A2 flash
Compact, portable off-camera lighting : Profoto A2 flash & Clic softbox
Very often when I use off-camera lighting on location, I'm not among for dramatic lighting, but rather using the off-camera lighting to enhance the existing light. I want to get a cleaner, slightly more punchy look - but one where the use of flash might not be that immediately obvious. To this end, I love using light-weight portable off-camera lighting. Something compact that is easy to carry, and easy for my assistant to hold up. When working in Manhattan, the use of a light-stand might get you in trouble in Read more inside...studio lighting : gridded stripboxes and gels
Studio lighting : gridded stripboxes and gels
Working with Uncured, doing promotional photos of the band members. They wanted a variety of photos in the studio, but with a dramatic look and with splashes of color. With that in mind, we kept the lighting consistent ... but changed out the gels for the various sequences. The idea was to get a variety of looks in terms of the colors and how the light fell ... and be able to make the changes quickly, without requiring long setup times. The pullback shot will show the lighting setup: -- Two lights high up against the background to Read more inside...Studio photography : Improvising on lighting setups
Studio photography : Improvising on lighting setups
Declan in the studio. This kid, only 8 years old, brought the suaveness and confidence of James Bond to the photo session. It was quite a treat to work with someone so young, but who had specific ideas of how he wanted to present himself, to the extent that this was somewhat of a collaboration. camera : Sony A1 (Amazon / B&H) lens : Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 GM ii (B&H / Amazon) lighting: lots of Profoto gear of course. See the description below for the setup. Read more inside...Dance photography – studio lighting with dramatic shadows
Dance photography - studio lighting with dramatic shadows
Jaqlin and I wanted to create photos in the studio that captured the sheer power in her dance movements. It took several tries for me to get her at the peak of her jump. The lighting here is very simple — a single Profoto B1x 500Ws flash (B&H / Amazon), and the Profoto Magnum reflector (B&H / Amazon). With the flash high up on a light-stand in the studio, I wanted it to simulate hard sunlight, with the shadow of Jaqlin, the dancer, being part of the design of the image. The shadow has Read more inside...Headshot Photography : adapting the lighting setup
Headshot Photography : adapting the lighting setup
With headshot photography in the studio, there are several setups such that consistently give great, repeatable results. One such lighting setup is Clamshell Lighting, for example. The results are always solid. Just looks great. In this link with articles on headshot photography, you can read up about some of these lighting setups. While I alway enjoy working with clients to give them outstanding headshots and business portraits, it is an extra bit of fun when I meet a client who wants something extra. Something a little different Read more inside...Review : Profoto A2 flash & Clic light modifiers
Review : Profoto A2 flash & Clic light modifiers
Profoto has created an entire system of portable lighting with accessories around their Profoto A2 flash (B&H / Amazon). With this behind-the-scenes video, I show how I used the Profoto A2 flashes and accessories during a photo session with a friend, Franklin Elliot, who is a musician and actor (Instagram / Youtube). The intent was to create a series of promotional photos, with a variety of looks. During the extended photo session, we achieved 5 different setups. I want to highlight one Read more inside...- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 11
- Next Page »