Photography Techniques Articles

Reflectors and Light Tones

We use reflectors in photography to redirect or bounce light. They're four feet by four feet and are mounted onto reflector or combi stands. Reflectors have two sides to them. There is a hard, smooth...[more]

Bounced Flash Photography

Bounced flash photography is an excellent lighting strategy to fill your frame with soft light. Soft light has minimal shadows and the lighting appears to look very even, making your photographs look great. What Makes...[more]

Using Reflectors in Photography

When you're shooting out doors, you have two light source options: you can use big, day light balanced lights that cost a couple hundred bucks each to rent and also require a generator and cable...[more]

5 Products for Diffused Light

Diffused light makes images look soft and flattering. The exposures from diffused light are even and the shadows are minimal. But what is diffused light and how do you create it? Soft vs. Hard Light...[more]

How to use Diffused Lighting

Diffused lighting is commonly found in fashion and commercial photography. Diffused light is light that is shooting through diffusion material to make it soft. Before we can talk about how to achieve and use diffused...[more]

5 Steps to Making Your Own Light Box

Photographers love to have control over their light, and light boxes are one of their favorite tools. Light boxes or soft boxes are comprised of four parts: right, poles, box and diffusion. They allow you...[more]

Framing a Picture: The Rule of Thirds

One of the most common rules of framing a picture in photography, and other art forms, is the rule of thirds. It is typically one of the first things you learn when taking a formal photography course and is...[more]

Breaking the Rules for Framing a Picture

There are rules to be aware of in the digital photography arena, such as the rule of thirds and rules about framing a picture. However, just as with the rules of life, there are times when it is okay...[more]

How to Use Film Developing Supplies Efficiently

While processing prints, everyone invents their own routines when it comes to the process of using film developing supplies. The steps are similar, but ultimately we bring custom, flair and ritual when it comes to something...[more]

Fashion Photography: Location, Location, Location

Sometimes in fashion photography, the photography location matters more than the model. It can not only bring out the natural beauty of the model, but a new level of creativity to the portrait.OutsideWhen possible, it's preferable to...[more]

Fashion Photography: Outdoor vs Indoor

Fashion photography is a challenging, diverse, and always unpredictable professional career to pursue, choosing where to shoot the photography in an outdoor or indoor location can be a key part of the artistic process. A...[more]

When to Use a Tripod in Fashion Photography

Sometimes in fashion photography, it can be tricky to get that perfect shot. It may be a good idea to use a tripod in order to stabilize the camera.Keep it HandyThe best advice that can be...[more]

Three Fashion Photography Theme Ideas

Using a specific theme in a fashion photography project opens up an unlimited range of creative possibilities. This depends specifically on the scope of creativity inside the photographer's mind. The depth of expression is further enhanced by a specific...[more]

Finding Good Fashion Photography Backdrops

There are few things that affect a portrait more than the photography backdrops. While it may seem impossible to find the perfect backdrop, the tips listed below may help you choose the proper backdrop for your...[more]

How to Do Underwater Fashion Photography

Underwater fashion can make for interesting photo shoots, though the right shot can be difficult to capture. Not only does the model appear differently in the photos, the apparel and lighting may be hard to control....[more]

7 Food Photography Techniques

If you are a beginning photographer, you should try your hand at food photography. Many lucrative photography positions are available in the advertisement and media industries related to food photography.Step One - Start Out SmallThe...[more]

7 Food Photography Techniques

If you are a beginning photographer, you should try your hand at food photography. Many lucrative photography positions are available in the advertisement and media industries related to food photography.Step One - Start Out SmallThe...[more]

How to Choose Lights for Professional Outdoor Photography

When shooting outdoors, you need to make sure you have the proper photography lights with you. Shooting outside is much different than shooting indoors because you have far less control of the lighting. However, with...[more]

How to Choose Lights for Professional Indoor Photography

When choosing photography lights, the most important question for your strategy is where you're going to shoot. The lights that work best for an indoor shoot are completely different from what you would use outside....[more]

Fun Photo Editing: Fish-Eye

One of the best things about digital camera is that they make it possible to use software for all kinds of fun photo editing projects. There are lots of different projects that you can complete...[more]

Getting Supplies for Home Film Developing

Home film developing can be very rewarding. By developing your film at home, you can gain a knowledge of the photographic process and, in the long run, save some money. After developing your film, you...[more]

How to Prepare for Black and White Film Developing

Black and white film developing is rewarding to both the professional and amateur, but requires some preparation and forethought. Read the Steve's Digicams article "Getting Supplies for Home Film Developing" to get an idea of...[more]

Can You Cross Process Color Film?

One of the most interesting ways of getting impressive photography results is with Cross Processing. In this process, chemicals meant for a particular film type are used in another film type to create a dramatic...[more]