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Choosing a Tripod

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September 23, 2014

For lighting photographers, the first thing to consider about a tripod is this: a tripod is your most powerful light.

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SCL-OE-04: Cheap, Portable Outdoor Light Source

September 14, 2018

No matter how long you have been doing something, be it lighting or photography or, well, anything , you're never too old to be dumbstruck by a cool new idea. Take the linens drying on the line above, for example. In the right frame of mind they are essentially super-portable outdoor light sources. Read more »

SLC-OE-03: How to Choose a Softbox for your Speedlights

August 22, 2018

Umbrellas are a great first light mod: cheap, easy to use, easy to transport. But softboxes can give you more control, both in the beam's edge and with reduced light leakage. The photo above was shot with a single speedlight and a small softbox. Today we'll look at how to choose a softbox that will marry well with your speedlight, and do so without spending a lot of money. Read more »

SLC-1L-05: Living in the In-Between

December 11, 2018

Our eyes are wonderful devices. They are autofocus, auto-zoom, autoexposure, and (to a large degree) auto white balance. Our cameras, on the other hand, see things more objectively. Today, how to finesse that difference when adding light. Read more »