Stepping into the studio for the first time can be a bit overwhelming for even the most seasoned on-location photographer. The studio has all sorts of mystique about it. It’s a bit like a hi-tech laboratory for photographs. Everything is supposed to be sanitary and perfect. Nothing in the studio is left to chance; photography [...]
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Studio Lighting
Posted by btighe428 on March 1st, 2011
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Tags: camera flash, continuous lighting, flash, hot lights, lighting setup, reflectors, softbox, strobe light, strobe lights, strobes, Studio, studio lighting, studio photographers, watts 
No Comments »Summer Photography: Fill In Flash
Posted by Rowena on June 19th, 2009
When taking photographs outside on a sunny day, you will notice issues of shadows especially when the sun is behind your subject, or you have placed them against a wall and the light is causing a harsh shadow. Fill in flash is a very useful technique that you can use to fill in the dark areas [...]
Part Two: Guide to flash
Posted by Rowena on May 27th, 2009
In the last post, we covered some reasons you may want to use flash – now what if you are ready to make an investment? Flashguns can be reasonably priced to quite expensive – this depends on the brand you go for and the model. Newer models have far more features but they will cost [...]
Part One: A guide to flash
Posted by Rowena on May 25th, 2009
Nearly all cameras, from your high end SLR’s to disposable cameras have a flash function on them. A necessary evil, flash adds light when necessary, so that even in the darkest scenarios, a decent, sharp photograph can be captured. These days, we have digital cameras so we can see how the flash is doing immediately; [...]
The Importance of Lighting in Photography
Posted by melissa s on August 5th, 2008
Do you remember being fascinated by the pictures you took at your vacation? The action of the waterfall in motion seemed real. The colorful beetle that drank a dew drop from a bright green leaf made an array of emotions run through your heart. The dolphins caught in their flight made you leap with joy. [...]
So, really, when should I use the flash?
Posted by Greg on April 28th, 2008
So you’ve just seen the most wonderful photo opportunity jump right out in front of you and scream to have it’s picture taken. The baby is just so cute, and it’s got this HUGE smile, and even has a little grin on it’s face. You grab your trusty camera, flip it on and start to [...]
Olympus SP-560UZ Firmware Version 3.1
Posted by admin on December 16th, 2007
The Olympus company now makes it possible for the SP-560UZ superzoom digital camera to gain a wireless flash thanks its release of the firmware version 3.1. The update allows the camera to wirelessly control multiple Olympus flash units such as the FL-50R and FL-36R. The firmware version is now available to download via Olympus Master [...]
Tips: Flash & washed out colors
Posted by admin on July 6th, 2007
If you’re taking a close-up shot, you might find that the flash is simply too powerful. There are a few techniques that you can use to avoid this. try standing back and using zoom lens to get closer to your subject, or place a piece of tracing paper or white cloth over the flash bulb [...]
