With my studio finally up, I spent this week learning about lighting setups. Similar to last week’s post about natural lighting, positioning of light sources alters the vibe completely. Shadows create drama, scenery and heightened composition. In the movies, lighting has always played a huge role in establishing characters and setting the scene. The entire …
A few weeks ago, I got to shoot my cousin Taylor for her health and fitness account, @tayshealth. Shooting outside in the late afternoon, it was a great exercise in experimenting with light. Here, I have some examples of how the direction of light can alter the photo completely. First, there are a few rules …
I’ve secured a space (a la little brother moving out of my parent’s house) to make into my own photo studio! Here is all of the basic gear needed to set up a studio on a budget. After reading photo blogs and watching video reviews, I chose things that are in my budget, but will …