Photographic techniques with a camera
You don’t always need flash to create stunning portraits. Believe it or not, the images contained in this post were shot using nothing but natural light. No flash. No reflectors or other modifiers. Just beautiful, soft, natural light.
So, where do you find it? Soft light is all around us. You just need to know where to look for it.
The more I use them, the more I am coming to appreciate the versatility and speed that working with small flashes can give. Take my recent shoot with Alana for example. Continue reading Speed lighting on location »
I wrote a few posts a little while ago, On the grid… and On the grid… Part 2 about the SpeedGrid grid spots, what they are and what they do. I’ve used them from time to time on my shoots, and the more I do, the more I am starting to relish in the incredible qualities of ths pencil thin beam of light from a speedlight.
They’re brilliant at adding drama and edginess to a shot as in the one at the top of this post or Continue reading SpeedGrid – A little spot of light »
Last Saturday I was really fortunate to have a test shoot with the amazing Sophia (pictured) and thought this would be a good opportunity to try out the new softbox.
I’ve wanted to try my hand at making this shot for a while now but have been unable to make it happen until my recent shoot with Tumi.
It was actually far more straightforward than I had imagined too.
Tumi was actually sitting on a bench in the street for this shot. If as night though which helped a lot. She was lit by a single 580exII with a grid (1/8″ Honl SpeedGrid) and I’d feathered the light to just kiss the side of her face. She had to sit really still for this shot. The light from the speedgrid is pencil thin and the slightest movement could ruin the shot. Nevertheless, she carried it off very well.
The speedgrid is definitely a must have for any strobist. They’re versatile, quick and very simple to use.
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