Photography Lighting: using flash to cope with challenging conditions

    | Photography Tips | 13/05/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: using flash to cope with challenging conditions

    In the final post in our Shoot Like A Pro series on photography lighting, we explain simple techniques for using flash to take control of your lighting environment.

    Bessel WP6 400Ws review: can you really take studio-grade lighting anywhere?

    | Accessories, Reviews | 04/05/2013 14:00pm
    Bessel WP6 400Ws portable flash system review: can you really take studio-grade lighting anywhere you go?

    In our Bessel WP6 400Ws review we test whether this new portable flash system can deliver the results you need and give you quality studio lighting anywhere you choose to shoot.

    Best flash diffuser: 6 top models tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 02/05/2013 00:01am
    Best flash diffuser: 6 top models tested and rated

    For softer, more natural-looking light, you need to add a diffuser to your flashgun. We test 6 of the top models available to help you find the best flash diffuser worth your money.

    Photography Lighting: simple ways of improving the light

    | Photography Tips | 22/04/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: simple ways of improving the light

    In our latest Shoot Like A Pro series post on photography lighting in all its forms, we take a look at some of the easy ways you can improve the light available to you.

    Best macro flash: 6 top models tested and rated

    | Accessories, Reviews | 18/04/2013 00:01am
    Best macro flash: 6 top models tested and rated

    What’s the best macro flash kit you can buy? We found six of the best options for close-up lighting to test how well they deliver controllable power and versatility.

    Photography Lighting: easy ways to take control from natural light to using flash

    | Photography Tips | 15/04/2013 00:01am
    Photography Lighting: take control of everything from natural light to off-camera flash

    In our new Shoot Like A Pro series we take an in-depth look at photography lighting and how you can take control of the elements to get more balanced, beautiful images. We start this week by taking a closer look at the character of light and how the quality of light will affect your images.

    Snoot Lighting: how to take moody strobist portraits using your hotshoe flash

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 14/04/2013 14:00pm
    Snoot Lighting: how to take moody strobist portraits using your hotshoe flash

    You might be surprised at how easy it is to create theatrical lighting for impressive portraits. By using your hotshoe flash and controlling the spread of light with a simple add-on tube, we show you how to create this dramatic snoot lighting effect.

    Rogue Master Lighting Kit Review: is this the best flash modifier you can buy?

    | Accessories, Reviews | 24/03/2013 14:00pm
    Rogue Master Lighting Kit Review: is this the best flash modifier ever?

    The Rogue Master Lighting Kit offers photographers enormous potential for bouncing, focusing or even changing the color temperature of light. So is this the best flash modifier for photographers? Find out in our Rogue Master Lighting Kit review.

    DIY Photography Hacks: soften pop-up flash with an empty milk carton

    | Photography Tips | 20/03/2013 11:42am
    DIY Photography Hacks: soften pop-up flash with an empty milk carton

    In the past we’ve showed you how to diffuse flash with foam and other materials… but let’s face it, these can look a bit unsightly. In our latest DIY Photography Hacks post we’ll show you how to use an empty milk carton as a more compact diffuser to soften pop-up flash.

    Flash Portraits: creative off-camera lighting techniques you have to try

    | Photography Tips, Portraits | 07/03/2013 01:00am
    Flash Portraits: creative off-camera lighting techniques you have to try

    Find out how to transform your outdoor portrait photography using these simple off-camera lighting techniques for making flash portraits everyone will love.