All of you guys know that problem: Do I need ocatboxes, softboxes, more direct or indirect lighting? Is this guy using any color gels? How exaclty does everything behind the camera look and how’s the “light design” of this image? – If you’re wondering about all of that just like most photographers do, you’ve absoluteley come to the right place! ... Read More »
Well, that’s a great present that came in shortly before christmas! We’ve got 8 new lighting setups for you – try them out, play around with them and shoot many great pictures and photos using them! The download is located down below at the end of the article. Minimalistic use with only one light is the easisest way to set up these ... Read More »
He was very quick in joining us – here’s our interview with Stefan for you! The video contains amazing 90min of discussion and talk between Stefan Kohler from RAWexchange.de and Johannes. And as always: Your questions were in there as well! Those two give you one and a half hours of entertainment! We’re talking about different light sizes and it’s sources. ... Read More »
A great example on how to easily experiment around and learn with set.a.light 3D! This week I had a session with a part time model from Gibraltar and while presenting my thoughts for the shoot, I asked her what she would like to do. She came up with the idea of a coloured portrait and sent me the well known ... Read More »
And here goes the next one! We love our interview-series – that’s why it’s already time for the next crowd-pleaser! Stefan explains the world of photoshop in his “How-Tos”. Packages, Bundels and special offers – the shop is full of them! :) Next to his single files and videotrainings there are many backgrounds and overlays as well. We do know ... Read More »
Wow! Dan Hostettler told us a lot of insider news and tips from his work ! Where am I able to see that? – Well, you’re already there! It’s time for episode #03 of Flashing Camera Frenzy! Dan tells us how he fells shooting sexy women all day long ;) and why he’s glad he has a talented make-up artist! Dan calls ... Read More »
Now it’s getting prominent! After we just published episode #02, we’re going straight to the next one. Dan Hostettler is well-known when it comes to studio photography and he regularly shoots important and popular playmates. He will be our newest guest in “Flashing Camera Frenzy”. The picture on the right side is from Dan’s “Fast Glam Beauty Dish Setup” with Melisa ... Read More »
Hey there everybody! Heiko Kanzler has brought lots of new impressions when he answered our questions in a new episode of Flashing Camera Frenzy!! The long version is available here, on Facebook and YouTube: You have to watch this! :) We talk about Heikos long and hard journey into photography and on how to get from a beginner level to professional photos! Dear Heiko, ... Read More »
The second episode of “Flashing Camera Frenzy” is coming! People who don’t know about Heiko Kanzler should probably change that! Mostly, because Heiko shows a great example on how to get from amateur photography onto a professional level. Regarding his way from the odd beginnings as an amateur photographer to the great pictures he is shooting right now is a great idea ... Read More »
Let’s start very easy: Color contrasts are the differences between colors, which distinguish them from each other. Contrasts help you generate tension in your images. You can emphasize specific areas or take away the attention from them. According to the theory of light, there are seven color contrasts in nature, which you can also use in photography. Those are the ... Read More »
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