Polarising filters are an important addition to anyone’s kit bag. They can reduce reflections, increase saturation and add punch to bright sunlit scenes. They work by filtering the light into one plane using two separate polarising elements, one of which rotates. When light reflects off a surface, it scatters in multiple directions. When you turn […]
Understanding Light Articles
Ambient light is my favorite when it comes to lighting subjects. This is mostly due to the fact that it is the most natural looking light you can get, and also the cheapest version of them all since it is free. Ambient light, also known as natural light, means that you use only what the […]
For anyone starting out in photography, a flash gun is one of the earliest pieces of equipment we aspire to. Problem is, it can all be a bit daunting – strange numbers, new terminology, brand names we may not recognise. The process can be a bit stressful – which gun do I buy, how do I […]
A photograph is essentially light permanently captured on a medium. Photography is all about the way you capture light. The camera itself doesn’t recognize a cat from a dog, or a tree from a building. All the camera knows is the abundance or lack of light. Believe it or not, it is that simple for the camera. […]
Mixed lighting can be one of the most challenging situations for any photographer. It can happen at a venue, in the studio, or even outside using fill in flash or where man made light interferes with daylight. Today we are going to take a look at what mixed lighting is and how to cope with […]
If you have been looking up flashes, you’ve probably seen that there are regular ones, and flashes that are capable of high-speed sync. Generally, high-speed sync capable flashes are somewhat more expensive in comparison with their regular counterparts. However, don’t rush out to buy the cheaper one because, in this case, buying the more expensive one […]