Speedlites , simply stated, are accessory flashes that attach to the hot shoe of your DSLR. By raising the light source above the camera, the speedlite produces a more pleasing effect than the harsh head-on shadow cast by the
WINTER EXPOSURE (PHOTOGRAPHIC, THAT IS)
Have we had enough of cold and snow yet? Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like it’s going away any time soon. So – if you have the itch to get out and take some photos anyway but are disappointed
Handheld Meters Explained
We’ve all seen the portrait photographer holding a white-domed object next to the subject’s face to take a light reading. So why is that being done? Why not just let the camera do its automatic exposure thing and take the
Balancing Ambient Background and Subject Using Fill Flash
I’ve often ranted in my courses about how horrible mid-day light is for photography. Apart from the colour temperature concerns – an overly bluish, cold tinge to the light – harsh shadows cast from overhead are unflattering, particularly on human subjects. The