lighting

I am looking to buy so lighting to do some pictures at home.... by Guest
I am looking to buy so lighting to do some pictures at home.What type of lighting should I get? studio lighting Or continuous lighting?
How do I get dark, dramatic lighting in a portrait? (plus photoshop if necessary). PLEASE HELP! by ghostieeee
Hi, I'm doing a portraiture project for my photography class. I want dark, dramatic lighting like this: http://i43.tinypic.com/1grjly.jpg I would like a black background with light shining ...
Cheap Lighting and Useful??? by juanital
I've been looking for lighting and since I really don't have a grasp on the different types but figured a SB600 + would be a good place to start- however in the meantime I came across thi...
studio lighting for beginner by michelle1130
...ginner photographer wanting to set up a home studio to photograph children however i dont know what kind of lighting to buy. I have everything else besides the lights and need some direction here than...
lighting help... by codykrr
...no external flash system and am straped for cash(arent we all) so i have been using a CF bulb for my extra lighting...now here is the problem. 1. there not bright enough. 2, there either red spectru...
how to eliminate shadows using studio lighting and white bac... by beginner
how to eliminate shadows using studio lighting and white background
Indoor lighting by SareBearPhotography
... and drapped the black fabric over it. Took a few pictures of Chris (my hubby) in front of it...but....the lighting is sucking. He is NOT a photogenic person to start with but omg my photos are horr...
definition of top lighting by sh
i want to ask about definition of top lighting...because on Internet there are not much info about it...
Portable portrait lighting kit by Nicolas
Hi I can't seem to make up my mind on the lighting kit I need to buy. It needs to be easily portable. I shoot families and babies in sometimes small rooms, so besides being portable I need to ha...
how do we do outdoor daylight lighting for still and video s... by Guest
how do we do outdoor daylight lighting for still and video shoot
I need some advice on lighting a white background in a studi... by Guest
I need some advice on lighting a white background in a studio. I have 2 400 watt lastolite lights (from the lumin 8 range) Any advice on how to get the best results?
Simple Lighting Technique by H2OJunkie
Jim had requested that I tell how I did this photo. It is an extremely simple lighting technique that anyone with a flash can repeat. The weather that day was really bad (it was raining during ...
Choosing lighting for clothing shoots? Please help by Christine
...amera is a Nikon coolpix 8700 which does ok. I am working on a budget and thought about possibly buying the lighting equpment first and use my Nikon til I could save up to get a really good camera, le...
lighting by carlosr77
Regarding the Original post. Let me suggest this. If you obtain a book on photography lighting or take a class on lighting, this will open the door to the road you want to take in lighting equipment...
How did I do on the lighting here? by MusicMan5
... This was shot with a 24-105mm f/4 lens on a crop sensor camera. It was shot in eTTL also. Here is how the lighting was setup: A nice simple setup. At this point I am looking for a portrait/hea...
Lighting for Vamp shoot by john101477
hey all, trying to work out my lighting here and wanted to share what my concerns are and get an idea of what your thoughts are. first off i still have not been able to get any full size lights so i a...
Studio Lighting on a Football Field? by OrcaBob
I had some pretty interesting lighting at a soccer game the other evening. The game started in late daylight and ended under the stadium lights. This photo is from late in the game. What surprised me ...
Winning In No Win Lighting Situations by H2OJunkie
In my last blog I discussed separating the elements of a photo. If you have not yet read that, I would recommend reading that post before you look at this one. I was asked to do a shoot this weeken...
I am a novice photographer and am setting up a studio at hom... by Guest
...tudio at home. I am looking at buying some lights for portraits, and am not sure if I should get continuous lighting or flash lighting? and if I only get one lighting system, what wattage should I go ...
Lighting??? Strobes vs Continuous by OrcaBob
As far as I know about studio lighting (I'm still learning, myself), the general rule was that continuous lighting was hot and got uncomfortable for live models. Makeup melted. Clothing sometimes...
a recent portrait by OrcaBob
...039;t want the hairlight spilling onto the backdrop or adding glare to the shot. Excellent job of manual lighting. Now that you've got the backdrop and the lighting, just experiment with your ...
Light question - Strobe lights and continuous - what is the difference? by OrcaBob
Now the distinctions aren't so simple. Some lighting systems use fluorescent lights, which can be continuous but still relatively cool. One advantage to strobe lighting in portraiture is that ...
High Contrast Portrait by Wes23
"In photography, "Rembrandt lighting" refers not to the general way Rembrandt used light, but to a specific lighting angle that results in a triangle of light on the trailing cheekbone....
lens for a group shot question by Swoozie
Black socks will do.. Put the word out.. I still think some back lighting will help bring out those uniforms.. Side lighting will help too.. Good Luck, Mark! Looking forward to seeing the end results....
Photo of the day/week Feb 14-21 by OrcaBob
Stari, That's an incredible shot! The sunset on the clouds is great, but it's the lighting on the wagon that really steals the picture. Was that lighting a result of a slow shutter or ...
Photography Job by SallyG
...ce and equiptment i have little. i know how to use my SLR and my DSLR, i have little experience with studio lighting becuase i mostly use available lighting. AAHHHHH i am freaking out and i need help...
Product Catalog by FloppyDog
...n from the background being as I'm not (yet) really using it correctly. I'm still working on the lighting setup for these product shoots, but the backdrop still makes it much easier to mask...
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