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Hi everyone, I have purchased 3 very cheap Bowens 750 lights in great condition apart from 1 circular bulb broken on delivery which the seller (not on here AFAIK) is replacing. The deal was just for the lights, so i now need some advice as to triggers, stands etc to be able to set up a small...

After failing to take some photos I wanted this weekend, I realised I need a HSS capable flash. I use Nikon and currently have two of the YN560iii and the YN560-TX controller. So which would you recommend? Budget wise if I would prefer not to spend more than £160. I’d also like recommendations...

So I've been thinking about a new modifier. After research I believe a parabolic softbox will give me the light control and contrast etc. To produce the looks I want. Wondering whether people have any particular suggestions as what to get/avoid etc. I am on a budget, so not looking to spend...

The purpose of this tutorial is to demonstrate the importance of light with regards to the quality of the image. The reason for for this demonstration came about due to a conversation on the Micro Four Thirds Forum. One of the members pointed out that whilst they were lighting tutorials, some...

Hi guys, I have a couple of SB800 speedlites and was thinking of buying a boom arm and softbox to stick on one of them with the possibility of using it for outdoor portraits/weddings etc.. I'm after something quite light so if I have an assistant, he/she will be able to carry it without too...

This image was developed for use with the food photography side of the business and has become quite widely recognised since we started using it a few years ago. The spoon was clamped to a lightstand out of frame to the left, ensuring there was a stable target for the strawberry. (Note: By...

This was a very simple, but effective setup. The image was taken quite late in the evening and in darkness. All light is provided by off-camera flash, and the downside was having to setup by touch in the dark. We had a solitary LED torch, which helped, but it took a great deal longer to setup...

This was from a lighting course I ran a little while ago. The intention is to recreate a window light and infer a little drama. It's actually taken in one of our room sets at the studio, and normally you would simply see the corridor beyond the window. So, with that in mind, let's start with...

What is a Good Light for shooting smoke photography a harsh or soft light?

Photographing a product in a lifestyle setting can bring its own problems. We need to remember that the model is secondary to the product, and whilst they create the desirable lifestyle our client wishes to market to their potential clients, we need to bear in mind the aspects of the product...

Hi Guys, I've been trying out model photography since posting last and the images here were taken this week at my home and are of a non model friend and only my second time shooting a model. I'm looking for critique, comments and views on the images below based on the fact that I'm still very...

Food photography depends very much on good light, and yet the textures and shapes can respond extremely well to quite a simple lighting setup. Whether I'm shooting on location in a restaurant, or in a studio for Getty Images, my lighting setup tends to be similar. I'm particularly careful to...

This was part of a series of teamshots for a BMW Mini dealership. With the BMW teams, all headshots had to be on white, and the group or teamshots had to be “corporate or business like”, where as, due to the perceived nature of the Mini being fun, the teamshots had more scope. The interior of...

Morning all Have been a lurker for several months and I really have learnt a lot. To start my photo study, first step is to grab some decent equipments. What kind of light modifier should I use? An umbrella or an softbox? What factors should I focus on when I buy them? I stumbled across one of...

Lloyd Mini Dealership in Colne have been clients and good friends for quite some time. A little while ago we were contacted by their manager, Matt, and asked to photograph the latest released Mini Cooper S with the intention of having the image on a wall in the handover bay. I asked what he...