natural light

Natural Light OR Strobe Light? WE ASK 4 PHOTOGRAPHERS, ep.2

December 30, 2018

"Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.” Ambrose Bierce What are strong sides of using natural light only? What are its pitfalls? Is there any significant advantage to use strobe lights on set? We asked 4 PRO photographers in Los Angeles how they implement natural/strobe light into their photos! The...

Become Better Photographer: Mark Wallace shows 3 ways to control focus

October 8, 2018

In the last post with David Bergman we learned to slow down, to analyze your shot, to shoot manual. We also learned that those conditions help foster your creativity and push your artistic boundaries without any help of hefty camera features. Shooting with manual Aperture in particular gives you a...

Ideas On Matching Model’s Style with Lighting

September 24, 2018

Another great episode of "OnSet" by Adorama TV with Daniel Norton shows how subtle stylistic details might improve the overall composition of the photograph. Daniel states "when you want to work with a certain concept, sometimes it is fun to incorporate style from that concept." In this episode Daniel, influenced by...

How To Shoot In Midday Harsh Sun with David Bergman.

August 11, 2018

Shooting outside, in midday, when the sun is right above you is arguably the worst setting a photographer can find herself in. Firstly you get harsh shadows everywhere. Second, those harsh shadows appear in the most undesirable places - like right under model's eyebrows, creating distinct shadows on eyes -...

How To Shoot Portraits Using Natural Light with Mark Wallace

August 10, 2018

Shooting with Natural Light is both exciting and challenging experience. On hand, due to the fact that you cannot control the intensity of natural light, your camera will be constrained to higher ISO numbers, wider aperture and faster shutter speeds. To balance this triangle of exposure you would have to...

Motion Blur Portraits with Daniel Norton | Adorama TV

June 2, 2018

Another great episode of "OnSet" by Adorama TV with Daniel Norton reveals how to use a shutter speed creatively. Combining slower shutter speeds and movement, Daniel and his gorgeous model Stephanie show you how to get creative with some simple window light and adds a bit of flash to refine...

Stained Glass Effect With Gels by Daniel Norton | Adorama TV

May 31, 2018

Photographer Daniel Norton is one of the most prolific photographers in New York. He is especially known for his ongoing collaboration project with AdoramaTV called "OnSet". In one of latest episodes, Daniel discusses the making of a colorful portrait of Larena using a mixture of gels to light the white wall...

How to use fill flash & daylight With Daniel Norton

December 30, 2017

Our studios are notorious for its perfect natural light condition. This pearl allures many photographers who like to work with no strobes, as it is perceived to be more difficult to master. Yet, sometimes the sun is to harsh on shadows and you want that second light to help out...

Bethany Reed X Kenzie McMillan

July 1, 2015

Fashion, portrait, and lifestyle photographer Bethany Reed graced us with her presence at the studio, along with model Kenzie 'Redd' McMillan. Using Stage D as their canvas, the duo were able to create a few different, beautiful, looks during the session. About the photographer and the set: "My name is Bethany...