Studio Lighting

Introduction to STUDIO LIGHTING and 3-LIGHT SET UP Apr 25

April 1, 2018

Come learn how to shoot with strobes. With this easy and very basic introductory workshop plus a test shoot at the end you will get the knowledge you have been looking for! Practice is the best way to go here ;) Please meet our speaker for this class: Toma Kostygina With thousands of hours...

PhotoShoot Ideas For Models

October 14, 2016

Updated June 2023 Continuously searching for new ideas to shoot models at the personal or rental photo studio is of utmost importance. Innovation and creativity are the lifeblood of any successful photography venture. By exploring fresh concepts and approaches, photographers can push the boundaries of their artistry and create captivating and...

Using A Soft Box

August 11, 2016

Soft Box is undoubtedly one of the essential lighting modifiers in most every professional photographer's toolkit. But why is it so vital? The answer lies in its adaptability for any style of shooting. Soft Box emits soft, even light appealing for fashion, product, portraiture, video, you name it. Let's explore and...

Beauty Dish Basics

August 23, 2015

Wonder how to expand your studio lighting repertoire? For those of you who unfamiliar with the beauty dish, this serves as a very basic explanation of this staple light modifier. The beauty dish is a wonderful tool for headshots and beauty photography, giving your subject that distinct circular catch-light. Take a look...

Studio Strobes 101 – Getting Started

July 15, 2015

Ready to start using strobes at the studio, but unsure of how to do it? Here is a quick, basic guide to show you how to sync our lights to your camera. We use AlienBees studio flashes at FD Photo Studio. Broken down into steps, here is how to get...

Lighting How To: Corporate Portrait

May 11, 2015

Here is a fantastic, business natured portrait. We're going to give a brief breakdown to explain the lighting, and hopefully provide you with some inspiration for your next studio project. This portrait consists of three lights: 1. The key light is a beauty dish to the camera's left. The beauty dish is...