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A Step by Step Guide to Using a Speedlight
Let me preface this post by saying I am by no means an expert at using flash. I know people who will use it during the day, or can light a scene in the pitch black using one speedlight and an umbrella, or use several as slaves and masters (?!)
I am not this person.
I only dig the speed light out when the days get shorter, and natural light indoors becomes less, and I need to supplement the existing light - that's it!
But as I'm willing to bet that is why most lifestyle photographers reach for their speed light, I wanted to give you a guide to use to use flash for this very purpose.
The other thing to note is that for this to make any sense whatsoever, you really must understand your exposure triangle and how everything goes together - but for the purposes of this article I'm just going to assume that you are confident about what each of the elements does :)
(Oh, and If you are unsure about why you would even want an external flash unit, i wrote about this recently with some examples here so you can read that first so you have some background!)
With all that caveats neatly out of the way, let's start on how to use flash!
5 Ways to Use Pinterest for Photography Inspiration
Although you might not think so, Pinterest can be an amazing resource for photographers when used in the right way! It can be a wonderful source of inspiration, whether you need some ideas for planning for a session, a little help when trying to define your own style, and can even help you create your own inspirational images!
I know many people think of Pinterest for photographers in a negative way, because they either compare themselves to the photographers on there (and think they find themselves lacking!), or they try to re-create an image they have seen down to the last detail and wonder why it doesn't good as the original.
But Pinterest can definitely be used as a force for good - you just have to know how to use it :)
In this post, I'm going to give you some ideas for ways you can use Pinterest to help you get the most from this platform for growing your photography skills and creating gorgeous images.
7 Tips for Capturing the Details in Lifestyle Photography
One of the things that draws me to lifestyle photography more than any other kind is that I love detail shots. Whilst I also enjoy a good portrait - and I think that they are just as important to photograph too - I believe detail shots can be just as beautiful as any other type of images, and as it requires you to slow down and be a little bit more purposeful when shooting, really allows you to see the beauty in your everyday life.
Here are some tips for helping you capture the details in lifestyle photography.
How to Add a Matte Affect in Photoshop or Lightroom
Adding a matte effect over the top of your image can be lovely, as it's a great way to soften an image and make it look more unique. Not everyone is fan, but I personally love it sometimes, and I know many people consider the matte look a signature part of their editing style.
If you’ve wondered how to create a matte effect in Lightroom, or Photoshop, today I’ll show you how easy it is to do!
8 Creative Ways To Display Photos
I am a huge believer in printing out your photos and enjoying them in the here and now, but I appreciate it can get a little bit boring to keep putting them into frames all the time! So, here are 8 creative ways to display photos in your home.
Composition Tip: Shoot at Eye Level
When we are first starting out, we tend to take images from the same position all the time - from standing. (When shooting children, this means we are generally shooting down on them) Whilst this is fine for some images, most of the time we will want to get down and shoot on the same level as our subject. Doing so allows you to create more of a connection between the viewer and the subject, and can add a bit more impact to an image.
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It's been quite a few years now since I made the switch from Aperture Priority Mode to shooting in Manual Mode, and it was one of the BEST things I ever did to improve my photography skills.
It was like a whole new world opened up to me, and I started TRULY understanding exposure, and in turn, getting the images that I wanted.
Of course, there was a lot to learn, and there are some things I wish I had known before I started!
So, here are 10 things about shooting in Manual Mode that you might just wish you knew…