Lighting
Stories By Light | Lighting Setups That Set You Apart
A huge part of what we do as photographers is nothing more than capturing different subjects by means of all sorts of unique light sources.
08/04/2021
Lighting
Balancing Flash and Ambient for Photographers
As a freelance commercial and editorial photographer, you never quite know what the job will bring you. Today you could be inside a state of the art studio, photographing the CEO of a Fortune 100 company.
08/04/2021
Post Production
Size Matters: Super Resolution in Lightroom Classic
As a photographer, there is always a concern with the number of megapixels and camera sensors handling large prints, right?
08/04/2021
Post Production
Post-Production Tips: Artmaking Through Digital Photo Editing
I’ve often said that digital photo editing is the other half of the equation to artmaking through photography. Yes, the pure art of photography is incredibly important to learn and master.
08/04/2021
Lighting
Lighting Fundamentals – Improve Your Portraits with Light
When Ellie asked me to write for the annual “Lighting” issue, she suggested “Lighting Patterns.” My first thought was dark, gloomy closeups with sad people and of course Rembrandt.
08/04/2021
Lighting
Which Light Modifier Is Right for Your Portrait Shoot?
As someone who shoots with any kind of light available to me, I’m pretty resourceful when it comes to incorporating external lighting within my shoots. A lot of my photoshoots are spontaneous, so I don’t like to weigh myself down with heavy gear or props.
08/04/2021
Lighting
Lighting On a Budget
Photography is an expensive undertaking, whether it’s your hobby or your career. From the hardware (camera and lenses) to the software (Capture One/Lightroom/Photoshop) and all the little things in between, the costs add up.
08/04/2021
Lighting
Lighting Techniques for Weddings
We know that weddings can be extremely unpredictable. You can do all of the preparation in the world, but as the famed fighter Mike Tyson once said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
08/04/2021
Inspirations
JULY 2021 INSPIRATIONS: BEST PORTRAIT IMAGE
Inspiration can come when you least expect it. As photographers, we are visual artists. We express ourselves through our camera and the images we create.
07/01/2021
Post Production
Top 10 Tricks in Lightroom Classic
Over the years, some of my favorite tricks in Lightroom Classic have saved me seconds per image, minutes per job and hours in a week. Saving time is vital for my workflow and sanity when I have dozens of jobs piling up.
07/01/2021
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Behind the Shutter
Photography training and education for the modern photographer
In today’s competitive landscape, quality online photography training and education is priceless to your growth. Unfortunately, most publications contain a ton of fluff. No real meat to their content. Not at Behind the Shutter. We are committed to the photography community and improving professional photography by providing current, insightful, and in-depth educational content.
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