Recently On Behind the Shutter Archives - Behind the Shutter

Westcott Eyelighter // Before and After Studio Lighting Photos

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:Recently On Behind the Shutter / Youtube Video
Reading time:1 min(s) read

Quickly Create Stunning Portrait Lighting. This arched reflector was inspired by the unique curvature of the human eye. Specifically designed for beauty and portrait photography, the Eyelighter 2 reflects light toward your subject, leaving a catchlight that follows the natural curve of the eye. Unlike triflectors, this catchlight is seamless, without unflattering gaps.

The Breakdown | Episode 1

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:Recently On Behind the Shutter / The Breakdown / Youtube Video
Reading time:1 min(s) read

Go behind the scenes of Sal Cincotta's photoshoots and final images. Learn about the lighting, posing, editing and most importantly, the challenges faced creating the image.

2-Minute Critiques | Episode 19

Post author:Sal Cincotta
Post category:2-Minute Critique / Recently On Behind the Shutter / Youtube Video
Reading time:1 min(s) read

Want to learn photography? Want to learn how to be a better photographer? There is no better way to gain valuable photography education than to learn from the mistakes of others.

It’s Time to Update: Top Features of Lightroom Classic v9.3

Post author:Dustin Lucas
Post category:Lightroom / Recently On Behind the Shutter
Reading time:7 min(s) read

Whether you are an expert or fear all things tech, upgrading your computer’s operating system and applications is a must. Of course, many experts will advise against upgrading to the latest version as there are always bugs.

Color vs. Black & White

Post author:Ian Ross Pettigrew
Post category:Recently On Behind the Shutter / Technique
Reading time:6 min(s) read

When I’m planning a shoot and I’ve decided it would make a good black & white image, I start thinking about the background colors and wardrobe that will affect the final product.

Using Multiple Lights to Create Maximum Contrast in Black & White

Post author:John Gress
Post category:Black & White Photography / Recently On Behind the Shutter
Reading time:9 min(s) read

There are a number of ways you can create contrast in the studio. I love to use multiple lights, sometimes with hard modifiers, and then refine the look with negative and positive fill to create a full range of tones and make my images pop.

The Versatility of a Gray Backdrop

Post author:Jess Hess
Post category:Photoshop / Recently On Behind the Shutter
Reading time:9 min(s) read

Backdrops usually aren’t cheap. Good ones definitely aren’t. The costs can really go uphill if you’re adding several colors and styles to your arsenal. You’re gonna need something dark, and something bright! Maybe something with a floral pattern, and of course one with an old masters pattern.

6 Editing Tips for Black & White Photography

Post author:Michael Anthony
Post category:Lightroom / Recently On Behind the Shutter
Reading time:7 min(s) read

We often use black & white photography as a method for focusing on the emotion in an image. In fact, there are only two reasons that we will convert an image to black & white. Both have to do with eliminating distractions.

Impactful Portraiture in Black & White

Post author:Peter Hurley
Post category:Black & White Photography / Recently On Behind the Shutter
Reading time:7 min(s) read

Looking back over my career for the last 20 years, there is a distinct line of when my work went from predominantly black & white to taking an immediate turn to color. It happened when I captured that first medium format digital image in 2004 and I never looked back.

5 Light Setups to Make Your Videos Look Better

Post author:Rob Adams
Post category:Recently On Behind the Shutter / Video
Reading time:9 min(s) read

Here are five commonly used video lighting scenarios that you should know if you’re making any sort of film. I’ll admit these are over-simplifications because there are many ways to do each of these setups.