In this video we will be learning how to blur the background when shooting portraits. We will be learning about three important factors that go into effectively blurring the background. If you don’t pay attention to all these factors, then even with a fast lens, which allows the usage of a wider aperture like f1.8,…
In this video, we’ll be seeing how to use a 10-stop ND filter along with an exposure calculating app for shots that require a slow shutter speed when there is a lot of ambient light. A 10-Stop ND Filter, also referred to as the ND1000 filter, is a great tool to have when it comes…
Note – This was an email sent to our subscribers (buyers of our online courses) on Saturday, 13th April 2024 Hi there, Back in 2021, I sent an email where I went against the photography world and said that Mirrorless cameras won’t result in the end of DSLRs. It’s 2024 and that statement still holds true….
In this video we will be learning the art of photographing reflective surfaces in a way that is budget friendly. We will be shooting a metallic spoon here, and as you will see, the challenge will lie in cutting the down the family of angles to an extent where the the only thing that reflects…
In this video we will be learning how to do dark and moody food photography. Here the purpose will be to restrict the amount of light in the shot in a way that it illuminates only the food items and results in a black background. Here is the video: This video is from our Food…
In this video we will be learning how to do light trails photography using a DSLR. Shooting light trails is a form of long exposure photography which is very popular. Here we will be shooting some cars which are going below us as we shoot from the top of a bridge. We will be looking…
In this video we will be learning how to do low-key photography in a home studio set-up which is restricted by space. We will be going for a dramatic black and white low-key shot and as you will find out, this will require a lighting set-up that only throws light on the required areas and…
In this video we will be learning the art of bounce flash photography by pointing our off-camera flash to bounce off the ceilings and walls in an indoor setting. You will realize that when you bounce the flash, it creates a really soft light and the subject looks much more flattering as harsh shadows and…
In this video will be seeing how to use cheap color gels to do studio portrait photography. These color gels are basically colored sheets that will be mounted inside the modifier, as shown in the video. Here is the video: This video is from our Studio Photography for Beginners Course, which has 31 videos and…
In this video we will be learning how to shoot silky looking flowing water using a slow shutter speed and a Neutral Density (ND) filter. We will be seeing how changing the different camera settings can help us get the correct shot. Here is the video: This video is from our Photography for Beginners course,…