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How to make a high key portrait

March 5, 2013 0 Comments

Looking for a bit of style in your imagery? Why not experiment with high key imagery.

52 Project

exposure, high key, lighting, portraits

June Fifth featuring Natalie Glebova copyright Aloha Lavina 2011. All rights reserved.

From Idea to Image Part 2: Lighting Clothing

August 27, 2011 0 Comments

Plan the light and make colors pop or make a white dress glow. Know your lighting solutions beforehand, and minimize problems during a photoshoot.

Craft, Photography

fashion photography, idea to image, lighting, lighting clothes, lighting samples, lighting solutions

Light is the Thing

June 11, 2011 0 Comments

It’s the most important ingredient for a yummy photograph.

Photography, Shooting

craft, howto, lighting, Photography, portraits, tips

product photography rings jewelry lighting

Take Risks and Improve Your Photography

May 10, 2011 0 Comments

What risk will you take to improve your photography this week?

Photography

improve your photography, learning photography, lighting, Photography, product photography, taking risks

Let Shadows Speak

March 8, 2011 2 Comments

For every light there is an equally beautiful shadow.

Photography

All You Need is a Window

March 7, 2011 5 Comments

Window light can help you make stunning portraits…without having to go too far from home.

Photography

Bangkok, classic lighting, how to use window light, howto, inspiration, light, lighting, lighting portraits, photo project, photograph, photographer, Photography, portrait, portraits, side light, side lighting, tutorial

Let the light inspire you

March 7, 2011 3 Comments

I think on days when we feel like the camera is bringing us blah, we should look for the light.

Photography

image content, image lighting, inspiration, inspire, landscape, light, lighting, photograph the light, Photography, take a walk with your camera, ways of seeing

Shooting the Most Beautiful Woman in the Universe

February 16, 2011 5 Comments

Flash and beauty make a good mix.

Photography

Beginner’s Guide to Light

February 12, 2011 8 Comments

Practice recognizing and using these basic lighting situations, and make your photos pop.

Photography, Travel

Bali, Bhutan, Burma, creativity, howto, light, lighting, lighting conditions, lighting workshop, natural light, Photography, photography instruction, Rembrandt lighting, travel photographer, travel photography, travel portraits, traveling in Burma, window light

Shooting a Graphic Novel

December 24, 2010 0 Comments

So my creative problem was, how do I light and direct a photoshoot so it looks like a movie?

Photography

actor, aloha lavina, Bangkok, Chris Wegoda, commercial photographer, creative project, ebook, film, free download, free ebook, graphic novel, lighting, photographs, Photography, photos

How to make a high key portrait

From Idea to Image Part 2: Lighting Clothing

Light is the Thing

Take Risks and Improve Your Photography

Let Shadows Speak

All You Need is a Window

Let the light inspire you

Shooting the Most Beautiful Woman in the Universe

Beginner’s Guide to Light

Shooting a Graphic Novel

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