Techniques & Advice for Photographers

6th September 2010

A Giant Reflector Flood

Making a large reflector floodlight for studio use out of papier mache ....read more >>
29th September 2009

Large DIY Softbox

Building and using a large softbox with your flash head...read more >>
11th May 2009

Substitute Beauty Light

Turning a Soft box into a Beauty Light...read more >>
2nd May 2009

Making a single studio light work

Using a single studio light to perform a number of tasks...read more >>
13th April 2009

Optimising the small Studio

Making the best use of the available space in a small studio...read more >>
3rd February 2009

Fantasy effects without Your Computer

Fantasy effects without using a computer or double exposures...read more >>
10th January 2009

Using Diffusers and Reflectors Outdoors

This Technique section is about ways of controlling contrast in sunlight....read more >>
29th December 2008

Alternative Lighting System

Using Studio Flash without a reflector is an alternative...read more >>
26th December 2008

DIY Studio Ring Light

Building studio ring light that has other uses...read more >>
24th November 2008

Make-up

The larger professional studios often employ make-up artists on photo shoots to get the very best out their model's looks...read more >>
13th November 2008

Finding and working with models

Most people start off by photographing their families and friends. This can be a great start as a way of building your own confidence...read more >>
2nd August 2008

Using backgrounds around the home

All is not lost if one does not have access to the sort of location opportunities or the lavished studios that some professionals use...read more >>
28th June 2008

DIY Locations

Pictures of women are so often shot in the most exotic surroundings. If you do not have access to interesting locations, what can be done...read more >>
11th March 2008

Shooting outdoors in sunlight

Photographing women outside in sunlight is often difficult because direct light is not flattering...read more >>
10th January 2008

Panorama

It started as a multiple exposure experiment. The original shot was taken in the studio on film...read more >>

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