Reflectors, Diffusers, And Natural Light For High-End Portraits

Plus: Essential Landscape Photography Tips: Expert Insights For Stunning Shots & More

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Jeff Tan
December 21, 2023

“To look, to record, to inscribe, to reproduce, to imitate, to reveal, to imagine are for me the seven keys of photographic imagination.” - Jean-Francois Chevrier

Howdy Photographers,

Ah… It’s Thursday. The weekend is just around the corner. Let’s get those lenses cleaned up and those batteries charged. As we celebrate the holidays, photo opportunities will abound in the next few days.

I found some fantastic guides to help you infuse life and motion into your photography. Motion adds drama and captures the essence of a moment, making your images more engaging. Let’s explore these guides together and learn how to bring motion to your photography! TAKE A LOOK →​

Landscape photography combines patience, technique, and a keen eye for beauty. Here, you can delve into the intricacies of light, composition, and technique when mastering the art of capturing nature’s grandeur and elevating it in your landscape shots. TAKE A LOOK →​

Why does light bounce? Does light bounce the same off of any surface or shape? Is light always the same color temperature at both the subject and the source? I hope you aren’t chuckling thinking these are so easy. I’ve witnessed many photographers (even those calling themselves a Professional) who clearly didn’t understand these characteristics of light. And frankly, it is super important to anyone who wants to master the craft. Click this link for some help, and you’re on your way. TAKE A LOOK →​

This is a fantastic video for getting started in natural light portraiture! TAKE A LOOK →​​

Wide-angle lenses allow photographers to capture a broader perspective. This creates a panoramic point of view that is a staple of the motion picture business. This style of imaging is often called cinematic. Wide-angle lenses allow you to capture more of the scene in your image, making these lenses suitable for architecture, large crowds, and landscapes to give a ‘wow’ perspective on the scenery. TAKE A LOOK →​

“I say half-jokingly that photography is the most difficult of the arts. It does require a certain arrogance to see and to choose. I feel myself walking on a tightrope instead of on the ground.” – Walker Evans

Tomorrow: Street photography at night – a bold look!

– Jeff