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Using Cheap IKEA Lights For Product Photography
Ikea products are coming in handy once again as one of their lamp shades is the perfect tool for product photography.
- 18 Sep 2018
How To Photograph Silhouettes In 5 Simple Steps
Use your creative eye to see shapes and use your camera to shoot them as silhouettes.
- 11 May 2018
3 Basic Techniques For Lighting Anything
Here are 3 great lighting techniques you can use to light almost anything.
- 11 May 2017
- 1 Comments
How To Create A Glass Rim Light On A Budget
A quick budget way to light a wine glass with the edges highlighted.
- 21 Aug 2013
- 3 Comments
Making The Most Of Your Camera's Built-In Flash
Many cameras have a built-in flash which can be used in more creative ways than you may think as we explain.
- 19 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
Michael Freeman's Backlighting Tips
Learn more about backlighting about from Michael Freeman in this extract from his latest book.
- 18 Jul 2012
Capturing Movment With Studio Lighting
Andrew Mason gets creative in the studio with inventive lighting techniques and a model.
- 13 Jun 2012
- 1 Comments
LED Lighting Tips From Jacob James
Photographer Jacob James shares his tips on using LED lights for portrait work.
- 25 May 2012
Why Use An LED Light?
We find out how useful an LED light is when it comes to taking photos and shooting video.
- 25 May 2012
Hard And Soft Light In The Studio
Matt Thompson has a quick piece of advice on creating hard and soft light indoors.
- 12 May 2012
- 1 Comments
Beginner's Guide To Light - Part Two
Mike Browne is back with the second part to his lighting tutorial series for beginners.
- 16 Apr 2012
- 1 Comments
Spirograph Style Torch Art
How to create Spirograph photos using a torch and your camera's long exposure mode.
- 20 Feb 2012
- 4 Comments
19 Oct 2018 1:17pm
Jazz Musician Jamie Cullum Is Also A Photographer - Q&A That Find Out More
Musician, singer and songwriter Jamie Cullum sits down with COOPH to discuss his relationship with photography and where it all began for him.18 Oct 2018 10:21AM
18 Oct 2018 8:12pm
Canon EOS R Review
John Riley reviews the new Canon EOS R, Canon's full-frame 30mp mirrorless camera, with new RF mount.1 Oct 2018 1:16PM
17 Oct 2018 7:24pm
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2019 Review
Adobe has released the 2019 version of Photoshop Elements which is still subscription free but are the new features still worth the one-off cost? Let's find out.10 Oct 2018 9:43AM
17 Oct 2018 9:27am
Huawei Mate 20 X Hands-On
We go hands-on with the Huawei Mate 20 X - the smartphone with a massive 7.2inches of screen.16 Oct 2018 8:08PM
17 Oct 2018 7:55am
Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF Review
John Riley reviews the new Zeiss Batis 40mm f/2 CF lens, a full-frame lens for Sony E mount cameras.12 Oct 2018 8:08AM
16 Oct 2018 2:26am
Top 38 Best 50mm Prime Lenses 2018
A 50mm lens is an essential piece of kit for many photographers but if you don't currently own one, here's our top 50mm lens picks to help you with your next purchase.22 Jun 2018 2:00PM
15 Oct 2018 7:57am
Best Camera Straps Available 2018
Here, we take a look at some of the best camera straps available right now.20 Mar 2017 3:00PM
14 Oct 2018 10:59am
HD Pentax-D FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW Review
We see how Pentax's premium FA 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW full-frame lens offering performs.24 Sep 2018 12:15PM
14 Oct 2018 4:26am
Nikon Z7 Review
Nikon's new high-resolution, 45.7mp full-frame mirrorless camera, the Z7 is reviewed. Find out how this high-spec mirrorless camera performs.10 Oct 2018 9:41AM
Guide to colour temperature
Light is not always what it seems. Peter explains about colour temperature.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Studio lighting advice - Part 3 setting up your lighting
Chris Burfoot AMPA shows us how to set up studio lighting.
- 7 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Studio Lighting Part 4 - an advanced set-up
Chris Burfoot continues his excellent guide to getting the best results from studio lighting.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 4 Comments
Studio lighting on a budget
Despite what some experts say, you don't have to own five studio flash heads to produce high-key lighting.
- 3 Jan 2002
- 3 Comments
Using A Slave Flash To Improve Your Photos
Improve your flash pictures by getting the flashgun off your camera and firing it remotely with a slave.
- 23 Sep 2011
- 1 Comments
Using a Softbox - studio lighting beginners' guide
A softbox is a useful studio light accessory that provides a wonderful soft light as Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP explains.
- 3 Jan 2008
- The Flash Centre
- 2 Comments
Create your own digital studio style background
How to use Photoshop to create a studio style canvas background
- 5 Jan 2003
- 4 Comments
Tips On Using Rim Lighting
We show you how backlighting your photographs can help create shape using the rim lighting technique
- 21 Aug 2011
- 1 Comments
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Making The Most Of Your Camera's Built-In Flash
Many cameras have a built-in flash which can be used in more creative ways than you may think as we explain.
- 19 Jul 2013
- 1 Comments
Using a Main and Fill light - studio lighting beginners' guide
Chris Burfoot explains how to replace a reflector with a second studio flash to act as a controllable fill in light. Words and pictures Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP
- 4 Dec 2007
- The Flash Centre
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Using A Slave Flash To Improve Your Photos
Improve your flash pictures by getting the flashgun off your camera and firing it remotely with a slave.
- 23 Sep 2011
- 1 Comments
Let others do the work for you
David Hogan explains why other people can sometimes help you get a great picture.
- 7 Nov 2008
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Guide to colour temperature
Light is not always what it seems. Peter explains about colour temperature.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
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Studio lighting advice - Part 3 setting up your lighting
Chris Burfoot AMPA shows us how to set up studio lighting.
- 7 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Make light work - outdoor photography guide
Light has many moods and if you want to take better pictures Steve Bavister suggests you need to learn how to make the most if it.
- 11 Jan 2001
- 1 Comments
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Using Cheap IKEA Lights For Product Photography
Ikea products are coming in handy once again as one of their lamp shades is the perfect tool for product photography.
- 18 Sep 2018
How to light your product shots
Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP shows us how to light our products to make them sell, sell, sell.
- 13 Jul 2009
- The Flash Centre
- 3 Comments
Understanding Flashguns - Part 2
Mark Elliott of Better Photos shares his advice on using flashguns for shooting flattering portraits.
- 10 Sep 2011
Lighting large groups of people
Need to photograph a group of people and you're not sure how to light the shot? Take a look at this article.
- 25 Mar 2011
19 Oct 2018 1:40pm
Honor 8X Smartphone Review
The Honor 8X is the latest smartphone to be released by Honor, the budget arm of Huawei, and we're putting it to the test to see if it can impress us with a performance that's more flagship than its price would lead us to believe.19 Oct 2018 12:21PM