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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
15 Dec 2018 1:13pm
ePHOTOzine Christmas Prize Draw Day 14 - Win 2 Samyang Lenses!
Samyang is giving you another opportunity to win some excellent optics and this time, there are two lenses up for grabs!14 Dec 2018 12:00AM
14 Dec 2018 11:13am
6 DIY Last-Minute Christmas Photography Gifts You Can Make At Home
In this tutorial, learn how to make 6 gifts you can give to friends and family who love photography.13 Dec 2018 8:51AM
13 Dec 2018 8:36am
Irix Announce 150mm Lens Pricing
Irix has announced the price of the hotly anticipated 150mm macro lens.8 Nov 2018 3:42PM
12 Dec 2018 10:22pm
ePHOTOzine Christmas Prize Draw Day 11 - Win £500 MILK Books Voucher!
It's day 11 of the ePHOTOzine Christmas Prize Draw and today there is a £500 MILK Books voucher up for grabs!11 Dec 2018 12:00AM
12 Dec 2018 7:31pm
PIXII Release More Details On Digital RangeFinder
PIXII has released more details on the Pixii Digital RangeFinder, a camera that takes M-mount lenses, and is designed to be used with a smartphone.13 Nov 2018 1:53PM
12 Dec 2018 5:21pm
John Duder Sheds Some Light On Flash Photography
Flash has come a long way in the last few years, and if you haven't kept up with developments, now is a good time to review what modern units can do for your photography.2 Nov 2018 10:02AM
12 Dec 2018 9:59am
Top 11 Best Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras 2018
With small camera bodies but no loss of image quality, full-frame mirrorless cameras are incredibly popular pieces of kit so we thought it was about time we counted down our top favourites.10 Dec 2018 2:36PM
11 Dec 2018 10:01pm
Top 11 Best Budget Portrait Lenses 2018
Here are our portrait lens recommendations for those who want excellent quality without spending too much cash.31 Jul 2018 5:30PM
11 Dec 2018 8:14pm
ePHOTOzine Christmas Prize Draw Day 9 - Win A Pentax K-70 & 18-50mm Lens!
It's day 9 of the ePHOTOzine Christmas Prize Draw and today there is the chance to win a Pentax K-70 with 18-50mm lens!9 Dec 2018 12:00AM
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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Guide to colour temperature
Light is not always what it seems. Peter explains about colour temperature.
- 10 Jan 2002
- 2 Comments
Why you should use an Octa
Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP introduces Octa, the ultimate versatile light.
- 4 Sep 2009
- The Flash Centre
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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
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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
Creative Lighting For Still Life Subjects
Here we show you a simple lighting technique that can be used on a number of still life subjects.
- 22 Dec 2011
- 2 Comments
Lighting a white background for portraits
Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP shows us how to light a white background when shooting portraits.
- 23 Jul 2009
- The Flash Centre
- 1 Comments
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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
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Spirograph Style Torch Art
How to create Spirograph photos using a torch and your camera's long exposure mode.
- 20 Feb 2012
- 4 Comments
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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
Shooting with two softboxes
A softbox is a useful studio light accessory and two is even better as Chris Burfoot AMPA ASWPP explains.
- 15 Jul 2009
- The Flash Centre
- 4 Comments
15 Dec 2018 4:19pm
Leica Q-P Is A 24MP Full-Frame Digital Compact Camera
The full-frame Leica Q-P is the latest camera to join the Leica compact line-up and it shares similar specs as the Leica Q.6 Nov 2018 2:18PM