Lighting Articles

Backlighting Photography Tips for Photo Magic

January 15, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Lighting Articles, Wildlife Photography Articles.

Backlighting is a dramatic photography lighting style that will get your images noticed. Although it can be challenging to master, the stunning results are well worth the effort. Check out these helpful backlighting photography tips today!

Tips for Capturing Great Photos of Reflections

January 15, 2017 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Landscape Photography Articles, Lighting Articles, Wildlife Photography Articles.

Reflections – whether in mirrors, water, or other reflective surface – are a creative way to enhance the artistry of your photographs.

How to Use Complementary Colors in Photography

September 20, 2016 By Ian Plant & filed under All Articles, Ian Plant, Lighting Articles, Tips & Techniques Articles.

Complementary colors—that is, colors opposite one another on the color wheel—can be used very effectively in visual art, including photography. When juxtaposed, complementary colors make each seem brighter and more vivid, creating a powerful visual effect. Artists have been using complementary colors, such as the oranges of the starfish and the blues of the water…

Fill-Flash for Wildlife Photography

January 15, 2016 By Dave Welling & filed under All Articles, Lighting Articles, Wildlife Photography Articles.

You may see articles on wildlife photography (including mine) mention “fill-flash” when discussing technique and how to improve your wildlife images. If it sounds a little mystifying to you, don’t worry. It’s not that complex, especially today with the tremendous interactive metering capabilities of the newer cameras and dedicated flashes. Before we get to the…

Light as the Subject of Your Photograph

January 12, 2016 By F-Stop Fitzgerald & filed under All Articles, Lighting Articles, Travel Photography Articles.

Let light itself be the subject of your next work. Discover a new way to evaluate a potential shot and challenge yourself to take a different kind of vacation photo utilizing natural sunlight.