portraits 3 - Behind the Shutter

Octabox VS. Beauty Dish // Which is better?

Post author:Zeda Bartlett-Duhr
Post category:Lighting Youtube Video
Reading time:18 mins read

These two completely different lighting modifiers will deliver completely different results with the same exact set up. In this lighting tutorial, we showcase the difference in the two different lighting options. both portrait images look amazing, but I think creatives will like one over the other. Which do you like the best? One is softer and the other more specular. In this video, we used the Westcott FJ200 and their octabox and beauty dish offering.

Stylizing Your High-School Senior Portraits

Post author:Zeda Bartlett-Duhr
Post category:Youtube Video
Reading time:19 mins read

In this step-by-step tutorial we talk about lighting, posing, hair and makeup and wardrobe stylizing tips for your high school senior portrait photography.

Creating Low Key Moody Portraits Using the Nanlite Forza 60C

Post author:Molly Myers
Post category:Youtube Video
Reading time:16 mins read

In this how-to continuous lighting tutorial, Sal will be creating low key moody portraits using the Nanlite Forza 60C. See his lighting setup and camera settings.

Creative Portrait Photography with the Nanlite Gobo

Post author:Zeda Bartlett-Duhr
Post category:Lighting Youtube Video
Reading time:10 mins read

Things get super creative in this portrait photography training video using the Nanlite Projection Attachment aka a Gobo. If you are looking to unleash your creativity this is a must have tool in your photography lighting bag. We love using this tool and it can be seen in multiple videos on our youtube channel. In the video you will get insight into some portrait photography lighting techniques that you can use the next time you are working with led lights or any indoor shoots with continuous lights. To learn more about Nanlite visit nanliteus.com

Hard Light Beauty Portraits For Photography

Post author:Zeda Bartlett-Duhr
Post category:Lighting Youtube Video
Reading time:12 mins read

Ready for some hard light beauty portraits? In this behind the scenes photography training video we show you the tips and tools to make it happen. We photographed this photoshoot with Violet in St Louis in a gorgeous property. this lighting technique can be used both on-location or in-studio.