The very first lighting technique that you need to know before anything else is bounce flash. It is the most common lighting technique yet very powerful. The technique simply direct a light source (flash or strobe) to a reflective surface and thereby bouncing the light to create a larger and …
Is Canon 7D mark II good enough for studio portraits? We have been using the Canon 7D Mark II in our studio for quite some time now and have fall in love with it for all types of shoots, including with a wedding engagement shoot that we did here. The …
Before getting yourself into multiple lighting setups, it is a good idea to learn the basic first and be comfortable with using one or two lights. Check out our previous post on simple portrait lighting setups if you want to learn more. As I have mentioned before the most important …
Studio lighting doesn’t need to be complex. You can create beautiful studio portrait lighting with just one or two lights. More importantly, have a mind-set to what type of lighting and images you want to create. You might be overwhelmed by the different types of lighting equipment and modifiers at …
A couple of months back, we invited Rachel Millns our latest Miss Universe New Zealand 2014 to the studio for a photoshoot. I know Rachel previously and she has always been a pleasure to shoot with. The studio session took place in a bridal setting and my objective is simply …
My first impression with Fujifilm X-E2 was nothing short of impressive. The new and improved features on the X-E2, its brilliant ergonomic design and ease of use make it a superb mirrorless camera. You can check out why I think it is a great camera here. Having used it for …
When it comes to photographing portraits, my go to lenses have to be the Nikon 85mm f/1.4 and Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8. Depending on the situation, sometimes I do prefer the versatility of the Nikon 70-200mm. But when I am not being time pressured and have space to move around, my …
The 35mm f/1.4 prime lens has been a popular choice amongst all kinds of photographers. The fact that it is fast (f/1.4), slightly wide but the images are not as distorted as the 24mm makes it a great lens for street photography, weddings, and even portraits. Some 35mm such as …
The wedding season is starting to gather momentum and we have been fairly busy with pre-weddings, weddings and other photo assignments. If you want to keep up to date of our work, check out our Facebook page. Here is a quick update on our recent black and white portrait session …
It has been a while since I last posted my work. I hope to show you more of my work in 2013 as I have been shooting some amazing images. Last year, we had a great family portrait session with Sara, Simon and their beautiful little one Matilda. Previously we …
