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Live Learning Lab Webinar – Light Modifiers – Wed 6pm PST Live Learning Lab Webinar – Light Modifiers – Wed 6pm PST

This month the subject moves to light modifiers. Jason and I will discuss different types of light modifiers such as umbrellas, snoots, flags, grids, and much more and how to choose the modifier that is …

Getting the Shot – Girl on the Beach Getting the Shot – Girl on the Beach

In this installment of “Getting the Shot” we look at night shot of a girl on a beach. We  see the water crashing onto the subject and a dark sky behind her. She is lit …

Using Gels For Colored Backgrounds Using Gels For Colored Backgrounds

One of the things I hear that people really struggle with is how to use gels to make colored backgrounds. Why would we want to do this? Well, because sometimes a basic single color background …

Wireless Flash Triggers For Only $15? Wireless Flash Triggers For Only $15?
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Far and away our hottest selling item is our wireless flash triggers. These units allow you to get into off-camera flash for a fraction of the cost of the big name products. If you only …

PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController

By now everyone should know that I am a huge fan of off-camera lighting and with a little practice, it’s not that hard to really get the hang of it and add a whole new …

ExpoImaging Rogue 3-In-1 Grid Review ExpoImaging Rogue 3-In-1 Grid Review

I am a sucker for gadgets and light modifiers and one of my favorites lately has been the Rogue FlashBenders. What I really liked about the FlashBenders is the built-in strap and the bendable strips …

Podcast #97 – Conversation with Jason Groupp – Talking about lighting Podcast #97 – Conversation with Jason Groupp – Talking about lighting

In this episode Kerry is joined by New york Wedding Photographer Jason Groupp. Jason’s approach to lighting is very simple and straightforward but results in very commercial/high fashion looking images. This week Kerry and Jason …

Single Light Portraits – Yes You Can! Single Light Portraits – Yes You Can!

Since I launched the Blackbelt Lighting Products the most common question I get asked is “How many lights do I need?”. The problem is there is no simple answer to that, except that I always …

Photo Project 24 #16 – Grand Canyon Western Town Photo Project 24 #16 – Grand Canyon Western Town

This is not some miniature, this is three full sized stores with absolutely no light hitting them. While we probably could have just setup a couple of umbrellas and just blasted the scene with light …

Blackbelt Lighting Kit Swivel Mount Detail Blackbelt Lighting Kit Swivel Mount Detail

We have had a bunch of requests for detailed info on the swivel mount that is included in the Blackbelt Lighting Kits. I have to tell you that honestly, this is the best swivel mount …

Photo Project 24 – Uncovered Wagon Photo Project 24 – Uncovered Wagon

As the Sun disappeared over the horizon, there was barely a glow over the distance mountains when we came upon this old covered wagon. We knew this was going to be the shot we were …