I have told many of my customers that not only do I stand behind the products, but I also support them to make sure that they are creating the best images possible. Beginning …

We have covered using colored gels for backgrounds in the past (here) and a very common question is how to get the background color dialed in properly. In this article we will walk through a …

I get asked quite a bit about the difference in using an umbrella versus a softbox so I figured it was about time to do an article about it and see if I could help …

While today’s cameras do a pretty good job when in fully automatic mode, in order to make the most of your camera you should learn how to use your camera on the manual setting. To go full manual you will need to have an understanding of shutter speed, aperture settings, and ISO speed. In this article we will get you going and get you shooting like a pro.

This weekend I was attending my wife’s graduation and watched a guy with a high end Canon camera outfitted with the latest 70-200mm f/2.8 L II lens and 580 ex II struggling for half an …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

If you are in the San Diego area and would like to come check out the products from Black Belt Lighting, come by our booth at the Bargain Camera Show this weekend. We will have …

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 …

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 …