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Simple Event Lighting Setup with Canon eTTL II Wireless System Simple Event Lighting Setup with Canon eTTL II Wireless System

Shooting an awards ceremony usually doesn’t allow you the opportunity to setup much in the way of lighting.
 
At a recent event I only had a few minutes to get whatever I was going to do …

Dave Montizambert Temecula Workshop May 15-16 Dave Montizambert Temecula Workshop May 15-16

Long time readers/listeners of CameraDojo will know that I do not recommend very many workshops. The only time I will help to promote a workshop is if I personally know the instructor and am completely …

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 …

25 DVD from Jason Groupp 25 DVD from Jason Groupp

Jason Groupp is one of my favorite photographers when it comes to his use of off-camera lighting using minimal equipment. Jason has just released a new DVD called “25” featuring, as he puts it, 25 …

What’s it like to shoot film these days What’s it like to shoot film these days

Recently I decided to take up the challenge of shooting a few rolls of film through my old Canon AE-1. To be completely honest here the last film I shot was a single roll through …

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 …

Podcast #94 – Conversation with Syl Arena – Speedliter’s Handbook and More Podcast #94 – Conversation with Syl Arena – Speedliter’s Handbook and More

Kerry sits down once again with Syl Arena to discuss more things lighting related. With the release of Syl’s new book, Speedliter’s Handbook, Kerry and Syl take some time to go through some of their …

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 – A Light in the Sky Photo Project 24 – A Light in the Sky

We are somewhere in the middle of nowhere, we haven’t seen a city in what seems like ages. We are only seeing another car about once every 15-20 minutes. Yet again we are …

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 …

frio Cold Shoe Mount Review frio Cold Shoe Mount Review

Rarely does a new and unique product come into the photography world. Sure there are always “new” products but not very often does a truly new product hit the shelves. I use different types of …