Photographic lighting

I've been reading photographers' discussions on various external strobe accessories. I had these tests done some years back for my textbook, "Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach." From top to bottom, the Indoor/Outdoor comparisons are for: Direct Flash Bouncing the strobe off a ceiling Lumiquest Omnidome Through an umbrella Off an umbrella Through a softbox Outdoors or in a large ballroom or gymnasium, all the accessories work less well at softening shadows. The scattered light rays…

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While a lot can be done in post-processing, many photographers use studio lighting tricks while shooting to create some fantastic effects. Knowing how to correctly stage lights and how to use colorful gels effectively can help in achieving creative results. We enlisted the help of Felix Barjou, a professional portrait photographer to give us his tips on lighting and color. See how to get his results below and don't forget to check out his amazing light and color setup at the end.

These striking black and white photos capture how the city can be a crowded yet lonely place.

Nick Fancher is an editorial and music photographer who specializes in dramatic lighting, often employing the use of bold colors and experimental camera techniques. He is particularly known for his efficient method of working, which is with the use of minimal gear, often in unconventional locations.

Critically acclaimed Chinese photographer Fan Ho spent the 1950s and 60s taking gritty and darkly beautiful photos of street life in Hong Kong. His photographs, to be published in his new book “Fan Ho:A Hong Kong Memoir,” reach back through time and space to connect us to the everyday sights of this bustling metropolis in a way that many of us have never seen before.

Week 16: Technical: Portrait Lighting “Cameo” Rim Lighting: to create this photograph I used a single studio light (fitted with a “barn door” attachment to narrow the beam of light) placed behind my daughter. This photo is unedited, as the lighting gave me exactly the shot I set out to achieve. Canon Eos 7D, 50mm, F1.8, 1/80 sec, ISO 500 #Dogwood52 #Dogwood2018Week16 #Dogwood2016

Photographer John Gress shows examples and how to light for nine types of portrait lighting.

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