What's there not to love about taking beauty shots? You spend the day with a talented team of individuals and take photos of beautiful models. In this two part post we'll be delving into the key elements of a beauty shoot, their costs, how to schedule your day, common lighting configurations and briefly discuss retouching. If you're looking to add beauty photograp[...]
Category archives: gear
Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Review
Having used the Elinchrom Ranger Quadra for nearly a month now, I thought I'd share some thoughts on the product and offer up some suggestions on use and who it's best suited for. For those that may be unfamiliar with it, the Quadra is a portable battery powered strobe with an available flash output of 400ws. The Ranger Quadra is the little brother of the full blown R[...]
Elinchrom Diffusers with Speedlights
When working with strobes you'll likely spend a ton of money on diffusers, only to have to buy a whole new set to work with any Speedlights you may have. While there are a few Speedlight to strobe softbox adapter solutions out there, such as the high quality ones made by Kacey Enterprises, these themselves will cost you a small fortune. Since I already use the Elinchr[...]
Fun and Frustration with 10 Stop ND Filters
High density ND filters like the 6 or 10 stop are a great way to add creative motion effects to architectural or landscape images, but there are some important considerations for those looking to experiment with them. Ultimately the creativity they afford the user come at the price of convenience and consistency, so my goal here is to help you choose a filter that's r[...]
Lee Filters SW-150 Filter Kit Review
For those that own one, there is no wide angle substitute for the Nikon 14-24mm f2.8. Its edge to edge sharpness, minimal distortion and consistency at all apertures and focal lengths make it a sought after item, even by owners of Canon's and other makes. Sure the 16-35mm f4 is the practical choice, it's lighter, cheaper and accepts filters, but its lack of consis[...]