Lighting

Photography Flags: Add Stunning Dimension & Contrast to Your Food Photos.

Wondering how to get your hero subject in your photos to pop without resorting to a lot of editing? Learn this simple photography flag technique.

Softboxes For Product Photography: What You Need to Know.

Harnessing natural light can be tricky. Every photographer should know how to create and use artificial light, including a softbox for product photography.

How Learning Low Key Product Photography Improved My Creativity

Check out this post on how to create a DIY home studio setup for low key flash product photography, from photographer Therese Bourne at The Urband Nest.

Create Dappled Light Using a Speedlite: How to Guide.

This article will help demystify dappled light and inspire you to play and explore the possibilities of creating this lighting effect with a Speedlite.

Simple One Light Photography Setup: Moody Black Forest Cupcake

Come behind the scenes of this impressive, minimalist one light photography setup, of a moody black forest cupcake shoot.

5 Quick Tips to Perfectly Photograph Dark Backgrounds

Use these tips to perfectly photograph dark backgrounds in food photography by creating even exposure, reducing glare and tackling white balance.

5 Everyday Items You Never Thought of Using to Shape Natural Light

5 creative ways you can use everyday household items you already have to shape natural light for food photography.

8 Tips For Embracing Low Light Food Photography.

Low light food photography is beautiful. If your lighting frustration rises during the darker months, here are 8 tips to help you embrace low light.

The Basic Light Setup For Food Photography

Learn the basic setup for food photography, what direction of light to shoot, the type of light that’s most flattering and what modifiers to use.

The Most Important Tips for Dark Food Photography

Want to capture dark food photography? Make sure you included these important tips so you can create magic, (and it’s not just about having less light).

Natural Light Photography: How To Manipulate At Home

Natural light photography at home is predictable and unpredictable at the same time. How to uncover and find natural light at home and unlock its magic.

5 Lighting Myths That Are Holding You Back

Struggle with capturing beautiful light in your photography? Read why these lighting myths could be holding you back from creating beautiful natural light.