German born photographer Jan Leonardo Wöllert uses light art performance to create the unique look that has made him famous overseas. This form of photography uses carefully choreographed light painting to create visual stunning images. Advertise here via BSA

As fundamental as it is to our photography, light remains a mystery to many of us. We know good light, we know bad light and we know how this effects our images but do we truly understand light? Advertise here via BSA

Light. We can’t take photos without it, and yet it seems poorly understood by many photographers. Something that has such influence on our photos deserves a look at its basic characteristics. When you think about what light is, and isn’t, you can use it to create more interesting photos. Advertise here via BSA

By the request of a photographer seeking tips on how to do portrait photography with only hard lighting due to lack of equipment, this video gives tips and tricks for using basic hard lighting for portrait photography, with and without modifiers and reflectors. Advertise here via BSA

Besides being an excellent photographer, Grimes has a very easy to follow approach to instruction that even novice photographers can understand. Take a look at the video below and see how Grimes can help you improve your photography as well! Advertise here via BSA

With new technology, our flashes are getting smarter. Most speedlights have multiple settings, LCD screens with lengthy menus, and are often communicating with other speedlights as well. Syl Arena has teamed up once again with B&H Photography delivering us with an in-depth look into operating speedlights Advertise here via BSA

The options that a photographer has to light a person’s face and body are many. You may use different types of lights such as parabolic or diffused and you may position them in endless combinations. Advertise here via BSA

Rembrandt lighting is one of the core lighting setups used by portrait photographers because its ability to produce softly lit facial features. The trademark brand of Rembrandt lighting is a triangular shaped spot of light that sits just beneath one eye and runs the length of the nose. Advertise here via BSA

Using the “Halo light” pattern in your photo lighting! Here is a photo tip I’ve recently read that I disagree with… Advertise here via BSA

Lighting is one of the principal elements in portraiture. In order to produce quality photos it is essential that one understands the very basics. Advertise here via BSA