Cinematography and photography are two of the most popular visual arts, but what is the difference between them? The answer to that question is not as clear-cut as you may think. In photography, light enters a lens and exposes a chemical film or digital sensor which creates an image. Cinematographers use lighting to create moods […]
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Light is essential for life. Light gives us the ability to see, and without it we would be nothing but a pile of skin and bones. Light also has three qualities that are important for understanding its effects on photography, direction, size and contrast. Understanding how these qualities affect your photos will help you take […]
Light contrast, color contrast and texture contrast are the three types of of contrast. Light contrast can create a visual impact on the viewers and is the most common. Color contrast is the second most used and can make colors appear more saturated. Texture contrast is used the least out of the three but is […]
In this lighting master class, we will teach you lighting in photography and videography. Lighting is a powerful tool that can make or break your images. It has the power to create drama and mood, to draw attention with its contrast, and to illuminate an object from any angle. Lighting will always vary given the […]
In this quick minute video I show you the settings I used to get a warm vintage look in my photograph. Be sure to give this a try to if you felt it helpful, give me a follow!
In this video, I talk about how I created this image and how you could get a similar look. I also mention the gear I am rocking and the lighting pattern used on my subject. This is great for beginners to learn to light, post processing, strobes, gear, etc. If you have questions ask away, […]
One of my favorite shots, I was camping at Bartlet lake in Arizona and I wanted to capture the stars in the background because they looked so gorgeous out by the lake. How I got the shot: Took some trial and error, but off to the left I believe we had a lantern that was […]
Not everyone needs a cage for their camera but those who do video work will appreciate the attachments you can add to your camera. Those who primarily record themselves will benefit by getting a cage for their a6400 or any a6xxx because the mic jack get’s in the way of the screen, you can counter […]
The 85mm 1.8 Sony is one of the highest quality lenses you could get for little investment. With that being said, let’s find out if it’s right for you. Lens Price This lens is one of my first additions to my very small collection, also the best quality lens for the price in my opinion […]
The Sony 55mm 1.8 Zeiss clocks in around a whopping 1000$ new. If you’re lucky and can wait for a great opportunity, you can find it selling for around 600$ – 800$ used on Facebook marketplace or offer up, just be sure to inspect the lens first. I purchased mine for 600 and it was […]