Speedlite and off-camera flash photography.https://speedlitersblog.com/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/learn-manual-mode-and-photography-basics/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/learn-manual-mode-and-photography-basics/"Shoot Manual in 7 Days" is an easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide to mastering the three pillars of manual mode photography: aperture, shutter speed, aSun, 17 Mar 2024 02:16:58 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/alana-lee/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/alana-lee/Speedliter's Blog is elated to feature a beautiful portrait by Toronto, Canada based photographer and digital artist Alana Lee. Alana has captured a…Mon, 08 Mar 2021 02:36:44 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/jeff-tisman/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/jeff-tisman/Speedliter's Blog is excited to feature evocative wedding photos from New Jersey based photographer Jeff Tisman. Jeff's origin story begins shooting rock…Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:58:38 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/j-la-plante/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/j-la-plante/Speedliter's Blog is beyond stoked to feature phenomenal engagement photos by Boulder, Colorado-based husband and wife team Jesse & Moira La Plante.…Sun, 13 Dec 2020 02:38:43 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/jerry-finley/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/jerry-finley/Speedliter's Blog is thrilled to feature vibrant ballet photos by Greenville, SC based photographer Jerry Finley. An accomplished teacher and forever…Thu, 19 Nov 2020 02:20:55 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/gerardo-gonzalez/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/gerardo-gonzalez/Speedliter's Blog is excited to feature gorgeous senior photos from Whitehall, Wisconsin based photographer Gerardo Gonzalez. A practiced strobist, Gerardo…Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:59:30 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/juan-ruiz/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/juan-ruiz/Juan Ruiz shares how he plans and executes his wedding photography jobs including aperture, shutter speed, ISO and more.Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:02:57 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/joe-baker/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/joe-baker/Speedliter's Blog is psyched to feature striking boxing photos by Lubbock, Texas based photographer Joe Baker. Joe expertly manipulates light and color to…Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:33:13 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/jcm-photography/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/jcm-photography/Speedliter's Blog is thrilled to feature distinctive wedding photos by Asheville, North Carolina based photographers Jennifer & Joe Mackey of JCM…Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:31:03 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/amber-henry/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/amber-henry/Speedliter's Blog is delighted to feature Valiant Valkyrie portraits by Saginaw, Michigan based photographer Amber Henry. Amber possesses an eye for…Mon, 20 Jul 2020 01:41:18 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/matt-gruber/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/matt-gruber/Speedliter's Blog is thrilled to feature elegant wedding photos by Philadelphia based photographer Matt Gruber. In this post Matt shares some of his tips…Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:05:42 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/abhi-pandya/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/abhi-pandya/Speedliter's Blog is delighted to feature beautiful, stylized engagement photos by New Jersey based photographer, Abhi Pandya. Abhi enjoys creating images…Sat, 06 Jun 2020 01:11:26 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/bobby-vowels/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/bobby-vowels/Speedliter's Blog is thrilled to feature chic lifestyle portraits by Boston, Massachusetts based photography Bob Oei, aka Bobby Vowels. With a background in…Sat, 09 May 2020 18:21:06 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/walter-van-dusen-timeless-headshots-with-sony-lastolite-and-continuous-lighting/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/walter-van-dusen-timeless-headshots-with-sony-lastolite-and-continuous-lighting/Speedliter's Blog is honored to feature timeless headshots by Lexington, Massachusetts based photographer Walter van Dusen. Walter combines years of…Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:10:10 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/alex-hurtado-smashing-sports-portraits-with-canon-godox/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/alex-hurtado-smashing-sports-portraits-with-canon-godox/Speedliter's Blog is psyched to feature smashing sports portraits by San Diego based photographer Alex Hurtado. Alex steps up to the plate with a three…Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:48:42 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/brett-harkness-extraordinary-carnival-portraits-with-pentax-elinchrom/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/brett-harkness-extraordinary-carnival-portraits-with-pentax-elinchrom/Speedliter's Blog is thrilled to feature extraordinary carnival portraits by UK based photographer Brett Harkness. Brett has mastered many photographic…Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:54:45 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/smj-photography-stunning-wedding-photos-with-sony-godox-magmod/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/smj-photography-stunning-wedding-photos-with-sony-godox-magmod/Speedliter's Blog is stoked to feature photos by York, PA based photographer Scott Josuweit! Scott does a phenomenal job balancing flash and ambient light…Sat, 29 Feb 2020 01:22:36 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/gillespie-photography-breathtaking-rocky-mountain-wedding-photos-with-canon-flashpoint/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/gillespie-photography-breathtaking-rocky-mountain-wedding-photos-with-canon-flashpoint/Speedliter's Blog is humbled and grateful to feature the Colorado based husband and wife photography team Gillespie Photography. Trent & Stacy combine the…Sat, 08 Feb 2020 19:34:42 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/brad-blackburn-dramatic-architectural-wedding-photos-with-canon-godox-magmod/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/brad-blackburn-dramatic-architectural-wedding-photos-with-canon-godox-magmod/Brad Blackburn: Dramatic Architectural Wedding Photos with Canon, Godox, MadmodSat, 28 Dec 2019 18:28:23 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/epic-ferris-wheel-photos-by-zach-dalin/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/epic-ferris-wheel-photos-by-zach-dalin/Speedliter's Blog is thrilled to feature epic engagement photos by St. Louis based photographer Zach Dalin. Zach combines his creativity, technical…Tue, 03 Dec 2019 03:10:57 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/senior-photos-with-orlit-rovelight-and-speedlites/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/senior-photos-with-orlit-rovelight-and-speedlites/During this senior shoot I used a one light setup with the Orlit Rovelight as my primary light. Later I'll share my opinion on the Rovelight. But first…Sat, 08 Jun 2019 21:03:55 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/senior-photos-with-bare-flash/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/senior-photos-with-bare-flash/It's possible to take beautiful, sharp photos without expensive flash modifiers. For this senior shoot, I used a bare flash to light my subject's face while…Wed, 08 May 2019 18:01:16 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/dramatic-3-speedlite-portrait-using-yongnuo-yn-e3-rt-controller-and-canon-speedlites/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/dramatic-3-speedlite-portrait-using-yongnuo-yn-e3-rt-controller-and-canon-speedlites/Dramatic lighting is awesome! I am fascinated by dramatic styles like Joel Grimes and Chris Knight. Here's how I created dramatic portraits at home with…Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:48:27 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/how-to-pair-speedlite-and-natural-light-for-one-year-old-photos/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/how-to-pair-speedlite-and-natural-light-for-one-year-old-photos/Natural light is beautiful, but it's out of control! Ok, so I exaggerated a little there. But it is out of YOUR control. You can move around to accommodate…Mon, 23 Apr 2018 17:25:06 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/choosing-camera-settings-and-focus-point-for-sharp-photos/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/choosing-camera-settings-and-focus-point-for-sharp-photos/Creating consistently sharp, well focused images can be tough! There are a lot of variables to keep in mind on top of posing and engaging your subject.…Mon, 16 Apr 2018 01:16:45 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/intro-to-speedlites-modifiers-and-off-camera-flash/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/intro-to-speedlites-modifiers-and-off-camera-flash/It can be confusing trying to understand how to use speedlites as off-camera flash and what you need to get started. In this post, I'll discuss some of the…Sat, 31 Mar 2018 18:24:14 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/how-to-create-dramatic-portraits-with-white-background/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/how-to-create-dramatic-portraits-with-white-background/A simple white or black background is great way to keep attention focused on your subject. But backdrops and studios are expensive! In this post I'll show…Sat, 31 Mar 2018 00:25:27 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/squirmy-5-month-baby-photos-using-speedlites-and-modifiers/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/squirmy-5-month-baby-photos-using-speedlites-and-modifiers/Five month old babies can be squirmy! They are no longer sleepy, posable newborns and they don't take direction well! However, they make up for it with all…Sat, 10 Mar 2018 22:50:35 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/baby-photo-with-bare-spedlite/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/baby-photo-with-bare-spedlite/Sometimes I want to capture photos of baby Sully quickly without setting up light stands and modifiers. I created this dramatic baby photo by simply holding…Sun, 25 Feb 2018 20:07:33 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/simple-baby-photos-on-white-sheets/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/simple-baby-photos-on-white-sheets/Simple white sheets can be an easy, fun backdrop for baby photos! I used 2 speedlites and my DSLR camera to capture simple, fun photos on white sheets.…Sun, 18 Feb 2018 22:57:35 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/how-to-isolate-a-subject-in-lightroom/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/how-to-isolate-a-subject-in-lightroom/Lightroom offers a few tools that make it easy to isolate a subject with a light or dark background. Here's how I isolated my subjects using Adobe…Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:14:23 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/headshot-lighting-and-3-styles-of-portrait-editing/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/headshot-lighting-and-3-styles-of-portrait-editing/Check out this lighting setup I used for portraits recently. Using Lightroom, I created 3 different styles of image using the photos from 1 session. Before…Sun, 28 Jan 2018 19:46:59 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/why-use-prime-lenses/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/why-use-prime-lenses/Why use prime lenses? Prime lenses are affordable, sharp, lightweight, and offer the widest aperture. Before I continue, I want you to know that…Sun, 28 Jan 2018 18:32:27 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/8-tips-for-better-pet-photos/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/8-tips-for-better-pet-photos/Here are some tips for taking better photos of your furry friends!I love taking photos of my dogs! They were some of my first models! Here are some tips…Sun, 14 Jan 2018 22:12:58 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/5-tips-for-better-concert-photography/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/5-tips-for-better-concert-photography/Here are 5 tips that helped me learn to take great photos of artists on stage. For fun, I am including examples from two very different types of…Sat, 13 Jan 2018 17:32:04 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/low-light-photography-for-clubs-or-parties/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/low-light-photography-for-clubs-or-parties/Using a strobe and rear curtain sync mode, you can produce well lit photos even in dark venues. During this shoot, I was responsible for taking photos of…Sat, 13 Jan 2018 16:17:19 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/baby-photos-using-natural-light/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/baby-photos-using-natural-light/As a speedliter, it is important to recognize when natural light is best. I started this session with my speedlite ready to go but I noticed some contrast…Mon, 08 Jan 2018 01:00:56 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/evening-maternity-portrait-with-1-speedlite/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/evening-maternity-portrait-with-1-speedlite/In this night session I used a large umbrella and speedlite to illuminate my subject and make her stand out against the dark, nighttime background.Before I…Sun, 07 Jan 2018 16:13:35 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/black-white-portraits-with-softbox-and-speedlite/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/black-white-portraits-with-softbox-and-speedlite/You can achieve vivid black and white portraits with black backround without a studio or fancy monolights. I used an affordable softbox along with a mixture…Sun, 07 Jan 2018 06:19:11 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/newborn-photos-using-1-speedlite-and-bounce-flash/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/newborn-photos-using-1-speedlite-and-bounce-flash/For indoor newborn photos, I keep it simple using a single speedlite to bounce flash as well as the built in reflector to throw some light forward. I prefer…Sat, 06 Jan 2018 22:35:50 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/superbaby-photo-using-bounce-flash-and-a-single-speedlite/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/superbaby-photo-using-bounce-flash-and-a-single-speedlite/Using bounce flash is a great way to get evenly lit photos using a single speedlite. Here's a simple technique for baby photos along with prop ideas.Before…Sat, 06 Jan 2018 22:33:08 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/one-year-old-photos-combining-natural-light-and-a-single-strobe/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/one-year-old-photos-combining-natural-light-and-a-single-strobe/Combining natural light with fill flash is a great way to produce well lit images. During this shoot I used natural light in my home along with a 40 inch…Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:27:00 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/photographing-a-newborn-with-a-single-speedlite/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/photographing-a-newborn-with-a-single-speedlite/During this session, I photographed baby August and parents using one speedlite and got creative with the Yongnuo YN-E3-RT radio trigger and 24" Neewer…Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:05:46 GMThttps://speedlitersblog.com/blog/fall-family-photo-shoot-midday-sun-and-active-1-year-old/https://speedlitersblog.com/blog/fall-family-photo-shoot-midday-sun-and-active-1-year-old/Here's how I used my Canon 6D and 600EX-RT to shoot family portraits under the midday sun using shade, sun, strobe in different ways.At Forest Park where we…Sat, 06 Jan 2018 15:42:16 GMT