I have been experimenting recently with my Nikon D80 w/ Speedlight SB-800 set-up in an attempt to get away from the more "automated settings", so I can become more creative and produce higher quality photographs. I recently shot several hundred portrait photos using this equipment with a Nikon...

I've recently been named the "official" photographer of our local single A pro hockey team. I went to practice yesterday and was incredibly disappointed with my photos. Obviously not being an NHL team, the lighting wasn't the best in the world, but I can't use my flash due to shooting...

The thought 'hit' me last night - why not use my ez-up tent and its walls for a studio? It acts as a diffuser to sunlight. I can bounce the flash off the ceiling. I can hang lights from the ceiling I can put up or take down walls to facilitate needs. Currently I have very limited equipment and...

I recently purchased a Novatron studio lighting set from a retired film photographer to use in my home studio. The lighting system has everything that I will need for my studio except for one thing. I need to find the best type of adapter to allow my digital camera to operate with the system. I use a...

I need some ideas for upcoming family portraits. A couple of things that I'm concerned about is composition and glasses glare-- I only have one Alien Bee 800 with a giant softbox. I will be shooting candids at a birthday party for a 100 year old grandmother and family and friends. The client also...

I'm looking for any tips on shooting a group of 6 adults and 4 small children outside in the snow. The background the family wants is mostly woods. There is supposed to be quite a bit of snow. I'm planning on using a ladder -if possible because of the number of people. My concern is losing highlights...

I am researching how to do (lighting mostly) and what to charge for Galmour shots. I have Alien bees lighting, 2-400, & 1-800 lights. 20D camera. What lens do you tend to use for this? Any suggestionsn or pointers much appreciated. A

I was wondering if anyone has taken any photos in a spook house? I was thinking about setting up my camera(s) ( canon 5D w/external flash, lens 28-105,75-300, 58mm 0.5x & olympus E500, lens 18-180, 14-45, 58mm 0.45, 58mm 2.0x telephoto and various filters for both cameras ) on a tripod in our spook...

As far as diffusers there are many flavors and prices from almost free to 150$$ If you search for Gary Fong you can start with his and work your way down from there. (his can run from $60I to $150 depending on package) I do love his tupperware version (and I'm not a spokesperson for him) I also have...

I am just getting out of college and would like to pursue my photography full time. the problem is that i have done all of my work with natural lighting because I do not have a studio to work out of yet. I do mostly portraits of babies and a few weddings. my first question is as a beginning photographer...