Table of Table of Contents: Page 1: Introduction CRT and LCD – were they ever better? Characteristics of photo-editing monitors Is it worth investing in a good monitor? Monitor for a photographer Advantages of 4K/UHD monitors for photography How can manufacturers "cheat"? Calibration Graphics Card Page 2: List of Monitors for Photography – HD […]
Finally, the time has come when it is easy to illuminate your computer workstation for retouching, graphic design, or video editing. In the past, there were many complications when people wanted to do it right. In the past almost everyone used fluorescent bulbs because other light sources had too many drawbacks for such use: incorrect […]
No matter what year it is, information about what DPI to set for photos published on the internet is still being repeated. “Just use 72” is probably the most common opinion. Of course, 72 is enough. Just like any other value, even 1. If it’s 10,000, it won’t change anything – the photo will be […]
I've wanted for a very long time to put together something about the law related to photography, especially photo shoots. Of course, I wouldn't do it alone. I believe only lawyers should speak on this subject, preferably lawyers who specialize in it. Open almost any discussion about the law on a forum or Facebook group and you'll be horrified by […]
Taking cool photos of people (and not only) often requires the use of tripod-mounted lamps. For my first lighting set (3 lamps, stands, RF controllers, etc.), I spent a total of around 250 USD and described it in an article many years ago. It was an incredibly low price for such possibilities (one good Nikon/Canon […]
Tethering, or simply previewing photos during a shoot just moments after pressing the shutter, is a huge convenience that I use regularly. It makes it much easier to judge whether everything in the photo is right. The photographer, makeup artist, assistant, and the rest of the crew all get an easy look at every shot. I probably don't need to explain how much this improves the chances of catching […]
I followed the steps below on El Capitan 10.11.15. I no longer make backups this way, partly because of the complications described below. I described my current backup system here. Time Machine on a NAS Time Machine is familiar to every Mac user. It is software built into the operating system that makes backups and lets you restore files […]
Many monitors are capable of displaying more intense colors than those in the “palette” used on the internet. The advantage is if the software used can handle it and doesn’t cause what should be a faded green to glow like a radioactive leak. Why are colors in Photoshop different than in an internet browser? Why […]
Today’s post is about modeling, complemented by my photos – find more on my Instagram. When I write about this industry, I don’t mean girls from ModelsMayhem, arranging TFP shoots or clothing sessions in local clothing stores. I’m talking about real professional models who participate in hundreds of castings, do fashion shows in Paris, or […]
How to learn to photograph models and create my portfolio? Should you go to a proper school, learn from […]
In a real studio, you’ll never face the problem of insufficient space, but you can often find yourself in pseudo-studios, which are too small or too low. Moreover, a photo shoot is sometimes taken with the use of a studio backdrop positioned in a flat (that’s my case). I’ve encountered the latter problem, i.e. insufficient […]
Color management is fundamental to digital photography, but knowledge of the subject is surprisingly poor. Unfortunately, professional photographers, and even people who call themselves retouchers, often have no idea which color spaces they are working in or what the consequences are. There will be no technical babble in my post because I probably would not understand half of […]
Two different shoots, different crews, different models, but a similar idea: photos with rim lighting that’s much more visible than usual. A rim light sits behind the model and lights her in a way that “outlines” her. Normally, with the key light in front, the face would be brighter in the center and darker around the edges. Rim lighting can […]
Since I started this website, I've received plenty of questions about equipping a first studio: which lights, modifiers, lens, and so on. I decided to write about what helps me when taking photographs and what everyone should have in a small studio. This will be highly subjective, but if you're interested in the same particular area of photography as I am, […]
To me, lighting is a fundamental factor in photography and I guess that many of you share this opinion. People use one light at the very beginning, when they don’t have more equipment, but a photo taken using one light doesn’t have to be worse than a photo taken with two or three lights. As […]
If you want to photograph people, sooner or later you will need to start using lights. I do not mean one built into the camera or mounted on it. Today I am covering equipment, specifically strobing: photographing with speedlights placed around the set rather than on the camera's hot shoe. My lighting kit […]
The shoot with Aleksandra took place a month ago and was fairly spontaneous, like most of my shoots. While browsing maxmodels, I came across her profile and knew right away that "this was it." It's rare for me to find anyone interesting there, especially someone local. She's short, but she's only 14, so there's plenty of time to […]
I very often use a beauty dish as the key light, so I’ve decided to devote this post to it and thus give people unfamiliar with the topic a chance to learn what it is. It’s usually true that the softer the light, the better. Well, perhaps I am generalizing too much, but such is […]