DP 1on1 E011 – Lighting Setups

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] gives seven great lighting setups for use in the studio. Question Answered: 1) What lighting setups should I use? Lighting Setups Included: Portrait Light Fashion Light Beauty Light Fashion Light II Beauty Shots Glamour Light Flare Fashion Light   Portrait Light   Beauty …

DP 1on1 E010 – Light Ratios

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] explains light ratios in the studio. Question Answered: 1) How do I determine my light ratio? Bonus Material More information on Lighting Ratios (article) Understanding Key and fill light (video) F Stops (article with charts) Using a light meter (video) Equipment used in …

DP 1on1 E009 – Choosing a camera bag

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] goes over some great options for carrying your camera and lighting equipment. Question Answered: 1) What camera bag should I buy? Bonus material: Chase Jarvis Tech: Packing Photography Gear: blog/2007/11/chase-jarvis-tech-packing-photography.html LowePro bags and gear: http://www.lowepro.com/ LowePro product finder, great for finding a bag …

DP 1on1 E008 – Using Sekonic meters to balance ambient and flash II

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] shows you how to use your Sekonic light meter to balance flash and ambient light. Question Answered: 1) Please give us more detail about balancing ambient and artificial light with a flash meter? Recommended Book: Understanding Exposure by Brian Peterson More information about …

LSS004 – Natural Light Mixed with Continuous Light

Prince of Cheap here coming at ya with my first LightSource Short… After a wild workshop, a nice relax with the family and some heavy 2008 retooling and planning, I’m back and ready to load your brain with more photographic tools and questions than ever! First, I’m celebrating my first foray into cheap crappy video! …

LSS002 Detective – LightSource Shorts Behind the Scenes

Welcome to LightSource Shorts – video from our studio sessions and photography assignments. Assignment LSS002 – Behind the Scenes on a Detective Story. Come with us as we build a story about a police interrogation. Which resulted in these images:   Featured Equipment: White Lightning Zeus (review coming soon) Please feel free to discuss this …

DP 1on1 E007 – Choosing a Lens for Portraiture

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] discusses how to choose a lens for Portraiture. Question Answered: 1) I noticed you shoot a lot with your 70-200 lens. I have a Canon 70-200 lens I use for Sports. I’ve never thought about using that lens for portraits. I usually use …

DP 1on1 E006 – Setting Up a Pocket Wizard System

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] discusses how to set up a pocket wizard wireless studio trigger system. Question Answered: 1) How do I set up a Pocket Wizard trigger system? Wireless Fun: Sports Illustrated has the ultimate wireless setup PopPhoto: The New World of Wireless Flash More information …

DP 1on1 E005 – Buying Lighting Equipment : Basic Three Light Setup

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] discusses purchasing the right lighting equipment by focusing on what equipment is needed for the basic three light setup. Question Answered: 1) What kind of studio lighting equipment should I buy? Books: Photographing People: Portraits, Fashion, Glamour Lighting for Portrait: Photography Rotovision Books …

DP 1on1 E004 – Buying Lighting Equipment : Grip, Modifiers and Sources

In this episode of Digital Photography One on One, Mark Wallace [SnapFactory.com] discusses purchasing the right lighting equipment, beginning with understanding some basic principles of light. Question Answered: 1) What kind of studio lighting equipment should I buy? Related LightSource podcasts: Episode 1: Paul C Bluff explains watt seconds Episode 45: Chase Jarvis shoots ninjas …