The last few months I’ve went “at it” hard in my lab (garage studio where I create and perfect new stuff. Now I’ve come out thinking I’m Batman!). Well, I’ve finally come out of “the cave” with something good! Its a MONSTER – 2 part article – about how I created the light for my …
Category Archives: Studio Lighting Tutorials
A Lesson In Hard Light – Complimenting Mid Day Sunlight
Here again is the Prince of Cheap! This time around I’m bringing you a lesson in hard light. Recently I was out on an outdoor fashion shoot with the wildly talented (and braided) Mr. Shannon and Stephanos. Mr. Shannon and Stephanos can be found at Model Mayhem – ID #358293 for Mr. Shannon and ID …
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Creating Killer Headshots: The Cheap Way!
The Prince of Cheap is here again, but this time I’m gonna tell you not how to save money but a way to make money! Lots of people ask me, “Whats a quick way for me to make some easy money with my camera?” The first thing I seem to always think to say is “Learn to …
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How’d He Light That?
Prince of Cheap here again! Lets take a break from cheapness for a split second. Times up! (The lesson is free!) This post will give you some tips on analyzing images in order to recreate them. For example the image below was shown for my free workshop, Monster Lighting Tactics. (Look for the next one!) …
A Quick Start Guide to the One Light Setup
The Prince of Cheap is here again! In my pursuit of (cheapness) one light perfection, I am about to give you a gem or two that will keep you from complaining about having only one light. In fact, if you fully understand this… you may even come to prefer one light images! Why on earth …
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Studio Quality High Key Lighting without the Studio!
I call the sun my outdoor studio because it offers unlimited backgrounds, unlimited lighting patterns and near unlimited possibilities! I love it! This article will show you a great way to get the high key studio look using the sun as your light source. The tools needed: A camera which allows you to manually control …
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What’s a diffusion panel?
A diffusion panel is used to diffuse or soften studio light or natural light that is falling onto your subject. Generally, diffusion panels are constructed as a metal or plastic frame covered with semi-transparent material which allows light to pass through it. The light hits the panel and becomes smooth and soft, creating a gentle …
Butterfly Lighting on a Budget
This tutorial only requires one light! Hey here’s one for the ages! For some time I’ve wanted to own a beauty dish. While searching the web I found that the most respected beauty dish seems to be the Mola brand. However, when I went to the web site I was shocked by the price (www.mola-light.com/htm/samples.html). …
What are grids?
Grids are light modifiers which attach directly to the front of the small reflectors which are in front of most strobe light units. Grids are wafer-like objects with a grid or honey comb of small holes in them to allow light to pass through. Grids modify the light by restricting the angle at which it …
Portable Flash Exposure Basics
What is a Flash? A flash unit, and an “on camera flash” both work in the same fundamental way. Voltage from a battery is stored in a capacitor, and then as a photo is taken, the voltage is released to the flash tube filled with a gas and produces a flash of light. This burst …