A new model and this is the first shoot

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And believe it or not... it's getting harder and harder. But today I can introduce Ysanne, she will be helping us out with workshops and live streams. So you will see much more in the near future, but today the results from her test shoot.

Always build in a fail-safe even if you think you don’t need it

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Shooting tethered might look very safe, but a lot can go wrong, today some of the best tips I can give to prevent you losing photos during the shoot.

Using a data projector for some really cool lighting effects

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Projectors are great for presentations and movies But did you ever think about using a projector as your main lightsource? Think about all the options you have when you can literally paint all your lights, sharp or soft edges, all colors you like or maybe even a whole photo. When using a projector as your main lightsource you will never run out of ideas.

The Geekoto Lantern in action

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The moment you see the Geekoto Lantern you know exactly what you're going to get. A beautiful soft light from the front of the softbox, but also a lot of light emitted from the sides. This makes the lantern the perfect softbox for new born, product and fashion photography when you need a lot of light but don't want the light too harsh and the edge transfers on the set. The lantern does exactly this.

Using the optical snoot for a great window effect

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I love using the Lindsay Adler optical snoot from Westcott as my main lightsource as you have seen many times, but it's also great for the more subtle effects. Today in the blog I take you behind the scenes during a workshop where I use the optical snoot for a very subtle but great effect on our model/set.

Using old lenses is awesome

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When we buy lenses we often try to get the latest technology, the best quality etc. But did you know there are loads of great lenses out there that you can buy for next to nothing that will give you awesome results?

A chair and a background an we are done, well almost

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Building a small set is loads of fun And it doesn't has to be expensive. For our studio we are always looking for chairs, chandeliers, and in fact almost anything we thing we can use in a photoshoot, in the end we will probably open a thrift store 😀

A block can really help out in your studio

We can spend a lot of money on sets and props, but I always love it when it can be done really cheap. And one of the best investments you can do for your studio is.... a block.

Because old glass is so incredibly beautiful

There will always be something new, better and cooler. And lenses are no exception. But is it always necessary to upgrade your lens? Well sometimes yes, if a lens is a lot faster or has a longer/wider range that you need. But before you run to the store for the latest and greatest also thing about this alternative.

A model and a wedding dress

During the workshops I always build up the set. This way the attendees can see what every light does in the set and how they interact, and that makes it much easier to solve problems in the future. So let's take a look at some images from Claudia during one of the sets.

Using a projector for awesome and unique effects

You probably have use one during work, or maybe you have a great Home Theater system, projectors are used in many different situations. They are awesome for gaming, presentations and of course movies. But did you ever think about using it as a light source? The main different between a monitor/tv and a projector is that the projector projects light onto a screen and that creates the image, where a monitor/tv is a flat screen. So what if we replace the screen for our model.

Two light sources

Now when you hear a broad lightsource you might think it always means flat lighting, but that's not necessarily the case. When you move the lightsource to the side of the set you get a beautiful shadow site on the model and because of the open sides of the lantern it will also light the background. If you think the shadow side is a bit too dark you can easily place a reflector on that side because the lantern is a very broad lightsource so it "always" reflects back on a reflector on the other side.

Congratulations Annewiek 50 years

Today a special birthday episode of the blog. Annewiek is turning 50 today so let's congratulate her with this special day 😀

What a beauty, a yellow Ibanez RG505r

When we shoot a product or a business I always want to know what the product is, or what the company does, and most of all, which mood fits the product/company. People often underestimate how much difference photos can make, a company can get a totally different "vibe" by using different angles or lighting. So we have to make sure we know exactly what we shoot.

Lois vs the Gobo projector

Today in the blog the results from the digital classroom with Lois in which I used the Westcott Lindsay Adler optical spot for awesome shots

Working with the optical spot from Westcott to create stunning images

When you want to create something different than the standard photo there are a lot of options. You can add some props, add a nice backdrop, maybe add some smoke and accent lights etc. But something that will really spice up your shoot is without a doubt an Gobo projector, or optical spot. In this video tutorial I'm using the Westcott Lindsay Adler optical spot for three completely different sets with our model Lois.

Using loads of flowers in a set for an awesome pregnancy shoot

Today in the blog a video tutorial about using loads of flowers in a set for awesome pregnancy shots, learn the lighting and more

Using a set with a pregnancy shoot

Today in the blog a video tutorial about using a small set during a pregnancy shoot and add a funny element for storytelling

Working with an unique shadow effect

Today in the blog a video tutorial about using unique shadows in a pregnancy shoot and how to setup the lighting

Same set different looks and messages

It's very important as a photographer to be able to get images that are fitting the client y0ur shooting for. This can be a product, a model, musician, landscape, building etc.