Composition is often overlooked

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One of the most important things in Photography is probably composition. But it's actually hardly asked during the workshops....

A better Rembrandt lighting

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The Rembrandt lighting is one of my favorite setups, but did you know you can also add some accents for awesome depth and contrast?

The Platypod bracket and bounce

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Today we introduce the Platypod bracket and bounce, a super flexible system for video and photography and probably a lot more.

29 years

Today it's a special day...

Reflections revisited

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today on the blog it's all about reflections and how to prevent them, but also how to use them creatively and create awesome shots.

The platypod handle is really versatile

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We are in a heatwave So that means businesses are closed and…

How to shoot awesome shadows

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today on the blog it's about those awesome shadows from Venetian blinds, it's a great mood maker and easy to create.

Direction of light

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The direction of your light is essential for the impact of your shot. Today we talk about a great simple setup that rocks

Creative reflections

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Today on the blog it's all about using a really cool but relatively simple setup that will give your images something unique

Freezing motion while painting with Light

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Today on the blog it's all about freezing motion, with strobes, but also about adding some cool effects with leds/continuous lighting

Watch this before buying light shapers

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Today in the blog a free 2 hour tutorial with the title "Watch this before buying light shapers" I guess the title says it all.

Today is music day

Today on the blog we launch a new website www.frankdoorhof.com/music where you can find not only my music but a lot more....

FotoFair 2026 day 2

Today on the blog we talk about day 2 at the FotoFair and of course show you the results from the workshops with Claudia

The Photographing people conference

If you are photographing people and want to learn from the best. Check out today's blog post, it's about the new KelbyOne conference.

Fotofair results day 1

Today on the blog the results from the first day of the FotoFair 2026, a special photography event with our model Felisa.

A room divider

Today’s blog post explores various techniques for utilizing a room divider to create captivating shadow effects on your subject, along with methods to control these shadows effectively.

Just a torch some gels and cartboard

Today on the blog we talk about using a standard torch to create stunning images with the help of cardboard and some colored lights.

A new KelbyOne class

A new KelbyOne class has to be special, so we decided to dive into our stock of cheap household materials and shoot some great images.

Read this before damaging your camera

Tethering is a great tool In professional photography, speed,…

Watch this before shooting on location

Location work is loads of fun But it can also give a new set of challenges. Today in the blog we take a look at the behind the scenes video we shot during an awesome location shoot in the Tulips with our model Claudia.