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Reviews - Lighting

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Light painting photography – tips & tricks to paint with light

Capturing good-quality images in the dark simply means having the best kind of light to support your photography. Other than the usual equipment like flash,…

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UniquePhoto·Apr 2, 2015·4 min read

Unique Christmas Gifts for the photographer in your life

There is no denying that photography does get expensive sometimes. Especially when we have a friend or a cousin who's into photography, with a festive season…

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UniquePhoto·Dec 15, 2014·2 min read

Simple techniques for amazing photos in low light

The subject may seem juvenile, but touching upon basics goes a long way. If you're an amateur and an aspiring photographer, this is bound to help you. If…

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UniquePhoto·Jul 1, 2014·1 min read

10 Tips for Photography Lighting

Photography lighting literally means painting a canvas with light. This blog showcases the the role and importance of light in photography. We bring you some…

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UniquePhoto·May 23, 2014·4 min read

Studio Lighting: 6 Simple Tips you Ought to Know

Studio lighting can be a daunting task for those who are inexperienced in its finer nuances. But, the fact is something else entirely. In reality most photo…

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UniquePhoto·Apr 18, 2014·3 min read

This is exactly the amount of difference lighting can make in a picture!

Believe it or not, but there is only one woman in this video. See how lighting can completely change your portraits and make one woman look happy, grotesque,…

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UniquePhoto·Dec 31, 2013·1 min read

Using ExpoImaging Gels to Enhance Portraits

This is a guest post about experimenting with gelled speedlights to enhance images written by Taryn Truese. I have really been digging the products ExpoImaging…

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UniquePhoto·Sep 6, 2013·2 min read

Light Modifiers 101 with Taryn

Light. What would we be without it? Most likely charmingly-simple troglodytes; cave-dwellers with much thicker skulls conditioned to withstand frequent impact…

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UniquePhoto·Mar 21, 2013·10 min read

Behind the Scenes: The Michael Phelps Time Cover

This photo may look like your typical Olympic swimmer standing by a pool, but would you guess it's faked? Well maybe, since everything is altered for print.…

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UniquePhoto·Feb 8, 2013·1 min read

DIY: Portraits with Christmas Lights

It's the holiday season, but to be honest....who can feel jolly with all this strange weather. Wandering around the office looking for inspiration, I walked in…

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UniquePhoto·Dec 19, 2012·3 min read

Holiday Photo Tips 2012

Tis the season to take awkward family photos right after you've stuffed your face to oblivion...although there's not much you can do to keep your uncle from…

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UniquePhoto·Dec 18, 2012·4 min read

The Lighter Side and Darker Side of Beauty Light by Lindsay Adler

Here's a blog post by our friend Lindsay Adler (Who will be a guest speaker at the Unique Photo Expo this month!) on taking great beauty shots. Don't forget to…

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UniquePhoto·Jun 1, 2012·5 min read