Guest Post by Bobbi Lane

Guest Post by Bobbi Lane

Portraits: Natural and Flash The Photographer’s best tool is light. It is used to mold, define, describe and set the mood of a portrait, so knowing how to recognize the light or control it, is of ultimate importance to the artist. I’m both a natural light, or...
Lighting in Layers – Nudes?

Lighting in Layers – Nudes?

As some of you may know, I have been teaching workshops on still life photography using a special lighting technique I call “Lighting in Layers.” Of course, this technique is especially well suited to objects that don’t move, but everyone always asks...
The New CC False Color Technique

The New CC False Color Technique

I recently posted a tutorial for my “False Color Technique” here and I’ve had to revise the technique drastically. The basic approach involves placing different shots of the same subject, with different lighting directions, into the individual...
3 Tips for More Exciting Portraits

3 Tips for More Exciting Portraits

I was asked to make a presentation for the Big Photo Show here in Los Angeles recently. The idea was to provide something very basic for an amateur photo-enthusiast audience. I usually do presentations, seminars, and workshops for more advanced or professional...