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Photography Technique: The Invisible Black Background

Learn a super fast and super easy technique to add a black background into your pictures no matter where you…

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0October 7, 2015
Beer photography tutorial with Rob Grimm on Orms Connect
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Tutorial: Beer Photography with Rob Grimm

Rob Grimm demonstrates how to nail those beer product shots in this video tutorial, take a look...

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0October 2, 2015
Understanding the basic principles of light by Lindsay Adler
Digital Photography Michelle Joubert-MartinAugust 20, 2015 0

Learn the Basic Principles of Light (And Take Better Photos!)

New York-based portrait and fashion photographer, Lindsay Adler, explains the basic fundamentals of light. How it can be applied and how to avoid common mistakes.Continue Reading →

Shooting freeze mode with Profoto on Orms Connect Photographic Blog
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What's Different When You're Shooting in Freeze Mode?

See how photographer Jared Platt compares the Profoto Freeze Mode vs regular studio lighting speeds.

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0August 3, 2015
Photographic Gear

Profoto B2 Review by Carlo van Wyk

Cape Town-based web developer and photographer Carlo van Wyk had a look at the Profoto B2, here is his in-depth…

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0May 6, 2015
Tutorial Tuesday with RetutPro on Orms Connect South Africa's Photographic Blog
Digital Photography Michelle Joubert-MartinFebruary 17, 2015 0

RetutPro Light Talk #1: Complete Light Setup Revealed

Tutorial Tuesday with RetutPro: Introducing the Light Talk episodes where we discuss the complete light setup from a certain image.Continue Reading →

Digital Photography

Food Photography: Lighting Tips By David Loftus

David Loftus shares a few simple lighting tips that will make a big impact on your food photography.

Michelle Joubert-Martin 0February 5, 2015
Digital Photography

What Is The Inverse Square Law Of Light?

What is the inverse square law of light, and how does it affect your photography? Karl Taylor demonstrates the effect.

Francois W. Nel 0August 6, 2014
Digital Photography Russell SmithJune 24, 2013 1

A Few Things Every Photographic Studio Needs

Thinking about renting or setting up your own photographic studio? Here's some excellent tips by Russell Smith.Continue Reading →

Pro Advice

Kite Surfing Sunset Shoot With Craig Kolesky

Craig Kolesky recently did an awesome kitesurfing shoot at sunset using portable strobes - here's the results and his setup.

Craig Kolesky 0February 12, 2013

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