Self Portrait – Oftentimes the simplest of words get people into trouble. For some of us, we wait to have something to say until it’s enough to ensure our demise. This particular setup was rather simple and consisted of: The camera on a tripod utilizing a 10-second timer A 9-foot seamless backdrop, although a smaller, [...]

In similar fashion to my other diagrams, this lighting setup is very minimal and easy to replicate while at the same time providing maximum results. I used this layout on a recent maternity shoot to illuminate the mother’s belly while doing some indoor shots in a formal dining room. However, this setup can easily be [...]

I dug this out of my archive while continuing to work on further organizing my image library in Lightroom. The Setup This is a very simple (and cheap) DIY lighting setup that I executed in our living room near the front door entrance. Using my daughter as a model, I placed her in front of [...]

Anyone think it’s difficult or expensive to get professional quality lighting? Here are a couple lighting setups to debunk those myths. I was inspired to try out a couple ideas that I had generated on the drive home from the office recently, so immediately upon arriving at my abode I furiously turned the living room [...]