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Black and white two light portrait setup featuring model Lizzie on dark background

How I Build a Studio Portrait From Scratch

Two lights, a roll of black paper and a portrait built from scratch: here's how I light a moody studio ...
Black and white two light portrait setup featuring model Lizzie on dark background

Two Lights And A Kiss – A Moody Portrait On Black Paper

Pattern: Short side lighting from a big soft source, with a gridded kiss light coming back from behind. Mood: Dark ...
Model in black outfit poses against a bright pink background.

Reliable Method For Off-Camera Flash

The studio was lit bright pink the day we filmed this, because sometimes you need to make a sensible educational ...
How to make a scene look cold

How to make a scene look cold

We often associate cold with blue tones, right? So here’s a little trick I use to make a scene feel ...
Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

This was part of a commission for the Sassy hair styling team. The brief was to create images for PR, ...
Phil Hitchcock - A Touch of Magic

Phil Hitchcock – A Touch of Magic

Phil Hitchcock is one of those rare humans with funny bones. He walked into our studio, shook the room with ...
Moody Studio Portrait: Emelia With Attitude

Moody Studio Portrait: Emelia With Attitude

The Subject This is Emelia – fiery, fabulous and full of fun. Photographed during a family session with Kimberley, Luke, ...
Low camera angle portrait of woman in black quilted jacket and mirrored sunglasses

Katalyn, Sunglasses, and the Power of a Low Camera Angle

Discover how a low camera angle and carefully crafted studio lighting can transform a portrait. Using Katalyn's sunglasses as a ...
Sam | Lighting To Show Physique

Sam | Lighting To Show Physique

Discover how Sam’s lighting setup sculpts physique and adds dimensionality in this clear, approachable breakdown of studio lighting ...
Video: Mastering Location Portraits In Oxford, UK

Video: Mastering Location Portraits In Oxford, UK

Join me on a breezy day in Oxford exploring how natural light and location combine to bring out authentic portraits ...

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