Lighting Tutorials
Latest Lighting Tutorials

Understanding your camera's white balance (and when to change it)
By Brian Worley published
TUTORIAL We run through white balance settings on your camera, and when you should make images warmer or cooler

How to photograph lightning like a pro
By Jamie Carter published
How to Everything you need to know to photograph electrical storms and the moments that bolts of lightning strike Earth.

Can shooting in natural light be this simple?
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Shooting with natural light is a key skill for any photographer, says Alistair Campbell

Paint with light at night to create incredible patterns and reflections
By James Paterson published
TUTORIAL James Paterson shows you how to create vibrant abstract shapes over water by painting with light

I went to Secret Con with just this one lens and light combo
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Alistair Campbell goes to Gloucester Prison to photograph a cosplay event at Secret Con

Just one ring light? I can't believe portrait setups can be this easy!
By Alistair Campbell published
Portrait photography using just a single LED ring light

How to use the beauty of backlighting in portrait photos
By Alistair Campbell published
TUTORIAL Get out in the soft spring sun and conquer the basics of backlit portraits with these top tips, says Alistair Campbell

10 tips for superb close-ups: how to shoot macro with studio lighting
By PhotoPlus published
10 PRO TIPS Our PhotoPlus Apprentice learns some magic macro skills for taking great close-ups at the CaptiveLight reptile centre
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