Behind The Scenes

Photographing Model In Boxing Shorts Using 1 Large Light

When your model has cute boxing shorts and the Rocky movies were your favorite films growing up you need to capture the moment.

Light It Like Jeff: Creating Light Patterns on a Background | EP 18

Jeff Carpenter shows us here how to create a chevron pattern lighting effect on the background, which is the black side of the V-Flat.

Light It Like Jeff: Shooting Vintage 70s-Themed Portrait | Ep 17

Watch how Jeff Carpenter uses a three-light setup, V-Flats, and gels to create a vibrant, vintage 70s-themed portrait with a natural look and a subtle pop of color.

Shooting Gorgeous Soft Light with 1 Strobe (and a Giant Butterfly) | Dani Diamond

Dani Diamond shows us how to create soft, flattering light in the studio using just one strobe, an 8-foot scrim, and a V-Flat for beautifully balanced portraits.

Light it Like Jeff: Casting A Shadow On Your Headshot | Ep 16

Jeff shows us how to create a more interesting looking headshot using a overhead light to cast a shadow onto the model. 

How to Create Perfect Lighting for Headshots | Dani Diamond

Dani Diamond shows how to create directional lighting for headshots using V-Flats, highlighting his model with ambient light and a backlight for extra depth.

The Manual: Photoshoot In Abandoned House | Emmanuel Phillips

Watch as Emmanuel goes deep somewhere in the midsts of rural Florida to find this abandoned house with stunning textures on the walls.

Light it Like Jeff: Shooting Fun Colorful Profile Images | Ep 15

In this episode, Jeff walks us though his setup as he works with Caroline to create some incredible images for her modeling portfolio

Get Fail-Proof Catalog Images | Dani Diamond

In this video tutorial, Dani Diamond shares his fail-proof two-light V-Flat setup to capture consistent, pro-quality catalog images with perfect lighting and balanced shadows.

Photography Wars: Lindsay Adler vs Dani Diamond

Watch as Lindsay Adler and Dani Diamond face off in Photography Wars, tackling two intense challenges with a 35mm and 85mm lens in just five minutes each.

Light It Like Jeff: Duo Board Headshots | Ep 14

Watch how Jeff Carpenter uses a Duo Board backdrop, typically for product shots, to create stylish headshots with a creative three-light setup in his studio.

The Manual: Creating Outdoor Open Shade With V-Flats | Emmanuel Phillips

Watch as Emmanuel "EFex" Phillips shows us how to create open shade outside in this gorgeous LA undisclosed location.