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Does the diameter of openings on photographic lighting grids affect brightness?
I was kind of thinking about different grid options considering the depth vs diameter of individual openings and get to a interesting point (at least for me :-) ). Let's consider a very simple home ...
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Why does harsh light give darker shadows?
Why does harsh light give darker shadows? I thought a shadow area is where the light is unable to reach, so shouldn't the shadow areas have the same darkness regardless of the strength of the light?
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What is the right way to photograph in the gym?
I need to photograph an instructor in the gym for a gallery of some lifting exercises (will be used in an application and on the web).
I want to look pretty dramatic and powerful, though instructive ...
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Is there a fundamental difference between emitted light and reflected light?
In the context of practical implications for photography, is there a general difference in the qualities of emitted vs. reflected light (other than emitted light being brighter in many situations)?
I ...
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Lights for Illuminating Large areas?
I'm frequently underground in caves and recently while going on a trip to Thailand I experienced some of the most massive caverns I've ever had the opportunity to photograph. Unfortunately, I was ill ...
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How can I light someone to make him look evil or Machiavellian?
What would be the best way to use light to make someone's face look evil, creepy or Machiavellian?
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When is it really necessary to use AF assist light?
I find the AF assist light to be distracting at times when I'm trying to take a candid shot without disturbing the human subjects or taking pictures of pets (they hate getting the AF light in their ...
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Ways in order to achieve warm lighting style?
The photo will be taken from the ceiling above the bed and catch the entire bed in the frame.
I am trying to simulate a feeling of warmth, safety, and comfort in his bed using the light. I have red ...
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How do I compare the output of an LED panel with that of a flash?
How do I compare the output of an LED panel with that of a conventional hotshoe flash?
I haven't been paying attention to the LED panels, but they've been on the market long enough so that I'm ...
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How can I improve my photographs taken on overcast or cloudy days?
I'm interested in filters, flash & lighting options, composition, and post processing.
Is it possible to get really vibrant colors or should I give up on that and focus on dreary, muted, or black ...
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Does adding additional strobes cumulatively add to the flash power?
I've been reading articles that talk about using multiple strobes next to each other, all pointing in the same direction: as a means to add more light over what one flash can do.
Does the addition of ...
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Is an artificial external source of light required even with a low-noise high ISO range?
Is an artificial external source of light required even if you have a camera with a high range of effectively noiseless ISO?
Are there some special cases which "need" external lights, at all costs?
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What non-studio lights are best for photography?
I don't have a studio, nor I want studio lights.
I am interested in knowing which "kinds" of light "bulbs" should I purchase for my "table lamp" for indoor photography?
Are there some particular ...
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What is a light meter, how do I use one, and for what sort of digital photography do I need one?
What is a light meter?
How do I use one?
What sort of photography will fool a digital camera's meter? Hence for those you do need to meter.
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How do I compare these two lighting systems?
I'm looking into getting a light system.
I have been reviewing the light packages on the Elinchrom website, and mostly looking at the D-Lite 4 vs the Quadra Ranger. Besides the price, I would like
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Does the zoom head position of a flash matter when shooting through an umbrella?
It seems like a hotshoe flash's zoom head position might factor in to the lighting pattern when shooting through an umbrella. In the wide beam position, I expect more even light that one is ...
