Did you know photographers used to have to manually fire a flash while keeping their camera’s shutter open? Fortunately, now we have flash synchronization.

Explore different portrait effects! In this lesson, Phillip McCordall explains the different kinds of studio light sources used for portraits.

Have you ever been unhappy with the way your flash photos turned out? Learn how to use off-camera flash, a tool that can improve your pictures dramatically.

When taking photos in a studio, you will need to choose flash or continuous light to illuminate your subject. Watch this lesson to learn about these options.

Learn how to use tracing paper to create glowing light effects in your still photos. Then, put spray deodorant and tape to use in images of glass objects.

In this photography lesson by Phillip McCordall, you’ll learn how to avoid lens flare, and how to make the most of it when shooting indoors or outdoors.

Have you ever tried light painting photography? In this lesson, learn to use a digital camera at slow shutter speeds to create fascinating images!

When taking photos with artificial light, there are several options to consider. In this lesson, learn about using speedlights and strobe lights in studio.

There are several modifiers for artificial light in studio photography. In this lesson, learn about modifiers and see examples of how they affect light quality.

This is the most important lighting lesson for the aspiring photographer! In this lesson, learn about the inverse square law, f-stops, and adjusting for shadow.