Vanessa Joy’s Post

Proper lighting requires stepping back and seeing the bigger picture. Visualizing the outcome of an image even if your location doesn't have the right variables in place. This ability to see the final results is crucial for setting up your lights the right way: so that when you blend in digital assets, composites, and sky/ view replacements everything still looks "right" #photography #architecturalphotography

🎗️Tip of the Day: Capture Your Best Outdoor Selfie During the Golden Hour Are you looking to take your outdoor selfie game to the next level? Look no further than the 'Golden Hour' - the magical time just after sunrise or before sunset when the lighting is soft, warm, and flattering. During the Golden Hour, the sun's rays hit the earth at a low angle, creating a beautiful, diffused glow that can make your complexion look radiant and skin tones appear more even. This natural lighting is perfect for outdoor selfies, helping to minimize unflattering shadows and highlighting your best features. To make the most of the Golden Hour, plan your selfie session around sunrise or sunset. The Golden Hour typically lasts for about an hour after the sun rises or an hour before it sets, so be sure to time it right. Find a picturesque outdoor location with interesting backgrounds, then snap away and let the gorgeous lighting do the work. With a little planning and the power of the Golden Hour, you'll be able to capture share-worthy outdoor selfies that are sure to gain attention. Give it a try and let us know how it goes! #swaGGerscan #photography #picoftheday #sunrise #sunset #contentmarketing #modeling #effects #filters #dating

Imagine you’re looking at a picture that someone took with a camera. Now, think about how your eyes move around that picture. Sometimes, there are parts of the picture that seem to guide your eyes, like arrows pointing the way. These are called "leading lines." Leading lines can be anything: roads, rivers, fences, or even shadows. They help direct where you look in the photo, making it more interesting and helping you understand the scene better. Now, imagine standing on a long, straight road that goes on and on. As you look far down the road, it seems to get narrower until it meets at a tiny point in the distance. This tiny point is called a "vanishing point." The vanishing point is where all the lines in the picture seem to meet, even though they don’t actually touch in real life. It’s a cool trick that makes the photo look 3D and helps show distance and depth, like how far away things are. So, leading lines guide your eyes through the picture, and the vanishing point helps show how far away things are. Both make photos look more interesting and real! #PhotographyTips #LeadingLines #VanishingPoint #PhotoComposition #VisualStorytelling #PhotographyBasics #LearnPhotography #CreativePhotography #PhotoMagic #PicturePerfect #iPhonePhotography #PhonePhotography

"Capture mesmerizing smoke shots in 5 easy steps: 1. Use single directional light. 2. Black background to make smoke pop. 3. Lock manual focus on smoke. 4. Fast shutter speed for crisp details. 5. Gentle airflow for unique patterns. #SmokePhotography #PhotographyTips #ShraddhaKadakia #CreativeShots #SmokeArt"

“What I would tell my 15 year old self?” Study light... See how light interacts with different surfaces. Look at how it changes throughout the day. Learn how to manipulate it, to direct it, to paint with it and know when to use supplementary light to create an image. Study other people's work and be inspired by it, but don’t copy it. Zoom with your feet... If you get a camera with a zoom feature don’t be lazy, move forward, backwards, up and down - don’t just zoom in and out. Ideally though, use just one focal length and see what you can achieve with that. See how it works with different subjects. Have fun. #photographer #NorthWales #Cheshire #Chester #ProfessionalPhotography #blackandwhite #Portraits #WeddingPhotography #ProductPhotography #Capture #BusinessShoot #StudyLight #zoom

4 Ways to Use V-Flat World’s Foldable V-Flats in 40 Seconds! Let’s talk versatility—these bad boys do it all: 1️⃣ Subtract Light: Need moodier shadows? Done. 2️⃣ Add Light: Bounce it back for that soft, even glow. 3️⃣ Underfill: Say goodbye to unwanted shadows under the chin. 4️⃣ Background: Clean, sleek, and ready for action. The Foldable V-Flats are like the Swiss Army knife of your studio setup—lightweight, portable, and ridiculously easy to use. #PhotographyHacks #VFlatWorld #StudioEssentials #photography #studio

Colour accuracy like no other! Cube Studio uses programmed studio flash lights — offering an industry-leading colour accuracy of 96% CRI (Colour Rendering Index) — as opposed to continuous LED lighting. #CubeStudio #FirstLook #ProductPhotography #360Photography #PortableStudio #PhotoStudio #PhotoSuite #StudioLights #FlashLights #ColourAccuracy

📸 For sharp action shots, try a fast shutter speed (1/1000s or higher) to freeze the moment in time! 🏃♂️ #ActionPhotography #FreezeFrame 📸 "Photography is the story I fail to put into words." - Destin Sparks 📖✨ #PhotographyQuotes #VisualStorytelling 📸 Use a polarizing filter to reduce glare and enhance colours in your outdoor photos, especially on sunny days! ☀️🌈 #PhotographyTips #FilterMagic 📸 Experiment with leading lines in your compositions to guide the viewer's eye through the photo and create depth. 🛤️📷 #CompositionTips #VisualJourney

What catches your eye first—the rusty chain or the sunburst peeking through? I stopped by Bellingen at sunset to capture these old iron objects at the Old Butter Factory. Using my 35mm macro lens, I explored different compositions, and this one stood out because of the light. What do you think? Let me know in the comments. #bellingen #rustybeauty #macrophotography #sunsetvibes #oldbutterfactory #australianphotography #lightandshadow #creativecomposition #photographytips #brentmail #brentmailphotography #shareinspirecreate

The Photo Glossary basics continue…Natural Light: noun, 1. the light inherent to the scene before you begin shaping or adding light. see ambient light. 2. A style of lighting: lighting a scene with only daylight and light modifiers #photography #photoproduction #lighting #photoed