CameraStuff Blogs & Articles
How do you pose a model, plan a shoot and keep the set safe? Photographer Tristan and model Bianca share their tips from both sides of the lens, from the look down, look up trick to chaperones, mood boards and TFP shoots.
Run a podcast, streaming setup, or rental studio? Here is the lighting and gear that works: quiet key lights, RGB tubes and panels, desk rigs, backdrop colours for branding and mood, advanced lighting, and how to run your studio as a business.
What makes a portrait great? Portrait photographers Laetitia Booysen, Les-Lee Lesch, and Siobhan Brazier join Conrad Knuist to share how they connect with clients, help shy people relax, pose naturally, match light to personality, and keep editing true to the person.
Dark churches, harsh midday sun, and a dance floor lit by coloured spots, all in one day. Here is the flash kit that handles it: speedlights, battery flashes, triggers, and modifiers, plus when to use flash and the mistakes to avoid.
Greetings, fellow photographers! Welcome to another captivating installment of CameraStuff's "In the Limelight" series. Today, we're thrilled to have the talented duo, Grethe and Meghan, join us. Together, we're diving into the captivating realm of crafting your very own photographic "style" — a signature that embodies your creative journey and sets you apart in the vibrant landscape of visual artistry.If you've ever felt adrift amidst the vast sea of creative possibilities, fear not, for this discussion is tailor-made for you. Join us as we unravel the intricacies of honing your unique voice in photography and charting a course towards artistic distinction.
In memory of Audrey Boniwell. In this In the Limelight conversation, the portrait and conceptual photographer shares how she made people comfortable, planned every detail of a concept, posed clients by showing them herself, and stayed open to learning.
Two lights can share the same colour temperature and still render skin very differently. We explain CRI, R9, TLCI, TM-30 and SSI, why gels and white balance can’t fix missing colour, and how Godox PaletteLab fills the gaps.
Hey there, world! Get ready to dive into an electrifying episode of CameraStuff's In the Limelight! Today, we're thrilled to welcome the incredible trio: Dave Ravenstone from Evermore Photos, Brendon Koeberg, and Michael Alexander. And of course, your host, the one and only Conrad from So Rad!
Almost every LED video light has a colour temperature setting, and it is one of the most useful controls you have. We explain what kelvin means, how LED lights produce different colour temperatures, how to set it on your light, and the benefits of getting it right.
Photographer Ohentse Kgarebe (@ovkphotos) ran the Master One Light Workshop for beginner and intermediate photographers, teaching that lighting is about more than pointing a light at a subject. Here’s a look inside, in Ohentse’s own words.
6,000 lumens or 30,000 lux: which one actually tells you how bright a light is? We explain lux vs lumens in plain English, why reflectors and colour change the numbers, why same-wattage lights differ, and which figure really matters for photo and video.
Just like light bulbs have screw-in and bayonet fittings, light modifiers have mounts too. Most Godox gear uses the standard Bowens mount, but compact lights use the smaller Godox Mount. Here’s the difference, which lights use each, and how adapters let you mix and match.
