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Photographing a “Ghost” Using Off Camera Flash
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Photographing a “Ghost” Using Off Camera Flash

ByAlex Silva 6 October, 202024 November, 2023

It seems I photographed a ghost! Well, not quite, but keep reading to see how I shot this.

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Brenizer Method with Flash
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Brenizer Method with Flash

ByAlex Silva 25 January, 202024 November, 2023

Some time ago I heard about the Brenizer method to produce a wide image with a shallow depth of field. I wondered about using this technique using flash, and I’d like to share the results with you.

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Shooting Long Exposure and Flash
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Shooting Long Exposure and Flash

ByAlex Silva 14 January, 20208 November, 2023

I recently saw an image in a facebook group where the subject was frozen, but the context showed light trails. Some people commented that it was probably photoshopped, but you can make it in camera. Keep reading to learn how.

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3 Steps for a Dramatic Portrait
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3 Steps for a Dramatic Portrait

ByAlex Silva 29 October, 201924 November, 2023

Let’s create an image with High Key lighting! How can you do it? Keep reading and you’ll see.

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3 Steps for a Suspenseful Portrait
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3 Steps for a Suspenseful Portrait

ByAlex Silva 22 October, 201924 November, 2023

Have you seen those images with a dark background and only a portion of the subject is exposed? Let’s create an image like that! Keep reading to learn how.

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4 Steps for Natural Looking Images using Flash
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4 Steps for Natural Looking Images using Flash

ByAlex Silva 15 October, 201924 November, 2023

Let’s balance flash with ambient light, so we make a natural looking image! Keep reading to learn how.

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Portraits for a Doctor and Actress
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Portraits for a Doctor and Actress

ByAlex Silva 25 September, 201924 November, 2023

Can you make portraits for a doctor and an actress, in the same shoot? Keep reading to learn how I did it.

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Shooting Creative Professional Portraits
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Shooting Creative Professional Portraits

ByAlex Silva 21 May, 20198 November, 2023

One of my latest shoots involved mixing formal portraits with some creative touches. Keep reading to learn how I shot it.

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Balance the Sunset with Flash
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Balance the Sunset with Flash

ByAlex Silva 25 February, 20198 November, 2023

We all want a bit of drama in our images. What about seeing the sunset and your subject nicely lit? Let’s balance the sunset and flash! Keep reading to learn how.

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Shooting Professional and Casual Portraits
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Shooting Professional and Casual Portraits

ByAlex Silva 17 September, 201824 November, 2023

How can you shoot a professional and casual shoot? Keep reading to learn how.

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