Learn about Photography Studios

Discover how to set up and use a studio for portrait and product photography. Learn the secrets of successful studio photography in these tutorials.
  1. Playing With the Qualities of Light in Studio Portrait Photography

    Playing With the Qualities of Light in Studio Portrait Photography

    Tutorial Beginner

    Does light really posses "qualities"? Yes, it does! In this lesson, you'll learn all about many of those qualities, including the differences between hard...

  2. The Portrait Photographer's Quick-ish Guide to Studio Lighting Ratios

    The Portrait Photographer's Quick-ish Guide to Studio Lighting Ratios

    Tutorial Beginner

    It’s easy to know good natural light when you see it, but artificial light requires command and control to create the look you want. Learn how in this quick...

  3. How to Set Up Lights in Your DIY Video Studio

    How to Set Up Lights in Your DIY Video Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    Lighting a video studio is crucial so in this tutorial I'm going to show you how to create a 3-point lighting system for the subject and also how to use...

  4. How Install a Work Table in Your DIY Video Studio

    How Install a Work Table in Your DIY Video Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to install a desk in your video studio that will look great on camera and still be functional.

  5. How to Add a Backdrop in Your DIY Video Studio

    How to Add a Backdrop in Your DIY Video Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how to create a good looking backdrop. Also learn about appropriate colors for backdrops and some alternatives.

  6. How to Refine the Sound of Your DIY Video Studio

    How to Refine the Sound of Your DIY Video Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to further soundproof the studio by adding some acoustical foam panels on the studio walls. You'll learn how to arrange...

  7. How to Plan Your Home Video Studio

    How to Plan Your Home Video Studio

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial you'll learn how to plan your home video studio so that, eventually, you can go in, flip a switch, press a few buttons and be ready to...

  8. How to Pose People and Get Great Expressions in Headshot Photos

    How to Pose People and Get Great Expressions in Headshot Photos

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this short video tutorial from my course on Headshot Photography, you'll learn some valuable tricks that will make you and your clients more comfortable...

  9. How to Get Started in The Business of Headshot Photography

    How to Get Started in The Business of Headshot Photography

    Tutorial Beginner

    In my Envato Tuts+ course on Headshot Photograpy, I gave detailed instructions on the equipment and techiques you need to create great headshots, whether for...

  10. How to Get the Most Dynamic Range from Your iPhone Camera

    How to Get the Most Dynamic Range from Your iPhone Camera

    Tutorial Beginner

    You can take professional-looking images with your iPhone, but it's important to understand that iPhones record a limited dynamic range photo compared to a...

  11. How to Create Natural Looking Makeup for Photography: Men With Darker Skin

    How to Create Natural Looking Makeup for Photography: Men With Darker Skin

    Tutorial Beginner

    In my Makeup Basics for Photo and Video course, I enlisted makeup artist Eva Jewel to show you how to apply natural-looking makeup for a range of different...

  12. Why Everyone Needs Makeup for Photo and Video Productions

    Why Everyone Needs Makeup for Photo and Video Productions

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this video from my course on makeup for photo and video, I talk to makeup artist Eva Jewel about why good makeup is important for both men and women, and...