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Over 30 videos in all, these videos cover portrait photography and studio lighting techniques using simple equipment. You’ll also find an introduction to bird photography and a video on building a pinhole camera.

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Episode 1

DIY studio product lighting

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Episode 2

diy studio lighting for glassware

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Episode 3

tour my photo studio

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Episode 4

diy studio lighting for larger products

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Episode
5

getting better exposures – understanding histograms

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Episode 6

diy studio product lighting advanced tricks


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Episode 7

grip kit / what photographers take on location

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Episode 8

building a 35mm pinhole camera

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Episode 9

studio equipment guide

part 1 of 2

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Episode 10

studio equipment guide

part 2 of 2

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Episode 11

bird photography 101

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Episode 12

quality of light

Want more info on the Calumet Genesis light kits featured in these videos?
Read the review here.

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Episode 13

beautiful studio portraits with just one light

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Quick Video 1

easy softbox assembly

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Episode 14

the classic three light studio portrait

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Quick Video 2

umbrella or softbox?

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Episode 15

shiny metal and reflections

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Episode 16

tips for creating a photography print portfolio

Recommended Reading
prophotolife episode 17

Episode 17

a review of studio photography tips and tricks

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Quick Video 3

big white infinity sweep in the studio

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Episode 18

tabletop photography all done with mirrors

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Episode 20

how to develop your own black and white film

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Episode 21

small product problem solving

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Episode 22

photographing a ’57 Chevy in the studio

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Episode 23

tripods, from mighty to mini

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Quick video 4

macro photography trick

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Episode 24

location photography gear

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Episode 25

outdoor portraits #1 of 3

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Episode 27

outdoor portraits #3 of 3

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Episode 28

intro to color management

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Episode 29

computer tethered photo capture

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Episode 30

photo montage technique for beginners

Information on making the screens and stick-in-a-cans featured in the videos can be found here: more sticks, screens and bulbs