Photographer

Soft Retro Lighting
Christopher Grey explains how to recreate the look of portrait lighting from the 1950s.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Creating a Wall of Light
Christopher Grey explains how to create a clean, white background that serves as a large light source while retaining separation with the subject.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Creating a High-Key, Retro Look
Christopher Grey details a setup and technique for replicating the look of 1970s film photography.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Cut Your Background in Half
Christopher Grey presents a simple technique for creating a background light modifier that will shade one side of the frame and leave the other brighter.
Christopher Grey
Category: ProSpeak

Dragging the Shutter: Mixing Strobe and Ambient Light
Christopher Grey goes in-depth about how to control color and motion in images taken with a combination of ambient light and strobes.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Telephoto in the Studio
Christopher Grey talks about the advantages of using long focal lengths for studio portraits, and touches on the lighting and filter options that can help you control depth of field.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Double Diffusion
Christopher Grey explains how varying the layers of diffusion between your lights and your model can shape the mood of your portraits.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Shooting through Cloth
Christopher Grey discusses how to use fabrics in studio portraits as a barrier, a design element, or a way to convey the mood of the image.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

High-Key Lighting
Christopher Grey goes into detail about how to set up and meter your lights to create a high-key image.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To

Simulating Window Light
Christopher Grey explains how to use studio lighting to simulate the look of natural light in a portrait setup.
Christopher Grey
Category: How-To