HOW TO: GET THE COVER SHOT | KIRBY and JUSTIN BETANCOURT
STORY BEHIND THE SHOOT My husband, Justin, met and became friends with Jason David Frank in 2012. We were living in Houston at the time and we ended up doing some video and photography work with him and became good friends from that point on. We were so excited to hear about a new characterContinue reading HOW TO: GET THE COVER SHOT | KIRBY and JUSTIN BETANCOURT
Shooting on Location | HOW I GOT THE SHOT
Welcome back to another installment of “How I Got The Shot!” In this episode we stepped out of the studio to shoot on location! Watch the video above to learn about how to make the most out of a few lights in a small space. In this shot, Kyle used a Link Flash Unit, 24″Continue reading Shooting on Location | HOW I GOT THE SHOT
Maternity Photos Using One Light | BUFF BASICS
Welcome back to another installment of “Buff Basics!” We welcome Buff Ambassador Ryan Sims back into the studio today to shoot maternity portraits, keeping emphasis on simplicity. In this episode, Ryan uses only a Celestial and a 86” Soft Silver PLM Umbrella to create the images below. This lighting setup is optimal for anyone more familiarContinue reading Maternity Photos Using One Light | BUFF BASICS
RODEO PHOTOGRAPHER: Andre Silva
Andre Silva, is a journalist, photo reporter and computer engineer, that is currently photographing the Professional Bull Rider Velocity Tour. Silva shares his process and experience of documenting the sport of bull riding over the past 17 years. In the last 17 years I have been shooting in rodeo arenas all over the world, specificallyContinue reading RODEO PHOTOGRAPHER: Andre Silva
Fine Art Photography with Lydia Schnitzer | BUFF ON SET
Welcome to Buff on Set – the series where we follow a featured photographer as they work on set. On today’s episode, we welcome Lydia Schnitzer, a fine art photographer based in west Kentucky. In January of 2023, we held a giveaway for a Celestial flash unit at Imaging USA. Lydia won with her fantastic entry,Continue reading Fine Art Photography with Lydia Schnitzer | BUFF ON SET
STORY BEHIND THE SHOT: Aaron and Joshua Moore
Joshua and Aaron Moore are a husband and wife team, that specialize in wedding and head shot photography studio in Columbia, South Carolina. Aaron shares the ‘Story Behind the Shot’ with us for this moody and warm wedding portrait! ISO: 2000 | SS: 1/100 SEC. | APERTURE: F/2.8 | FOCAL LENGTH: 50MM Erin and JordanContinue reading STORY BEHIND THE SHOT: Aaron and Joshua Moore
What Light Is Right For You? (Comparing Einstein, Link, and Celestial Flash Units)
Welcome to an episode of Buff Basics, where we answer our most frequently asked questions, demonstrate lighting basics, and teach you how to best use your lights! On today’s episode, we’ll be comparing the Einstein, Link, and Celestial flash units. Watch the full video above, or visit our YouTube Channel – and don’t forget toContinue reading What Light Is Right For You? (Comparing Einstein, Link, and Celestial Flash Units)
Creating Versatile 5-Light Setups
Welcome back to another installment of “How I Got The Shot!” For this video, Kyle implements using a five light setup that he will make slight modifications to, achieving a range of different final images. With exception to the key light, the lights are simply turned on and off or gelled. Kyle had two LinkContinue reading Creating Versatile 5-Light Setups
Celestial Walkthrough!
We’re happy to share the walkthrough for our newest flash unit! To purchase a Celestial Flash Unit, please visit our website or our storefront in Nashville! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our customer service team at 1-800-443-5542, M-F 9am – 4:30pm Central. Thanks for reading!
Using AI as a Pre-Visualization Tool for Photography
Welcome back to another installment of “How I Got The Shot!” In this episode, Ryan Sims shows us how he utilizes AI (Midjourney) for pre-visualization in his photography with model Allee Sutton. Ryan used three Celestials and two Links in total. For the rim lights with the Links, he used 2 14″ x 60″ FoldableContinue reading Using AI as a Pre-Visualization Tool for Photography
Stopping Motion with Action Mode on Celestials
Welcome back to another installment of “How I Got The Shot!” In this episode, Ryan Sims shows us how the Celestials perform in action mode to stop motion by throwing color powder on model Madelynne Myers! Ryan used three Celestials in total. For the rim lights, he used 2 14″ x 60″ Foldable Stripboxes andContinue reading Stopping Motion with Action Mode on Celestials
HOW I GOT THE SHOT: Steven Koch’s First Impression of the Celestial
“After using the Celestial it’s clear that Paul C Buff has married the best of both worlds – a high-power fast recycle light with the lightweight and portability of a battery powered unit all in one. We didn’t have to plug in a single light during this shoot.” Buff Ambassador Steven Koch joins us inContinue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT: Steven Koch’s First Impression of the Celestial
Elegant Lighting for Hand Painted Backdrops
Welcome to another installation of How I Got The Shot! Watch the video above to see Kyle (@throwing_fitz) and Sherria (@thesurrealexperience) at work. For this shoot, we utilized a hand painted backdrop from ClotStudios to create elegant and timeless glamour shots. For the first set up, Kyle used all Link Units with a 86” SoftContinue reading Elegant Lighting for Hand Painted Backdrops
HOW I GOT THE SHOT: Dokk Savage’s First Impression of the Celestial
Buff Ambassador Dokk Savage joins us in the studio to test out the new Celestial flash unit for the first time! Check out the full video above for an in depth look at the setups and final thoughts. To start, Dokk used a 47″ Octabox and a V-flat to light his model. Dokk then movedContinue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT: Dokk Savage’s First Impression of the Celestial
Children’s Commercial Photography
In this episode of How I Got The Shot, Kyle (@throwing__fitz) and child model Journie (@journiemusellc) show us a colorful and clean lighting setup for commercial photography! Kyle wanted to keep a consistent lighting setup with minimal modifications throughout the shoot to make the images feel cohesive and uniform. As children move around a lot,Continue reading Children’s Commercial Photography
HOW I GOT THE SHOT | Bold Lighting Setups
In this episode of How I Got The Shot, Kyle (@throwing_fitz) used Link Units and magnetic Color Gel Domes to photograph Daylan Fisher (@daylan.fisher) from Tribe Talent Management (@tribetalent) to create 3 bold lighting setups. For the first set up, Kyle used a 86” Soft Silver PLM™ Umbrella, a 10″ x 36″ Stripbox with aContinue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT | Bold Lighting Setups
Jared Schoenemann’s Scaly Friends
Pasadena photographer Jared Schoenemann shares with us his passionate adventures in photographing beers with exceptional color accuracy!Continue reading Jared Schoenemann’s Scaly Friends
Hues of Brews: Jared Schoenemann’s Journey of Bubbles, Browns, and Beers
Pasadena photographer Jared Schoenemann shares with us his passionate adventures in photographing beers with exceptional color accuracy!Continue reading Hues of Brews: Jared Schoenemann’s Journey of Bubbles, Browns, and Beers
HOW I GOT THE SHOT – OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
In this episode of ‘How I Got the Shot,’ our marketing manager Anthony Romano, shares how you can enhance your outdoor portraits using flash.Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – OUTDOOR PORTRAITS
HOW I GOT THE SHOT – LIGHT PAINTING SIMPLIFIED
Our marketing manager Anthony Romano, shares some light painting tips using some easily accessible images and no more than two flash units. Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – LIGHT PAINTING SIMPLIFIED
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