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Intro to Optical Snoots

February 17, 2023March 7, 2023 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

In this episode of BUFF Basics, Kyle (@throwing_fitz) uses Link Units and magnetic Color Gel Domes to created three setups utilizing the new Eclipse Optical Snoot. The optical snoot is versatile for a variety of headshots – whether it be polka dots and fronds or a simple sliver of light, our snoot has a place in every photographer’s lineup!Continue reading Intro to Optical Snoots →

Different Modifiers and Their Shadows

November 14, 2022March 7, 2023 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

Welcome to another iteration of Buff Basics! For this video, we wanted to demonstrate the different kinds of shadows our most popular modifiers make. We kept the subject and single Link Unit (modeling lamp turned to full) in the same spot for a fair comparison. Here’s a reference picture for the modifiers used in thisContinue reading Different Modifiers and Their Shadows →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT | Bold Lighting Setups

October 17, 2022 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

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 →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – OUTDOOR PORTRAITS

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

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 →

Showcase light painting technique using an led flash light and having the light drawn around the model.

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – LIGHT PAINTING SIMPLIFIED

July 2, 2021July 29, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

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 →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – FOLDABLE STRIPBOX w/GRID

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

our marketing manager Anthony Romano, along with videographer and lighting tech Kimberly Nail, used two foldable stripboxes with grids to create a moody beauty portrait. Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – FOLDABLE STRIPBOX w/GRID →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – GRIDDED BEAUTY DISH

March 19, 2021March 19, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

Our marketing manager, Anthony Romano, creates colorful and dynamic fashion portraits using a beauty dish in a two light setup.Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – GRIDDED BEAUTY DISH →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – Honeycomb Grids (7″ Reflector)

January 28, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

In this episode of ‘How I Got the Shot,’ our marketing manager, Anthony Romano, shows how to create moody and dramatic images using a single flash unit with a gridded reflector.Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – Honeycomb Grids (7″ Reflector) →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – One Softbox Three Ways

January 28, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

In this episode of ‘How I Got the Shot,’ our marketing manager, Anthony Romano, shows how he uses a single foldable softbox three ways to create three different results.Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – One Softbox Three Ways →

HOW I GOT THE SHOT – Soft Light VS. Hard Light

January 28, 2021 paulcbuffincLeave a comment

In this episode of ‘How I Got the Shot,’ our marketing manager, Anthony Romano, shows the difference between soft light and hard light complete with awkward winks, air quotes, and bad puns.Continue reading HOW I GOT THE SHOT – Soft Light VS. Hard Light →

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