by Joe Great @ Flash Mates

i really don't like editing. Just sitting long time front of the computer, my eyes are burning and sometimes I feel that it's a never-ending story.
Luckily, Nathan just posted a video on his YouTube channel how we can go through easier the editing process.
Don't forget to follow him on his social channels.
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Nathan Elson is a ​commercial photographer based in Canada, sharing behind the scenes, tutorials, and vlogs.
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By: Joe Great

If you're following us long time, you met Connor Gordon's name often in our feeds and stories.
Today Connor posted a really cool article on his website about his latest photo shoot.
Not only a BTS post but explain the full concept and what he needed for this photo shoot.
Click below to see the blog and don't forget to follow him on social media.

 - - THROUGH THE SMOKE: SHOOTING DISASTER --

Connor Gordon
Fashion & Portrait photographer in Birmingham, UK
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by: Joe Great

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Kyle Cong: www.kylecongphotography.com/

by: Joe Great

Kayleigh June is an Australian fashion photographer. She will show you her favorite beauty lighting setup in the studio. 
Do not expect something 4-6 lighting setup this time, you will see a killer one light  behind the scenes tutorial with diagram. 

Kayleigh June: www.kayleighjune.com/

By: Joe Great

Sometimes we just need a little inspiration, an original idea to go on and create something new.
Do you need a bed to create good boudoir images? Not. Do you need large windows to create a portrait with window lights? Not. 
Leigh Perkins shows you his simple, effective way, how to create fake window and shoot spot on boudoir images.
Leigh is a pro boudoir, nude & erotic photographer with over 30 years experience on his field. 
This video is 4.22 min long and easy to watch it.

Leigh Perkins: mightyaphrodite.co.uk/

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​Probably most of you watching the football world cup today so I have decided to post a short video now.
Focus is on the inspiration in this BTS video. However, you can learn about Einstein flash and Tether Tools.

PaulCBuff Lighting specialist: 

Eden Lauren Photographer: Website
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By: Joe Great

Color gels are still in focus in the photography industry. It is not difficult to use in your studio just get some color gels and start play with your lights and surly you will have some amazing images. PH Daniel Sanchez shares this short video tutorial with us about his latest photo shoot with the actor Aaron Della Villa.

PH Daniel Sanchez is an Ecuadorian Art Director in New York.
​You can follow him at: www.phdanielsanchez.com

By: Joe Great

I was looking for some simple, easy to create portrait setups to share with you guys as I know, I mostly share unusual and more difficult lighting bts  photos/videos on Instagram.
It's short, less than 7 minutes, no excuse to miss it.
In this video Elaine Torres Puerto Rican born Los Angeles photographer will introduce how she is using one or two lights to create portraits.
She will share her thoughts on the Paul C Buff DIGIBEE 800 so we have a chance to learn more about lighting companies, modifiers too.

Elaine Torres: www.elainetorres.la
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by: Joe Great

Did you ever hear of the idea, to calibrate your lens? 
How do you make sure, when you're shooting portrait and you want the subject eyes very sharp using the minimal aperture of your fixed lens? 
In this video Craig Beckta will explain, why it is important and how we can do it.

Craig Beckta...is a Photography and Videography channel and community dedicated to providing Portrait Lighting tutorials and Portrait Retouching tutorials, DSLR and Mirror Less Camera & Lens reviews, Behind the scenes of a Photoshoot style video and anything Photography related.