Studio Photography basics

This series of documents and videos is a reflection of my attempt to master this area. I am using an Elinchrome RX 2400 with a Digital SEE, however many of the information relates to other setups. One of the major advantages this equipment has in comparison with cheaper setups is that the white balance is rock solid. Furthermore is the Elinchrome just amazing in its power output. I hope you enjoy the information and please do provide me with links to expand this information.

• Flash Duration and Camera Sync Speed
• Elinchrom studio flash
• Understanding Flash Sync Speeds with Karl Taylor
• Elinchrom Lighting Guide
• Elinchrom snoot and grids
• Catch light
• 6 portrait lighting patterns every photographer should know

Jay P. Morgan from the Slanted Lens has a few good videos, with a easy going approach to teaching studio photography

• 6 Tips for Setting Up a Home or Office Studio – Photography & Lighting Tutorial
• Portrait Lighting for Photography and Video
• The Basics of a One Light Setup: A Lighting Tutorial
• Simple Corporate Portraits: A Lighting Tutorial
• Two Light Executive Portrait
• Testing Diffusion Materials on a Steampunk Set

In this series, the professional photographer Bob Stephani guides through using a various Lighting setup. His run through is easy going and a good basic introduction.

• 1. Introduction to Studio Lighting with Elinchrom D Lite IT kit Part 1
• 2. Introduction to Studio Lighting with Elinchrom D Lite IT kit Part 2
• 3. Introduction to Studio Lighting with Elinchrom D Lite IT kit Part 3
• 4. Portalite Softbox
• 5. Lastolite TriGrip Reflector
• 6. White Balance Control
• 7. Gold Reflector
• 8. Adding a Second Light
• 9. Rotalux Soft Boxes
• 10. Recta Bank Softbox
• 11. Basic High Key Lighting