Color and Light in Photography

This series of short video tutorials, concentrating on camera focus and settings, is designed to help you understand how to make your camera work to your advantage in every possible scenario. An understanding of both your camera’s focus and it’s settings is essential to achieving the best possible photograph. Whether you are trying to capture the magnificence of the night sky beyond the city, or your little one’s beaming face as he greets the new family pet for the first time, knowing just how to focus your camera and choosing the right settings will go a long way in capturing your moment. This series of short video tutorials, concentrating on camera focus and settings, is designed to help you understand how to make your camera work to your advantage in every possible scenario. Expert photographer, Rob Patterson, guides you through everything you need to know from how to achieve proper exposure to how white balance affects your photographs. This series is also loaded with proven tips and tricks, making choosing the right camera focus and settings a total breeze.

How to set up lighting for photography

Learn about different types of lighting and how various lighting set-ups can produce different and dramatic effects for your photography.

Black and White Photography Tips

Want to improve your black and white photography skills? Photographer Rob Patterson shares his tips for choosing the right shots and camera settings.

Quality of Light

Learn about different types and sources of light (hard vs. soft) and how each can be used to convey mood and atmosphere in your photos.

Color Temperature

This tutorial by professional photographer Rob Patterson will teach you about color temperature and how it affects the mood of a photo.

Color Theory

Professional photographer Rob Patterson gives you the basics of color theory and how it can be used to maximize your shots.