Photography lighting techniques

Discover the essentials of Chiaroscuro lighting in photography with Canon. Learn how to master light and shadow for dramatic, high-contrast images.

Five ways to fix your photos with flash.

Create classic lighting setups for high-quality, moody portraits.

Master aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings.

Paint your own stunning pictures using light sources and a long exposure.

Learn how to seek out and capture the best light to improve how your photos look.

Kit, techniques and composition – top tips for photographing fireworks.

Discover key techniques for shooting sharp photos in low light and the best Canon kit for low-light photography.

Discover the benefits of using a Speedlite flash in your action photography.

Discover how to get creative with flash and shoot stunning portraits on a budget.

Make your own softbox, spotlight tube for focused light, and beanbag to steady your camera.

Discover how to use HDR (high dynamic range) technology to combine multiple images of the same scene, so you can capture detail in both the lightest and darkest elements of a picture.