Stephanie Hulthen Photography

I live in Northern Illinois and we recently had a beautiful snowfall, so it has inspired me to share with you a few tips on photographing in the snow. Some problems that I have discovered with photographing in the snow are: the photo looking flat white balance issues exposure problems Let’s address these issues and […]

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When taking photos, My goal is to control the available light and make it as soft as possible. Here are some ways to diffuse sunlight: Wait:  Yep, be patient. Wait for the clouds to roll in so the clouds diffuse the sun. If you can’t wait, then move your subjects… Move:  Move your subjects into the […]

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Last post I discussed the “golden hour.”  In this post, I’ll be discussing reflectors and how to use them to reflect light to your subject. What is a reflector?  According to the trusty Wikipedia,  a reflector  is an improvised or specialised reflective surface used to redirect light towards a given subject or scene. – Why use a reflector […]

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LIGHTS, camera……action!  There is a reason they say ‘lights’ first in film.  Without light, the subject cannot be seen.  In photography, the quality of light can make or break a photo.  Lighting is one of the most important elements in capturing a great image.  The worst time to photograph is at high noon on a […]

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