Alex Silva, Author at alex silva | photography

Brenizer Method with Flash

25/January/2020 25/January/2020 / How To, Portrait / By Alex Silva

Some time ago I heard about the Brenizer method to produce a wide image with a shallow depth of field. I wondered about using this technique using flash, and I’d like to share the results with you.

Shooting Long Exposure and Flash

14/January/2020 14/January/2020 / Hotshoe Flash, Portrait / By Alex Silva

I recently saw an image in a facebook group where the subject was frozen, but the context showed light trails. Some people commented that it was probably photoshopped, but you can make it in camera. Keep reading to learn how.

Using Checklists in Photography and Video Productions

10/December/2019 10/December/2019 / How To / By Alex Silva

Are you using checklists in your productions? Why not? They are awesome! Keep reading to learn how to use them.

Make a James Bond-themed Self-Portrait

06/November/2019 06/November/2019 / How To, Portrait / By Alex Silva

Have you shot a self-portrait? If so, how about a themed self-portrait? Keep reading to learn how I did mine.

3 Steps for a Dramatic Portrait

29/October/2019 28/October/2019 / Hotshoe Flash, How To / By Alex Silva

Let’s create an image with High Key lighting! How can you do it? Keep reading and you’ll see.

3 Steps for a Suspenseful Image

22/October/2019 21/October/2019 / Hotshoe Flash, How To / By Alex Silva

Have you seen those images with a dark background and only a portion of the subject is exposed? Let’s create an image like that! Keep reading to learn how.