Category: Photography Tips

Published March 31, 2026 on Behind the Shutter by photographer Sal Cincotta, this practical tutorial reveals how to recreate authentic golden hour portrait lighting indoors without waiting for natural sunset. The full shooting setup relies on the Nanlite FS-300B bi-color continuous LED light, paired with Canon EOS R5 Mark II and Canon RF 85mm F1.2

Written by professional portrait photographer Sal Cincotta and published on Behind the Shutter, this in-depth lighting tutorial breaks down how to use the Nanlite PJ-FMM Projection Attachment to craft intentional, cinematic portraits on-location, with a full real-world shooting case featuring model Mya Turner, makeup artist Brandi Patton, and a complete Nanlite continuous LED lighting kit

Written by photographer Sal Cincotta, this tutorial breaks down the unique workflow for portrait shooting with wide-angle optics, using a Canon EOS R5 paired with Canon RF 24mm f/1.4 L VCM and model Amaya Grace as a practical shooting case. Most portrait photographers default to 50mm or 85mm lenses, but wide-angle gear delivers immersive, dramatic

This piece by photographer Sal Cincotta addresses a core pain point for portrait creators: the hassle of sourcing numerous separate venues to deliver diverse photos for clients. Its central argument is that dramatic shifts in portrait mood and style do not rely on switching locations—adjusting lighting is the key to unlocking distinct visual looks within

Many new portrait photographers mistakenly believe cinematic portrait lighting relies on stacks of heavy studio gear, but field practice with Nanlite Full Color Led Wand completely overturns this stereotype. Photographer Sal Cincotta’s bar portrait session with model Alonna Gibson proves two compact LED light wands are enough to craft layered, film-style shots, with Canon EOS

Released March 30, 2026 on Behind the Shutter by photographer Sal Cincotta, this tutorial focuses on unlocking creative portrait shots using mirror reflections within seemingly restrictive small spaces, illustrated by a fashion shoot set inside a mosaic-tiled compact bathroom. The shoot lineup includes model Mya Turner, makeup artist Brandi Patton, Canon EOS R5 paired with