PowerMax Web Photo School

Featured Lessons
Check here for newly released and seasonal lessons

Camera Basics
Learn how camera functions are used to get great photos

Canon EOS Rebel Basic Start Up	Basic Start-Up with a Digital Camera	White Balance Options with the Olympus E-3
E-420 Scene Select Modes	How to Use a Tripod: The Basics	Understanding White Balance
Controlling Depth of Field: EVOLT E-510	Understanding Exposure	Using Display Modes to Optimize Exposures
How to Set Your White Balance Indoors	Controlling Depth of Field in Product Photography	Photo Resolution and Printing

Lighting Basics
Learn how to use lighting to take professional looking photos

Understanding How Soft Boxes Work: Part 1	Understanding How Soft Boxes Work: Part 2	More Diffusion = Less Contrast
Transmission vs. Reflection with Umbrellas	How an Umbrella Works	Angle of Reflection = Angle of Incidence
A Flat Reflector = Optimal Results	Reflector Size = Size of Reflection	Light Control with Soft Box Accessories for Product Photography
Fine-Tuning Your Soft Light With Grids - Part One	Fine Tuning Your Soft Light with Grids - Part Two	Color of Reflector equals Color of Reflection

Photography Lessons
Learn the tricks to taking great photos like the pros

Portraits On Location Using Starlite Continuous Lights	Enhancing Natural Light for Outdoor Bridal Portraits	Lighting the Wedding Couple Outdoors
First Studio Portrait Kit	Bouncing and Diffusing Light for Outdoor Bridal Portraits	An After School Portrait
Head and Shoulders Portraits Using the OctoDome	Product Shots with both Tungsten and Daylight Bulbs	CoolStar CFLs vs. Starlite Halogens in Small Product Photography
Portrait Lighting with Constellation3 Continuous Light Kits	Using Continuous Lights for Fashion	Using the StarFlash Outdoors
The First Studio Product Kit	EVOLT E-510 Basic Startup	Portrait Lighting with the StarFlash Umbrella Kit
Shooting Products with Sunlight	Exploring Lighting Options With Indoor Portraits	Photoflex Starflash - Basic Startup
Basic Strobe Use with StarFlash LiteDome Kit	Using a Tabletop Shooting Enclosure: The First Studio LiteIgloo	The First Studio BackDrop Support Kit
Making Product Shots Rotate With QTVR	Using Louvers for Dramatic Portraits	Basic Startup with the Olympus E-3
Classic Indoor Bridal Portraits with StarFlash 300 Kits	Fine-Tune Your Lighting with LitePanels