Tutorials

30 tips to help you plan an awesome trip and capture stunning travel photographs.

Fun? Creativity? Cool gear? Let's talk about what Photography REALLY is...

One last fun shoot for 2018 - shooting with the X1d, 50mm f1.1 7 Artisans lens, and a bunch of other glass -  with Model Erika Apelgren.

Here are best shots of 2018 from our community!

In this video I take EOS R and 50mm 1.2 around a small 1 bedroom apartment in California to shoot with Model Anna. I show you how I explore the location to find nice backgrounds and scenes, and how I work with Anna to find flattering angles, poses and outfit combinations.

Johanna is in fine form today - we had a great laugh filming this tutorial - building up a 6 light portraiture set up how-to, with a hair fan and more. Check it out.

Do you need a holiday?? Laos is an amazing destination for photography and this tour will get you off the beaten path for some amazing adventures. 

From lingerie to fashion - we create some creative images using just the available light and one $5 modifier. Join this full  photoshoot covering 6 distinct looks and 3 lighting set ups that we created in under 2 hours.

Capture One Pro takes a bit of adjustment to learn, but the results are really worth it.

Do you know someone who needs to go to BootCamp??

You can get 10% off Capture One using code 'MattG' at: http://geni.us/CaptureOne11

Have you tried to communicate with millennials?? My god....  

Have you tried to communicate with millennial's?? My god.... 

I have been teaching myself Capture One Pro since the start of the year, and getting more serious in the past couple of months - I really wish I hadn't waited so long!

You won't always have unlimited space and time to shoot - being able to find good spots to shoot, and beautiful light is a must.

The ANAFI offers 4 advantages over any drone I have used, or any on the market in this price range.

This is a cool way to show your shooting settings and process, Through The Lens.

In this video I explain why never to check your gear in - and two tips to avoid being pressured by the staff to gate check your carry on!

How to use a Flash diffuser (stofen) to get the best results with on camera flash - in just 60 seconds.

Hope you find the tips here useful - short portrait shoot in a tiny hotel room.

Time to check off some items!

Would you work for 'EXPOSURE'??

Let us know how YOU decide what gear to pack for your upcoming jobs and trips

Join me as I discuss 15 shots taken on my recent tours. I try to get as much shooting in as I can, whilst being an attentive host and photo guide.

3 minute, 3 light product shoot of my 85mm Otus Lens.

Today we show you how to go past your camera's sync speed, even whilst using CHEAP, MANUAL equipment - without high speed sync.

Join us for a fun weekend of photography. (Note I am travelling in Japan and couldn't get Steph in this intro vid - will film a welcome video for each workshop at the URLs below soon)

Learn off camera flash here: http://mattgranger.com/ocf and http://mattgranger.com/light

I was shooting with the X1D: http://geni.us/XCH7S and the new 120mm Macro lens: http://geni.us/XCD120

DONT TRY THIS :)

The fastest method to clean your camera sensor and rear lens element.... may not be the best method... :D

It is not as simple as 'faster aperture or longer lens gives you better Bokeh".

In this video I talk you through the value of calibrating your laptop, and how to ensure you see the correct color in your stills and video when editing in different locations.

Complete workflow From planning, scouting, shooting, backup and Editing...

I took the Tamron 18-400mm super zoom lens along with the Nikon D500 to Hong Kong for a week to see if I can manage with a single camera and lens kit!

http://www.mattgranger.com/posing - Launch Sale now on!

Download the files at http://mattgranger.com/h6d100c

Who is most important in creating a great image? The Model or the Photographer? And what if the roles are reversed!?

Steph is back and this time we are on a fun $50 challenge!

Which image did you choose??

What specs, features and options are really needed for Professional work??

Cheap equipment is no excuse - here we put together a fun action shoot with 12 year old gear!

3 looks, lighting set ups, outfit changes and different backgrounds - all in 15 minutes LIVE!

Color marching can be extremely tricky - but thanks to QCM software, it is so simple.

I have always been a fan of Bill Murray - love this lucid insight he shared

We have just hit 500k subscribers and I want to have a live chat to say thanks, take questions and announce a few things!

http://www.mattgranger.com/500k

3 lighting options for taking portraits of men

Stage 1 in getting my studio set up is installing a 3 roll backdrop system. In this video I walk you through my goals for the space, and the complete set up of the background system.

Sir Clicks A Lot is Dead - Long Live Sir Clicks A Lot

Here are some creative ways to use this powerful editing tool

In this fitness photography tutorial I show you 3 top tips for photographing six pack abs.

Histograms are very useful - but there are 3 things MOST people don't understand.

These tips apply to many types of travel photography.

Above my love of travel, gear and teaching - I am a photographer. So I want to wrap the year with a showcase of some of the images I took in 2016, and offer you a huge end of year sale.

In this video I show you how to use manual focus lenses and a home garden hose to create awesome rain portraits!

Join Kay and I for a quick outdoor photoshoot using a 15 year old DSLR and cheap manual flashes to create this dramatic off camera flash portrait shoot.

Dont miss out the presale bonuses!

Join Kay and I on our adventure to an abandoned Orphanage for a Halloween / Lingerie Photo Shoot.

Budgetography homepage: http://mattgranger.com/budgetography

My 5 top tips for getting cool macro shots in real world situations.

HAPPY WORLD PHOTO DAY!!

Check them all out at http://mattgranger.com/budgetography

Buyer beware - my advice and personal experiences with Huub Knox and Kamaguna company.

Join Mark and I for a fun chat in Lima Peru

Shooting creative portraits with budget gels at the vivid festival of light in Sydney

Great beauty lighting set up - with basic & cheap equipment.

The D5 FINALLY gets an update, taking it to 29.59 in 4K recording.

Share your tips as a comment and LIKE those you want to see demos of.

Get Your Gear Out!

Grain and Noise are NOT the same thing.

Matt's exclusive Lightroom Presets

Use these tips and any cheapo flash to transform your portraits.

Full image gallery from my collaboration with DigitalRev.

We just passed 400,000 subscribers and to thank you, I am putting all of my video courses on 50% sale this month only.

I went to see The Revenant - and it is reminiscent of Citizen Kane and The Night of The Hunter in its use of Deep Focus.

Welcome to the first #TOGLIFE for 2016

Great results are available for us all - go for it!

ThatNikonGuy has passed.

Welcome to #TOGLIFE! The new weekly photography show for Matt Granger & the team.

Need to remove a spot, blemish, sensor dust or a bigger item from your photo?

Welcome to #TOGLIFE! The new weekly photography show for Matt Granger & the team.

Clarity is different to contrast and sharpening...

Sale ends Cyber Monday - 30 November.

Rooftopping can be great fun - but it can be dangerous. Put safety #1 on your list - the photos come second.

No holds barred Q&A

Want interesting Travel Photos? GO WIDE!

Collaboration is fun and can open you up to creative possibilities.

Once you Take Control of The Light, you can create dramatically lit portraits anywhere and anytime.

In this series I will show you all you need to know to get started in concert and event photography.

Spotting the scene, shooting, and editing an art nude in public.

One light, lots of options.

JPG or PNG? What dimensions? What compression to use??

Itwas great fun joining Tony & Chelsea for a live chat.