Tutorials
Calibrate your Monitor NOW - For FREE
Every Photographer should use a calibrated display.
Advice on Printing & Selling your Photos
How to shoot, print and sell your photos.
New Year Course Giveaway
Thank you for a great year! 2 free courses and 14 other discounted up to 77% off!
Role Reversal - Steph tests a legendary DSLR!
Steph and Matt switch roles as she tests a legendary DSLR Camera.
Lensa AI Guide - Creative tool or image theft?
Fun new technology, or image theft?
A Day in the Life of a Lingerie Photographer
Join me for a full day of Lingerie Boudoir photography.
Photographers UNITE
Let's come together as a community and do something great!
This Dynamic Range is INSANE!
Insane file flexibility!
We're Giving away a MacBook Pro ⌛
The giveaway is open now until 13 October: https://geni.us/fivedaydeal
Budget Lingerie Portraits - D.I.Y. Light Modifiers
BUDGETOGRAPHY IS BACK!
Art Nude Body Scape Photography Tutorial
Create dramatic & Artist Body Scape photos.
Lingerie & Boudoir Photo Shoot - Edited with AI!
Full lingerie & Boudoir shoot with Steph - edited instantly with AI technology... it basically did my edit, in a fraction of the time.
The Photographers who inspire me
Who is YOUR Photography Inspiration??
How I Customise Playback for Sports and Wildlife
Firmware v2.0 is now out - download here: https://geni.us/Z9v2
Subject Select Masking - Lightroom Tutorial
Get the most from this amazingly powerful tool.
11 Years on YouTube - FLASHBACK
A look back at 11 years on YouTube and plans for the future.
My latest Personal Project
Are you working on any personal projects?
Cosplay with Steph - Portrait Photo Shoot Tutorial
Create atmosphere in your Portraits
ThatNikonGuy explains the Z Mirrorless system
The history, state of play and future of the Nikon Z system.
Nikon Z - Guide to Manual Focus
Filmed with the new Nikon Z9 - applicable to all Z Cameras.
Nikon Z9 - Complete Menu System
Entire Z9 menu system - check out the features yourself!
BIRD Photography | NIKON Z9 | Adapted Lenses
Adapted Super-Telephoto lenses on the Nikon Z9
STOP Shooting above F11! Diffraction Tutorial
Nikon Z9 Raw File Comparison
Comparing the 3 NEF file options on the Nikon Z9
What Aperture should you use?
Get predictable results from your shots.
Free ON Camera Flash Tutorial
Create dramatic & flattering results with ON CAMERA Flash.
Creating Flare and Bokeh - Bargain Lenses + Zfc
Create the light you want!
Organising 1 million+ photos
How many photos in your archive??
Continuous vs Flash - Essentials of Light
Forget about Natural light vs artificial - that doesn't matter. Flash vs Continuous is a much more useful comparison.
Tiny Home Challenge - 6 Portrait tips
6 simple tips to simplify your frame and make great portraits in a TINY SPACE.
Depth of Field & Focus - COMPLETE GUIDE
There is more to it than you might realise!
Continuous RGB LED Portrait Shoot - 1950s Diner
Johanna is back to shoot 4 looks in under 1 hour!
Scaling Up to Bigger Jobs
Getting to the next level takes planning and focus
Exotic Pole Dance Photography
Whether you are shooting sports, action or... Pole Dancing - These tips will help!
Mirrorless vs DSLR - Sync Speed Explained
Why are we still stuck at 1/250th??
I took my New Drone Wake Boarding ??
What could possibly go wrong?
Fuji GFX 100s FAIL - Retro Portrait Shoot
Sadly the GFX 100s died on me... Thankfully I Had backup cameras!
Monitor your Audio Wirelessly (DIY)
I hope you found this useful.
Creative Photo Effects - IN CAMERA MAGIC ? (no filters)
Create unique images with simple accessories!
ISO Explained - STOP Ruining your Images!
Noise IS NOT Grain!!
How COVID Impacted my Photography Business
The only constant is change...
Bargain Camera Portrait Shoot!
Cropping vs Zooming vs "Zooming with your feet"
You cannot ZOOM With your Feet!
Copyright and Protecting your work Online
If you put it online - it's GONE!
New Year Giveaway - LAST CHANCE
Last chance - Over $1,000 in prizes to win!
Model Posing Guide - Pre-Order Sale
Learn to guide your model into beautiful poses
Black Friday deals! 33-96% off!
DEALS INCOMING!
Keeping busy in Quarantine - Free New Website and course
FREE Streaming website now live!
It's time to leave the USA...
It's been a wild 4 years, but it's time to move on.
Maleficent Body Paint Photo Shoot
The complete 82 minute 4K photoshoot is now live
How to take Reflection Portraits
Calculating the distance to your reflections opens up a lot of options!
Johanna and I swap roles ??
Somethings cannot be UNSEEN....
What Shutter Speed should you use??
How much blur do you want? How fast is your subject moving?? It's that simple!
5 Day Sale + Free Bath Tub Shoot!
$3,000 of courses for $89 - and Free bonus bathtub shoot ONLY if you use this link to purchase: http://geni.us/fivedaydeal
Inverse Square Law (Light fall off explained)
Ballet Dancer - Freestyle Photo shoot BTS
What a treat - 3 songs from an incredible professional dancer. He makes my job easy!
Straighten lines - Fast & Easy
Shooting angle and lens distortion can lead to some funky looking 'straight' lines - here is how to fix them easily.
Stop shooting WIDE OPEN!
Contrast, Sharpness, Vignetting & Flare - Improve your images by stopping down your aperture.
Canon users beware! Back up your data properly!
Canon RAW files DELETED... Can you trust the cloud?
BIG NEWS! 4 free courses & 2 new websites!
New websites and new free courses to celebrate!
DOG Photography - Beers & Photos
This week our theme is DOGS. Join the next competition at https://mattgranger.com/live
Film is Dead... Film vs Digital in 2020
For me, in 2020... film is now Dead... RIP old friend.
Select & Mask - Photoshop Composite Tutorial
Thanks to Rikard for sharing this editing recipe!
My 4th of July Sale is Live - save 90%!
My biggest sale of 2020!
A.I. vs Human Photo Editing - MODEL REACTS
Artificial Intelligence VS Photographers Editing - What will the model prefer?
Accurate Focus for self portraits
Taking a self portrait - here is my tip to get accurate focus - it is how I focus when filming video by myself too.
Creating Implied Nude Photography, with Stephanie Pham and Matt Granger
Hour long interview with FVJ.
How to Live Stream in High Quality (2020)
All the concepts, equipment and software you need to know to stream like a pro!
Homecooked Lamb Shanks - Quarantine Cooking!
Finding new ways to be creative (and stay busy!).
I gave away $200,000 of courses! ENDS THURSDAY
I don't anyone miss out on this - grab whatever interests you and can help keep you motivated and engaged at this time. https://mattgranger.com/photocommunity
Make your photos LOOK BETTER FAST! RE-EDIT them!
Revisit your favourite images for 2020!
Homemade Duck a l'Orange - Quarantine Cooking
Finding new ways to be creative (and stay busy!).
It's time to create your Photobook or Portfolio!
Create a beautiful photobook and save $60 / 40€ with SAAL Digital.
Quarantine Cooking! Branzino fish (Matt Style)
Finding new ways to be creative (and stay busy!).
Learn from Pro's.... ?
This will teach you everything you need to success in business - either for your self or as an employee... except for how to speak on camera ? https://geni.us/entrepreneur
How to Price your work
4 methods to work out what price you should be charging.
Start your own Business in 2020
Turn your passion into your income, save 95% and help charity. https://geni.us/entrepreneur - The 2020 Business Deal is live now and ends March 10.
$15,000 giveaway - now live!
A high end laptop and a bunch of software solutions is up for grabs: https://geni.us/entrepreneur
A Conversation with Dixie Dixon - Commercial Fashion Photographer & Nikon Ambassador
Dixie Dixon is a Nikon USA Ambassador and a commercial fashion photographer who shoots for international brands as well as editorial projects & TV shows.
Halloween Cosplay Shoot with the Holy Trinity Lenses
3 cool outfits on the streets of NYC.
Film smooth + epic video content - Zhiyun Smooth Q2
Zhiyun sent me the Smooth Q2 smartphone gimbal and sponsored this video showing 3 ways we can level up our video game with this stabiliser. Check it out at your local Amazon here: https://geni.us/SmoothQ2
I have a LOT to Learn! My favourite Photographers & Editors
So so so much to learn...
Black & White Street Photography in London - The Wandering Photographer
A couple of days exploring London with the Leica Monochrom 246.
$10,000 Camera Gear giveaway and Charity promotion
Don't miss this epic giveaway!
Available light portraits with the Legendary D700
Let's put this 11 year old camera to the test!
ON Camera Flash Portraiture Tutorial
5 reasons to keep your flash ON Camera!
Wandering Photographer - New York Street Photography
Enjoy the new series!
Ballet Dancer Photoshoot - BTS
Behind the scenes of my Ballet Dancer Photoshoot.
We shot a book in 1 day
12 cameras, 2 models, dozens of looks
Pet Photography at Home - 5 Tips
Taking photos of your pets at home can be difficult. In this video I run you through 5 tips you can use to improve your photos, whether you are using basic or advanced equipment.
8K - The Evolution of Resolution
The Future is HERE. Technology races forward at the speed of... a V12 Bentley... :D
30 Tips for Stunning TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
30 tips to help you plan an awesome trip and capture stunning travel photographs.
What is Photography, Really?
Fun? Creativity? Cool gear? Let's talk about what Photography REALLY is...
Prime lens street portraits with the Hasselblad X1D
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.
Our best photos of 2018
Here are best shots of 2018 from our community!
50mm portrait shoot - Finding shots in a real home
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.
6 Light Portrait Setup - Complete How-To
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.
Laos 2019 Photography Tour
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.
Complete Portrait shoot How-To - 3 lighting set ups, 6 looks
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 12 is here
Capture One Pro takes a bit of adjustment to learn, but the results are really worth it.
Photography Bootcamp (Parody)
Do you know someone who needs to go to BootCamp??
BTS of a Social Media Photoshoot with Tina Yong
You can get 10% off Capture One using code 'MattG' at: http://geni.us/CaptureOne11
Working with Millennials..... (Millenial Translator)
Have you tried to communicate with millennials?? My god....
Working with Millennials..... (Millennial Translator)
Have you tried to communicate with millennial's?? My god....
Capture One Pro... it's better!
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!
Behind the Scenes - Portrait Photoshoot at home
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.
4 tips for Professional Drone Video
The ANAFI offers 4 advantages over any drone I have used, or any on the market in this price range.
Record your Camera EVF - Through The Lens
This is a cool way to show your shooting settings and process, Through The Lens.
2 Tips to avoid CHECKING in your Camera Gear
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 Stofen Diffuser - 1 minute tip
How to use a Flash diffuser (stofen) to get the best results with on camera flash - in just 60 seconds.
Small hotel room - Real world Photoshoot
Hope you find the tips here useful - short portrait shoot in a tiny hotel room.
What's on your Photo #BucketList ??
Time to check off some items!
Exposure is a 4 letter word...
Would you work for 'EXPOSURE'??
What lenses should you pack?? (1 Minute Photo Tip)
Let us know how YOU decide what gear to pack for your upcoming jobs and trips
Making the Shot – BTS of my latest work
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 Minutes & 3 Lights *** Product photography tutorial
3 minute, 3 light product shoot of my 85mm Otus Lens.
The BEST Phone camera, attack owls, tours & more - TOGLIFE 30 March
Join Steph & I for a fun chat about new tech and news.
Flash Sync Speed HACK - go past 1/250th
Today we show you how to go past your camera's sync speed, even whilst using CHEAP, MANUAL equipment - without high speed sync.
Unboxing new tech, $3,000,000 Camera & more... TOGLIFE
GEAR UNBOXED
Moshi IonSlim 10K battery pack: https://www.moshi.com/portable-battery-ionslim-10k-macbook#titanium-gray and on Amazon: http://geni.us/Moshi10K
WD Wireless SSD: https://bhpho.to/2GhqASC
Eyemore S1 video camera: https://www.facebook.com/eyemore.camera/
Gitzo GHFG1 Gimbal: http://geni.us/GHFG1
Chicago, Miami & New York - New Workshops announced!
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)
Portraiture - Flash VS Continuous Light
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
2 Minute Sensor Clean (Parody)
DONT TRY THIS :)
The fastest method to clean your camera sensor and rear lens element.... may not be the best method... :D
Bokeh, Depth of Field and Focal Length explained
It is not as simple as 'faster aperture or longer lens gives you better Bokeh".
Calibrating your Laptop display for perfect colour on the road
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.
Landscape Photography WORKFLOW
Complete workflow From planning, scouting, shooting, backup and Editing...
Single Camera & Lens - Travel Photography
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!
Learn how to Pose Models
http://www.mattgranger.com/posing - Launch Sale now on!
6 tips for Public Speaking
Public speaking is one of many peoples top fears.
Check out this 220MB - 100 Megapixel Hasselblad file!
Download the files at http://mattgranger.com/h6d100c
Model vs Photographer - (Roles Reversed)
Who is most important in creating a great image? The Model or the Photographer? And what if the roles are reversed!?
$50 Photoshoot Challenge!
Steph is back and this time we are on a fun $50 challenge!
$10,000 Camera VS $100 Camera
Which image did you choose??
The BEST Pro camera
What specs, features and options are really needed for Professional work??
TOGLIFE Live - Cinematic Photography
Submit your TRAVEL photos at http://mattgranger.com/toglife
$100 LIVE Action Photoshoot
Cheap equipment is no excuse - here we put together a fun action shoot with 12 year old gear!
Live Photoshoot - 3 complete looks in 15 minutes
3 looks, lighting set ups, outfit changes and different backgrounds - all in 15 minutes LIVE!
Prints that MATCH the Screen
Color marching can be extremely tricky - but thanks to QCM software, it is so simple.
Bill Murray... listen up
I have always been a fan of Bill Murray - love this lucid insight he shared
500K Subs - Time to celebrate
We have just hit 500k subscribers and I want to have a live chat to say thanks, take questions and announce a few things!
How to Photograph MEN - 3 lighting options
3 lighting options for taking portraits of men
Ultimate Studio Background System
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.
Budgetography is BACK! (New Budget Camera)
Sir Clicks A Lot is Dead - Long Live Sir Clicks A Lot
DEHAZE Tool - How to Get the best results
Here are some creative ways to use this powerful editing tool
How to Photograph Six Pack Abs
In this fitness photography tutorial I show you 3 top tips for photographing six pack abs.
Do YOU understand your HISTOGRAM??
Histograms are very useful - but there are 3 things MOST people don't understand.
Do YOU understand your HISTOGRAM??
Histograms are very useful - but there are 3 things MOST people don't understand.
HOW TO Photograph Geisha in Japan
These tips apply to many types of travel photography.
2016 - My Year in Photos
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.
MAKE IT RAIN! Water Portrait Tutorial with Manual Focus Lenses
In this video I show you how to use manual focus lenses and a home garden hose to create awesome rain portraits!
Budget Single Light Portrait Tutorial
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.
Awesome new Photo Editing Software - LUMINAR
Dont miss out the presale bonuses!
Abandoned Building Model Photoshoot - HALLOWEEN
Join Kay and I on our adventure to an abandoned Orphanage for a Halloween / Lingerie Photo Shoot.
BUBBLES! Beautiful Boudoir portraits on a Budget
Budgetography homepage: http://mattgranger.com/budgetography
5 Top Macro Tips - with the Tamron 90mm SP Macro
My 5 top tips for getting cool macro shots in real world situations.
Happy World Photo Day - Save 50%!!
HAPPY WORLD PHOTO DAY!!
Fashion Photography & Social Media on a budget #Budgetography
Check them all out at http://mattgranger.com/budgetography
Online business - Fraud, scams and copyright advice
Buyer beware - my advice and personal experiences with Huub Knox and Kamaguna company.
Talking Travel & killing Cameras with Mark Wallace - #TOGLIFE 30
Join Mark and I for a fun chat in Lima Peru
Creative photos with Budget Gels - #Budgetography
Shooting creative portraits with budget gels at the vivid festival of light in Sydney
Beauty lighting on a budget - #Budgetography
Great beauty lighting set up - with basic & cheap equipment.
29.59 4K - Updating Nikon D5 firmware
The D5 FINALLY gets an update, taking it to 29.59 in 4K recording.
Budget Photography Hacks (Tight Ass Tips)
Share your tips as a comment and LIKE those you want to see demos of.
Budgetography #3 - Getting to know your camera
Get Your Gear Out!
Film Grain vs Digital Noise (Why I ALWAYS shoot lowest ISO possible)
Grain and Noise are NOT the same thing.
15 Lightroom Presets
Matt's exclusive Lightroom Presets
Off Camera Flash Portraits on a Budget
Use these tips and any cheapo flash to transform your portraits.
Last Chance to SAVE 50%
Last chance! All of my video courses on 50% sale for March 2016 only.
DigitalRev Nude Portraiture Challenge
Full image gallery from my collaboration with DigitalRev.
THANK YOU - 50% Sale
We just passed 400,000 subscribers and to thank you, I am putting all of my video courses on 50% sale this month only.
Nerd Talk - Hyperfocal Distance explained
What is Hyperfocal Distance? How do you calculate it and how can you use it in your shooting?
DEEP FOCUS for story telling in photography & video
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.
TOGLIFE #6 - Philip Bloom & Matt Granger
Welcome to the first #TOGLIFE for 2016
How To Create Your Dream Business & Lifestyle
Great results are available for us all - go for it!
ThatNikonGuy is Dead
ThatNikonGuy has passed.
TOGLIFE #2 - With Tony & Chelsea Northrup
Welcome to #TOGLIFE! The new weekly photography show for Matt Granger & the team.
Editing - Spot Removal vs Healing Brush vs Clone Stamp vs Patch Tool
Need to remove a spot, blemish, sensor dust or a bigger item from your photo?
TOGLIFE - Episode 1 with Matt & Tina
Welcome to #TOGLIFE! The new weekly photography show for Matt Granger & the team.
Lightroom CLARITY Tool - Get the best results
Clarity is different to contrast and sharpening...
Black Friday Sales - save up to 40%
Sale ends Cyber Monday - 30 November.
Rooftop Photography in New York
Rooftopping can be great fun - but it can be dangerous. Put safety #1 on your list - the photos come second.
Workflow, Editing & Storage + Studio Tour
Check out the gear & software I use to back up, store and edit my photos and images, as well as checking out my new studio space.
Travel Photography with an Ultra Wide Angle Lens
Want interesting Travel Photos? GO WIDE!
DIY $50 budget - Conceptual Portrait Shoot (4K)
Collaboration is fun and can open you up to creative possibilities.
Low Key single light portraits AT MIDDAY
Once you Take Control of The Light, you can create dramatically lit portraits anywhere and anytime.
How to shoot a concert: Part 1 - planning and tips
In this series I will show you all you need to know to get started in concert and event photography.
Art Nude Portraiture on The Streets
Spotting the scene, shooting, and editing an art nude in public.
LIVE Photoshoot - Single light portraiture with Irina
One light, lots of options.
Facebook Image Compression - how to get the best results
JPG or PNG? What dimensions? What compression to use??
Tony & Chelsea LIVE: Matt Granger Reviews YOUR Portraits!
Itwas great fun joining Tony & Chelsea for a live chat.
Educating Tina - Directors Cut
Introductory Sale - Save 25% and win one of $1,000 in prizes!
Travel Photography HACKS
Make the most of your travel with these tips.
Body paint photo shoot - planning, BTS shooting and editing
It is great to collaborate - a source of richer ideas and results.
Wide Angle Environmental Portraiture tips
4 tips for using an ULTRA Wide Angle Lens to shoot environmental portraiture
The value of "Exposure"
Every been offered a job for "Exposure"? Does it have ANY value? Should you even consider it??
Lightroom Tutorial & Season Finale - Educating Tina
Season Finale - Tina takes on Lightroom - and season recap.
Nude Portraiture - Educating Tina
Time for Tina's biggest challenge yet - a full nude portrait shoot. Her results are outstanding!
Pole Dance Photography - Educating Tina
Let's put Tina to the test with a solo challenge at DANCE FILTHY!
Street Photography - Educating Tina
Let's take it to the streets!
Corporate Headshot Photography - Educating Tina
Headshots is something many photographers will do at one time or another - here are tips to create a range of looks.
Parkour & Free Running Photography - Educating Tina
Wicked Parkour shoot in Sydney CBD.
sRGB vs Adobe RGB - which colour space should you use?
Which colour space should you set your camera to, and what should you output your edited work to?
Photography & Business - Your questions answered
Your business questions answered!
Nerd Talk - Inverse Square Law explained
What is the Inverse Square Law? How does it work? How can you use it in your shooting?
Sunset in the City Tutorial - Cityscapes at twilight - Educating Tina
City and waterscapes - peaceful? Not exactly - Tina was Frantic!
Copyright in Art - negotiating the blurred lines
Copyright is tricky, and it is about to get even more difficult.
Fitness Photography - Educating Tina
2 models, lots of gear and a sunny Sydney Beach. Let's go!
How to Photograph an Eclipse
Top 5 tips for photographing an eclipse.
Macro Photography - Educating Tina
Let's get up close and personal with some MACRO!
Educating Tina - Travel Photography Challenge
Episode 3 and we are to Tokyo for a Travel Photography Challenge!
Get Perfect Focus using a FOCUS TRAP
Really handy technique that most DSLRs have - that few people know about!
THAT DRESS! 2 important lessons for Photographers!
Two important lessons to be learnt from the DRESSGATE phenomena.
Educating Tina - Beauty Portraiture Challenge
Episode 2 and we are into the challenges - create a beauty portfolio!
Educating Tina - Season 2 Premiere
Join us for another season of photography fun!
Native VS Extended ISO range
What is the difference? Should you EVER use the extended range?
Focus & recompose - how, why and Risks?
What is focus and recompose? How do you do it? And do you risk getting it out of focus??
Educating Tina - Season 2 coming soon!
Tell us, what topics and challenges would you like to see Tina undertake??
Underwater portrait photography - first time tips
Check it out - so much fun learning this new skill.
Photography Editing and Workflow
Workflow, crowdfunding, editing for print and Photoshop vs lightroom.
Find YOUR UNIQUE Photography Style - Take on a project
Challenge yourself, develop your skills and your own distinct style.
Exposure - Metering Modes vs Exposure Compensation
There is more than one way to get the exposure you want - and there are times you will want to take over from letting the camera make all the decisions.
Photo Storage & Backup - Studio and Travel set ups
How to manage thousands of RAW files taken in a foreign country?
What's in my bag - 10 day travel shoot
Believe it or not, I am packing light to rest my shoulder.
Creating a successful Photography Business
Purchase before December 31 to enter the prize draw!
Best Lens for Portraiture - 85 v 105 v 135mm
Distortion, compression, bokeh and working distance - which lens is best for portraiture? In studio and outdoor tests included.
How to make a triptych or photo collage
Step by step instruction, using photoshop and a free web based option.
10 iphone photography tips
10 tips tips to improve your mobile phone photographs
The best $10 accessory I ever bought
Cheap, useful,.... and a little bit left field.
Simple Tip for Perfect Exposure
Exposure is a personal choice - with this tip you can easily monitor your highlights and shadows at a glance.
Photographing a reluctant subject - Quick Tip.
Ever had to shoot someone who really didn't want to be shot? Or wasn't comfortable?
How to take Astro Selfies!
Step by step instructions!
London, Photokina, Amsterdam & Paris workshops & photowalks
EUROTRIP! All details at: http://www.mattgranger.com/workshops
How to take UFO & Bigfoot Paranormal Photos!
Step into the exciting world of Paranormal photograply!
How to find a model - and should you pay?
Some advice for getting started.
The Rules of Photography... and a bird attack
What are the common 'rules of photography'. Where did they come from? Are they meant to be followed precisely?
Create the business / life of your dreams
Time management for success. How to set goals, order your work and set up systems to get results in the areas that are most important to you - whatever they are.
What Aperture should you use?
It is not as simple as 'wide open for portraits' and closed down for landscapes' - give it some thought and make sure you get the best results.
Create pools of light with home made modifiers
Clean up your shot with beautiful pools of light using cheap & simple home made modifiers.
Find the Best Portrait Angle - Your Good Side
Faces are not symmetrical - angles matter - here I show you how to find the best angle for flattering portraits.
The Truth about HIGH ISO
So your camera can go up to ISO 100 million now - so what? Should you use it?
Zoom with your feet... NONSENSE!!
Ever been told 'zoom with your feet'?
5 Steps to Great Portraits
My 5 tips for dramatically improving your portrait photography.
Take Control of the Light with Matt & Tina
Now live! Over 6 hours of full HD content - Introductory price of $60 until end of May - save 20% (rrp$75)
When to turn Pro? Turn your hobby into your Career
Matt, Tina and Benjamin Von Wong talk about going PRO, and share their insights to inspire you on your path
#Challenge Jade - 5 single light portraits in 10 minutes!
#ChallengeJade yourself at: mattgranger.com/challengejade
Nude Portraiture v2.0 - updated & expanded!
Check it out at: http://mattgranger.com/intimate
Challenge Jade! New Photography series
This is your series - we want your direction to make it happen!
Single light street portrait tutorial
Zeiss Otus 55mm + D800e + Elinchrom Quadras + Graffiti alley & Jade = Single light street portrait.
Clean backgrounds for Portraits
How to find backgrounds and scenarios that make for nice portraits.
How much to charge for your photography?
What to charge per hour, how much for prints?
Set meaningful goals & achieve them in 2014
Here I share my 3 tips for goal setting, and time management.
Happy New Year - 2013 in Review
A year in Review. Check out the featured videos here:
London Photo Walk - Saturday 23 November
All welcome! Meet under the clock out front of Waterloo station at 2pm on Saturday 23 November.
How to take spooky halloween photos
Tina and I are back to show you some cool lighting & make up techniques to create spooky Halloween themed shots.
Understand your HISTOGRAM
The Histogram is an incredibly useful tool - you should learn it back to front to ensure you are getting the exposure and final image that you are seeking to create.
Natalie Tran portrait shoot - Orbis Ring flash
Today I shot with Nat for a beauty fashion look. We show a couple of techniques for using the orbis ring flash.
Separation light options
Hair light, rim light, rear lights... there are many options to create a distinct separation of your subject from the background in studio shooting.
How to direct your model
Here are some simple tips on how to guide your models for posing.
Portrait lighting ratios
Do you want contrasty shadows or flawless lighting? It is easy to control with just two lights.
Grunge fashion shoot
Part two of my shoot with Cass. Here we mess up the glamour and go grunge.
1 light studio portraits
You don't need lots of equipment for lots of options.
Is Natural Light BEST for photography?
Are you a natural or 'available' light shooter?
High Fashion Photoshoot TUTORIAL
Full set up, lighting diagrams, explanation and images.
Telephoto Lens Compression EXPLAINED
There are 3 'forms of lens compression.
LIVE Photoshoot - Hair Flicks
Catch dynamic hair flick portraits with these handy tips - filmed live - warts & all.
Setting up a Photo studio - size, cost & FAQs
How big does it need to be? What costs are involved? What colour should you paint? What else needs consideration?
Setting up a Photo studio - size, cost & FAQs
How big does it need to be? What costs are involved? What colour should you paint? What else needs consideration?
New HQ - Studio & Office set up
Setting up the new studio space - cleaning, painting, assembling, more cleaning and the Chinese good luck ceremony.
"Commercial use" - YOUR Public Photography rights
What are your rights and responsibilities? When do you need a waiver? When are you free to shoot? Can you sell the images?
Studio, strobist & reflector Portrait Challenge - Educating Tina #12
Welcome to the EPIC conclusion to Season 1.
Planning a fashion photoshoot - Educating Tina #11
How to plan and organise a complex shoot - including creating a complete call sheet (runsheet).
How to use a reflector with no assistant
Reflectors are great to balance light, especially outdoor. Here I show how to use them when you have no assistant to help you hold it.
Photography Inspiration - studying the work of masters - Educating Tina #10
In this weeks video we discuss images that Tina and I both love - why they work, how they were shot etc - with the view to inspiration and learning.
Lens Options - best buy, technology & terminology - Educating Tina #9
This is a big one - we run through lens technology - what lenses are best for what usage, and demystify the lens terminology jargon.
Rear Button Auto Focus - How and why
How does the rear AF button work - and why is it handy?
12 step guide to creating a photography book / album
A 12 step guide to pricing, designing, editing and printing your own photography book or album.
Exposure Compensation, Metering Modes & Bracketing - Educating Tina #8
This is a big one! Exposure Compensation, Metering Modes AND Bracketing!
12 step guide to creating a photography book
A 12 step guide to pricing, designing, editing and printing your own photography book or album.
White Balance - Educating Tina #7
What is White Balance? How to set it, use it creatively and how to take accurate custom readings to perfect it in camera.
Educating Tina #6 - Travel Photography CHALLENGE!
Half way through season 1 and time for a mini challenge -
Educating Tina #5 - ISO, Exposure and image quality
ISO rounds out our trio of Exposure videos. What are the trade offs? It goes WAY beyond noise/grain.
Educating Tina #4 - Shutter Speed & Long Exposure
Hong Kong long exposure bonanza! We name Tina's camera, she gets her strap and bag and we take long exposure shots in Mong Kok.
How to Calibrate your monitor
If you are a photographer or doing any editing involving colour - you really ought to properly calibrate your monitor.
Educating Tina #3 - Accessories - bags & straps
DARLINGS - it is important to accessorize - Tina has her D7100 and now needs a new strap and camera bag. Here we run through the options.
Educating Tina #2 - Aperture & DOF
Suggest an original name for Tina's camera - and click LIKE to vote on suggestions.
Lacie Bunny - Conceptual beauty photoshoot
We started todays shoot with a concept - lace + bunny + beauty. Tina worked out the make up and I sorted the lighting and posing to come up with a few final images.
Educating Tina #1 - Choosing a Camera
Welcome to Educating Tina - the series where I will teach Tina everything she needs/wants to know to get started as a photographer.
Prague workshops & photowalk May 2013
Meet up, 1 day nude portraiture workshop and weekend Take Control of the light workshop.
You can find out more information and register at either website.
On camera bounce flash - control the direction
** Please check out my Private Bodies nude photography book on Kickstarter: http://bit.ly/privatebodies - Featuring Tina!
TNGs 10 photography resources
Enjoy photography? Looking to learn and develop your skills?
Is Film Dead?
Are there reasons to shoot film in todays day and age?
Workflow: Culling your images
Got hundreds or thousands of images to cull?
How to focus for sharp group photos
Having trouble getting everyone sharp?
How to make a successful Photography Portfolio
Win clients and work - 5 tips to create a successful photography portfolio.
Bokeh on a budget - kit lens demo
Everyone loves BOKEH!
How to photograph the Apocalypse
The end is near - here are my top tips to survive and get great shots of this once in a lifetime occurrence.
Long exposure photography tutorial
Step by step guide to controlling the amount of blur and abstraction you can create in your shots.
Take control of the light!
Lighting is fundamental to photography - and with a little effort you can take control of it!
'Point and Shoot' photography - 5 tips
Improve your photos using a point and shoot camera with these 5 tips.
How to make circle photographs
Step by step tutorial on how to take the shots and edit in photoshop to make circle photographs. 360 Pano!
The real downsides to High ISO
Noise is one thing, but it is not the only downside to using high iso.
5 tips for successful wedding photography
After a long day of shooting, here in my hotel room I run through 5 tips that will help things go smoothly on the big day.
Balance indoor & window light
Create beautiful blue sky through the window by balancing indoor light with outdoor light.
Portrait editing - realise huge detail in Photoshop
crazy amount of detail in your portraits - most suitable for male subjects.
Story telling photography
Here Tina & I present a sexy little bed time story to demonstrate story telling in photography and video at the same time.
Strobist advice - controlling spill light
How to control spilled light when using an umbrella flash?
How to use a stofen indoors - fill the room with light
Used properly, a stofen can create beautiful soft light - that fills in shadows.
Advice for working with models (and photographers!)
Things you as a photographer should consider BEFORE, DURING & AFTER a shoot with a model, to make it a success.
How to take spooky halloween photos
Tina and I are back to show you some cool lighting & make up techniques to create spooky Halloween themed shots.
Reflector magic #2 - Soften midday sun
Turn harsh roasting summer sun into a soft and flattering 'studio quality' light source - with a simple diffuser.
Strobes vs the Sun! Low key portrait in midday sun
Master your flash & Turn day to night using extreme flash power. Strobists UNITE!
One Flash '3 light' portrait - with reflector and sun
Create a crafted 3 light portrait outdoors, using just 1 flash, a reflector and the sun.
F1.4 portrait in harsh midday sunlight
How to shoot wide open in bright daylight. There are many approaches, here I show one that gives you beautiful BOKEH,
Low key strobist portraiture - Master your Flash
You can create low key images anywhere - and strobist technique gives you full control over the light in your scene.
Reflector Magic #1 - soften shadows with reflector fill light
Use the sun as your key light and reflector to fill and soften shadows to create pleasing portraits, even in harsh daylight.
Insurance for photography equipment - everyday & travel
There are lots of insurance options out there - which is best for you?
Photography is a creative LIE
Documenting reality? Capturing a moment? Sharing natures untouched beauty. Photo 'realism'?
Aperture stops explained
Apologies - YouTube messed up the last file - was working then stopped! Sorry.
Wedding photography pricing
Why does it cost so much? Should I go for a cheap deal? How much time is really involved?
Bokeh, depth of field and sensor size
How does sensor size affect DOF? And what does that do to the Bokeh?
Manila photography event - Sunday 5 August
EVERYONE is welcome - camera brand not important.
Wedding photography - Shot List
What shots do you need to get and how to make sure you get them all?
Pro photography - become a specialist or generalist?
Should you become a specialist / niche photographer, or a generalist?
Introduction to Strobist Photography: Part 1
Learn it all at a workshop: www.mattgranger.com/workshops
How to add EXIF shooting data watermarks to your images
Here I show adding EXIF data as a watermark - shutter speed, aperture, metering, camera model etc.
Opening the portrait archives #3 Composites
In this series I am opening up my portraiture archives from a few years back, to revisit, discuss and deconstruct them. I hope you enjoy it!
Opening the portrait archives #2 'The Granger Men'
In this series I am opening up my portraiture archives from a few years back, to revisit, discuss and deconstruct them. I hope you enjoy it!
Opening the portrait archives #1 Superman
In this series I am opening up my portraiture archives from a few years back, to revisit, discuss and deconstruct them. I hope you enjoy it!
In my Grand Fathers study - Zeiss IKON
My Grand Father D'Arcy was the head of our extended family, with a personality that could unite any motley crew.
Thailand Photographic Tour - 1 to 11 July
See full details here: http://shashin.com.au/index.php/sangkhlaburi
Get sharp images at slow shutter speeds
Hands on demo to improve your hand holding technique.
DOF & aperture made simple
Demystifying DOF and it's relationship with aperture.
In my Grand Fathers study
My Grand Father D'Arcy was the head of our extended family.
Announcing 2 photowalks & Lensbaby ambassador
Today I announce my new role as Lensbaby Ambassador, and 2 photowalks.
Joe McNally 'Through the Lens Tour'
Exclusive discount for subscribers to the GET YOUR GEAR OUT Newsletter.
FX & DX lenses & sensors - field of view explained
What happens to field of view? When is a 50mm a true 50mm?
Pentax 645 sunrise seascape (+whale watching!)
Includes packing, setup, behind the scenes and 100% crop images.
Resolution and print sizes explained
How big can you print? What DPI do you need? Interpolation?
Get out of Auto Mode - Exposure explained
Lets run through all of the essentials to wrap your head around exposure.
Macro lens PLUS extension tubes - how close can we get?
A true Macro lens will reproduce your subject at 1 to 1 size on the sensor.
Extension tubes vs Macro lens
What will get you closer? A standard lens with extension tubes, or a true macro lens?