Category Archives: Acute2

Light Shaping Tool of the Month: Hardbox

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Fredrik Franzen for Profoto Blog

©Jean Gonzales Each month we highlight a certain item in Profoto’s rich assortment of Light Shaping Tools. (Previous articles can be found here.) This month we talk to Belgian photographer Jean Gonzales about an often-overlooked tool: the Hardbox. As the name suggests, the Hardbox is the opposite of a softbox. In other words, the Hardbox [...]

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Brad Trent: Your Own Portable Sun

Posted on March 20, 2013 by M. Gertz for Profoto Blog

Connie Brown | © Brad Trent It’s been a while, but we’ve featured Brad Trent’s excellent blog, Damn Ugly Photography, before. If you’re curious, Brad came up with the name for his blog when asked to fill out the name of his business at the New York Photo Expo. He posts a ton of behind-the-scenes [...]

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Using a Ring Flash with Mark Wallace

Posted on March 5, 2013 by M. Gertz for Profoto Blog

This video from Mark Wallace is all about ringflashes, what they are, and how to use them. Using a Acute2/D4 Ring flash and Softlight Reflector, he demonstrates the differences between using a ring flash on camera and off, as a key light and fill light, and between it and a traditional softbox. He says, “it’s hard to Continue reading

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Scott Areman: Straight Off The Track

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Fredrik Franzen for Profoto Blog

©Scott Areman Portrait photographer Scott Areman wanted to capture the grit and raw power of amateur motocross racing. His solution was as simple as it was efficient: create contrast by shooting the riders out of context and use lighting to the best of your knowledge. “This shoot was a collaboration with an Art Director friend, Continue reading

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George Ferris’ Urban Desert

Posted on February 25, 2013 by M. Gertz for Profoto Blog

© 2012 George Ferris George Ferris grew up with a love for beautiful imagery which eventually drove him to start creating his own. He says his composite workflow allows him to create “almost anything” and he’s always up for a challenge. Below, the process behind his series Urban Desert, in his own words. This series Continue reading

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Katie Thompson’s Shattered Mirror Portraits

Posted on January 30, 2013 by M. Gertz for Profoto Blog

Mirrors | © 2012 Katie Thompson Katie Thompson is a fashion and portrait photographer working between Chicago, Illinois and Rochester, New York. Her photography is whimsical, imaginative, sometimes darkly humorous, and always beautifully lit. Here, she shares some beauty shots, with a reflective twist. This shot was done as part of a series of images [...]

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Webinar: Mark Wallace’s Favorite Lighting Setups

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ron Egatz for Profoto Blog

This Wednesday, November 7, 2012, Mark Wallace will demonstrate some of his favorite lighting setups. Featured gear will include Profoto D1 and Acute2 units, Sekonic meters (including the new L-478DR) and a mix of PocketWizard radio triggers such as th… Continue reading →

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David Hobby Freezes the Motion of Antonio Beverly

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Ron Egatz for Profoto Blog

Earlier this month, Strobist featured a shoot with dancer Antonio Beverly. Although the shot features dramatic motion, the lighting style was drawn from portrait lighting conventions, giving it a unique look and feel. The Strobist community had so man… Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Eva Casado’s Delicious Dishes

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Fredrik Franzen for Profoto Blog

Every single post on our blog can be sorted into one of two categories: stuff that we found ourselves and stuff that you shared with us. To be perfectly honest, we prefer the latter category. A little less work and a lot more fun… That is how we … Continue reading →

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The Strobist Goes Soprano

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Ron Egatz for Profoto Blog

Flashmaster David Hobby over at Strobist has published Part 1 and Part 2 on his wildly-popular blog detailing a portrait session he did for mezzo soprano Alexandra Rodrick. The shot was lit with Profoto. Hobby used an Acute2 1200 60 feet away as a f… Continue reading →

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