Struggling to get professional-looking photos? These 5 common lighting mistakes might be ruining your work—and you might not even realize it!
Whether you’re just learning studio lighting or experimenting with portrait photography techniques, this guide is packed with practical tips
to instantly improve your results.
In this video, I’ll break down:
- The importance of catch lights and how to create them
- Fixing unflattering light placement and shadows
- How to separate your subject from the background for a 3D look
I’ll also share my favorite tools and modifiers to take your lighting game to the next level. Whether you’re exploring different lighting
techniques for photography or refining your studio lighting setup, this video will set you on the right path. Watch now and avoid these mistakes today!
Don’t let these mistakes ruin your photos—watch now to level up your lighting skills!
Gear Mentioned in This Video
- Elinchrom FIVE Flash – Timestamp: 00:01:57
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Chapters
- 00:00 – Introduction
- 01:00 – No Catch Lights
- 02:23 – Unflattering Light Placement
- 04:10 – Details in the Shadows
- 06:27 – Separating Your Subject from the Background
- 07:38 – Shadows on the Background
- 09:09 – Recap
- 10:20 – Conclusion
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