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Portrait Lighting Terms Beginners Need to Know in the Studio!

Each light on set plays a specific role and each of those roles has a name. Today’s video covers portrait lighting for beginners/ I’m going to break down common vocabulary that I'm sure you've heard like main light, kicker, fill, rim, hair light, background light and edge lights. Plus I am going to give an overview of grip gear including flags, C-stands, booms, grip heads and grip arms.That way when you hear people use these terms you wont be in the dark and you can also get an idea how you might use lighting during your next studio photography session. And even if you feel like you have got this stuff down, I’m sure you'll find several really good portrait photography tips in this video!

; Each light on set plays a specific role and each of those roles has a name. Today’s video covers portrait lighting for beginners/ I’m going to break down common vocabulary that I’m sure you’ve heard like main light, kicker, fill, rim, hair light, background light and edge lights. Plus I am going to give […]

Member Exclusive: Xander Look 1

In this months first member exclusive video I work through a two light set-up with Xander. In case you're wondering, I used generative fill to replace the apple box with a suit case.

In this months first member exclusive video I work through a two light set-up with Xander. In case you’re wondering, I used generative fill to replace the apple box with a suit case. Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa Softbox (75″) Adorama  https://howl.me/cjCnmmmWLgl Amazon https://amzn.to/3GZa45L B&H https://bhpho.to/3oOM4Oq Elinchrom Rotalux Stripbox 35x90cm Adorana https://howl.me/cjCnv9oDSZ6 Amazon https://amzn.to/3nUwD3M B&H https://bhpho.to/40PXZbZ […]

Member Exclusive: Zach & Mya

Stopping movement while photographing dancers Zach & Mya

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