Softlight V. Hard light, breaking down 5 lighting setups in the photo studio
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There are two main approaches you can take in the studio, or on location. And which lane you choose will have a huge impact on the outcome of your images. You could choose to emulate window light, or you could choose to simulate sunlight.
What the hell is a kicker? What’s a key light? The names photographers use for studio lights.
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Everyone has a name for every position where they place a flash on location and in the studio. But not everyone agrees on every name and this jargon can be sort of confusing.