Softlight V. Hard light, breaking down 5 lighting setups in the photo studio
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.
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.
Am I a good photographer or am I just projecting?
Projecting patterns on your subjects and backgrounds with an optical snoot can be a fun way to boost your creativity and freshen your feed!