They have been lying to you about negative fill!
In countless videos and classes I have seen people misrepresent this key lighting concept. Negative fill doesn’t suck light out of the shadows, it blocks light from entering. Watch as I prove it to you in three demonstrations.
Have you been using the wrong fill?
In today’s video I am going to share the results of 4 different fill sources so you can decide which one is best for your style and your next photoshoot.
Member Exclusive Lighting Tutorial: Setting the mood with blue gels
In this week’s video I breakdown how I created this moody image using blue gels and two soft boxes. Adding color to your images can change the way viewers experience your work.
Clamshell Lighting Tutorial
In this week’s video I am going to breakdown how I lit this cinematic portrait using a softbox which I controlled (flagged) with a V-Flat and a cucoloris. To complete the image, I used a Mole Richardson 407 movie light and a strip soft box.
Why you need a Fresnel for Portrait Photography
In today’s video I am going to discuss what a Fresnel is, and how it shapes light. Long a staple of the film industry, a Fresnel a great choice the next time you want to create hard light that resembles sunlight, yet is more forgiving – making it the perfect choice for a beauty photoshoot.