Fill light is one of the unsung heroes in the photographic industry, yet the fill light in basic three-point lighting can be just as important as the key. Getting it right can make your images look much better. [Read More]
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Rembrandt lighting refers to a very specific lighting style. More or less, if you think of a little triangle of light, think of Rembrandt. It comes from a very painterly look. And in photography, it can give your subject a really flattering look.
The nose is something that loads of people are self-conscious about. It's easy to look around and look for the best lenses for flattening the nose. There's a lot of those online. There are also lots of methods on how to do it.
There used to be a time that I used a ring flash like crazy. I loved it, and to be honest, I still do. It gives you the look and feel of the direct flash that so many photographers love while adding more pop to the image.
When you're first starting out, lighting can be really difficult. We're just naturally trained to not pay much attention to it. But the skill in photography comes with understanding lights. Best of all, you don't need the most expensive or highest end lights to get the job done.
Today we're giving you a post with less text. The reason for this is simply to just demonstrate how a light modifier can affect a scene. Plus we're talking about what they can do. So let's get right into it.
If you’re looking to expand your skill set in shooting portraits with umbrellas, check out this 8-minute video by photographer Miguel Quiles. In it, he introduces different types of umbrellas and then shares 5 different ways he uses them to create stunning portraits.