Photography lighting techniques

Four simple lighting patterns that would make your portraits look beautiful.

I've been reading photographers' discussions on various external strobe accessories. I had these tests done some years back for my textbook, "Photojournalism: The Professionals' Approach." From top to bottom, the Indoor/Outdoor comparisons are for: Direct Flash Bouncing the strobe off a ceiling Lumiquest Omnidome Through an umbrella Off an umbrella Through a softbox Outdoors or in a large ballroom or gymnasium, all the accessories work less well at softening shadows. The scattered light rays…

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Jeffery Luhn demonstrates how to get a fresh look at the world's favorite lighting accessory, the softbox.

Portrait Lighting Patterns: Split, Loop, Rembrandt, Butterfly - Classic - Basic - How to photograph - Caryn Esplin

If you’re looking for some creative three light portrait ideas, I’ve put together three different setups you can add to your arsenal. These setups use only basic modifiers and show effective techniques that can help add three-dimensionality to an image. Get a little help with our two light portraiture classes and useful lighting setups and diagrams for two light portraits.

Become a master of professional portrait lighting with these 24 essential studio lighting set-ups. Our free portrait lighting guide offers everything you need to know to get set up, plus illustrati…

All you need is one light! In this video, Ian Hippolyte shows you 4 different super simple lighting setups that will change your life! Great...