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ILLUMINATION NATION

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Ah, lighting. Nothing simultaneously inspires you and makes you want to put your camera away forever quite like off-camera lighting. The potential that using additional lighting unlocks in creating unforgettable imagery is infinite, but along with that potential comes an additional layer of complication that is quick to overwhelm and discourage beginners. Therefore, while I think this topic is important to have an understanding of, I will also preface this chapter with a few words of wisdom: Don’t worry! You don’t have to add additional lighting to your imagery just for ...

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