Studio Photography Basics
Light in a Studio Setting
The word photography means to “paint with light,” and this definition is especially true in studio situations. When you are shooting outdoors, you are largely dependent on the available ambient light, but in a studio, you can control the light you use precisely according to your needs. You can use one or more light sources, you can decide how bright you want them to be, and you can influence your results by altering and refining the position of your lights. Shadows play a significant role too, as they are what gives the two-dimensional image on your camera’s sensor a three-dimensional feel. A perfectly lit portrait depends on the right combination of light and shade.
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