SCENARIO 1

Creating Gold Haze

For that warm glow whenever you want it.

GEAR NEEDED:

  • Camera + Trigger
  • Long focal length lens (100mm or higher recommended)
  • Off-camera flash
  • 2 Full CTO (color temperature orange) gels
  • Light stand

GOAL IMAGE

With this trick you’re looking to create that gorgeous just-before-sunset light. Think about using your off-camera flash to mimic the sun low in the sky. Shoot toward it to let the light directly hit your camera. All of the warmth of the “sun” beautifully spills over into your subject and you’re left with an image that’s soft and glowing. All images in this chapter are almost straight out of the camera, with only the areas of highlight (the white dress and shiny skin) taken down in Adobe Lightroom.

In my experience, ...

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