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As photographers, we all reach a point where it’s not just about mastering the techniques but understanding when to apply them. One question I recently received is about when to use the different traditional portrait lighting setups. You’ve probably practiced broad lighting, short lighting, Rembrandt, butterfly, and split lighting—so when exactly should you use each…

Think you need a strobe to shoot professional portraits? Think again. In this video, I’m breaking down some common misconceptions about strobes vs speedlights — and why sometimes, using a simple speedlight is actually the better option. Whether you’re upgrading your flash setup or just starting with off-camera lighting, this will help you make smarter…

Flash photography can seem a little overwhelming with all the concepts and techniques there are to learn. But, if you want to become a good portrait photographer, understanding these elements is necessary. Here’s a quick overview of five key aspects of flash photography that I cover in the video below. TTL: What Is It? TTL,…

One of the most important decisions you’ll make when lighting a portrait is where you place your key light. Even if you’re only using one light, that key light is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. It’s shaping your subject’s features, setting the mood of the image, and even affecting how the background looks….

In this video, you’ll get an overview of the basics of flash photography portraiture using two lights. Two-light flash photography is commonly used in portraiture, where the key light is the main light and the second serves as fill flash. We’ll cover several different roles your second light can play, including fill light, hair light,…