Miguel Quiles is one of my favorite studio portrait photographers because of his control of the light and the way he interacts with models with ease to get powerful and beautiful portraits. In this video, he shows you some simple and inexpensive tips for creating great portraits with off-camera flash.
One of the most common questions people have when starting out with off-camera flash is which device to buy. Here, Miguel gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the equipment and settings to take a great portrait. Not only does he go over the flash that he recommends for beginners and why, but he also describes in this video the other equipment he uses in the studio and why he chose it. those items, including backdrops, modifiers, light stands, fans, lenses, and cameras. In addition to explaining how and why he sets up his shots, he includes pop-up text throughout the video with helpful tips on lighting and other information needed to create a scene. great spin. He also includes sample images with the camera settings overlaid so you can see exactly how things are and recreate his look.
This quick video is a must-see if you’re just starting out in the studio and wondering what equipment to buy and how to set it up for studio portrait photography.
