One of the most essential and useful artificial light techniques a photographer can know is how to create a pure white background. There are several ways to deal with this, each with pros and cons. This great video tutorial will show you some of the reasons why photographers often have a hard time with this and some techniques that are sure to help you find success.
Coming to you from Ed Verosky, this great video tutorial will show you a bunch of techniques for creating white backgrounds in photos as well as some of the reasons why photographers often have trouble with this. It’s certainly a bit more complicated than you think, but it’s well worth mastering the technique, as it will give you a lot of studio flexibility. The clean look of pure white is a classic choice for things like head shots, and it can also make compositing easier. In addition, there are many variations to be found in such platforms; for example, depending on how you position the lights, you can create a simple white backdrop, or you can create a beautiful glow that surrounds the subject, enveloping them in a warm glow. Check out the video above for a full rundown from Verosky.
