Every photographer starting with artificial light should work with a single flicker until they are comfortable with the lighting basics, but once you feel like you’re ready to move on. Moving on to more advanced settings, of course, the first step is to add a second light, which opens up many creative possibilities. This great video tutorial will show you three different ways to use that second light for portrait work to expand your creative palette.
Coming to you from Gavin Hoey with Adorama TV, this great video tutorial will show you three different ways to use a second light for portrait work. The important thing to remember if you’re new to working with artificial light is that there’s no rush to set up multiple lights. You can create professional-grade images with just one light, and doing so will give you a better foundation and understanding of the characteristics of light, giving you improved technical control and Get creative as you move on to more complex settings. Check out the video above for a full rundown from Hoey.
And if you want to continue mastering the art and science of light, be sure to check out the many tutorials in Store Fstoppers.
