Intro To Studio Portrait Photography

Pt. 1: Constant Lights
(15:44)

Tungsten, Fluorescent, and LED.: Follow along as Cam describes the different applications, features, advantages, and disadvantages of each type. of lighting.

Pt. 2: Flash: Strobes & Speedlights
(15:37)

Professional studio portrait photography with flashes: Cam shares the pros and cons of flash lighting as well as special features.

Pt. 3: Common Light Modifiers
(9:39)

Light Modifiers are an extremely important ingredient in successful studio portrait photography. Cam compares and explains the pros and cons of the most common modifiers used in the studio.

Pt. 4: Camera Control
(11:56)

Camera settings: Cam explains the basics of how flash exposure works and which effects you can expect to achieve with various settings.

Pt. 5: Properties of Light
(10:23)

Properties of Light: earn how the main properties of light will influence the story and mood of your image.

Pt. 6: Common Lighting Setups
(9:50)

Explore the most common studio portrait lighting setup. Cam dives into each one of them and explains the various styles in detail.

Pt. 7: Working with a One-Light Setup
(16:40)

One-light setups are way more versatile for portrait photography than one might think! Simple tricks provide you with a myriad of options for optimal results.

Pt. 8: Two-Light Portrait Setup
(8:54)

2-light portrait photography in practice: Using a main light plus a hair light or separation light from the background. Sweet.

Pt. 9: Three-Light Portrait Setup
(8:49)

Dive into the more sophisticated 3-light setup: Main light, fill-in. and the third light to either illuminate the background or function as hair/separation light.

Pt. 10: High Key Portraits Intro
(2:02)

A quick and easy intro to a high-key lighting setup with a special touch. As an extra bonus, Cam will share a trick with you that leads to even softer light.

Pt. 11: One-Light High Key Portraits
(9:10)

High-key lighting in combination with a white background: Discover Cam’s best practice tips and lose your fear of blown-out highlights once and for all.

Pt. 12: Two-Light High Key Portraits
(9:43)

High-Key portrait look setup with two lights and a reflector panel to enhance the outcome even more.