The Underrated Umbrella: Studio Lighting Made SIMPLE

3/18/2021 ISO 1200 Magazine 1 Comments

While an umbrella is likely one of the first lighting modifiers a portrait photographer owns, it is often the most underutilized item as you grow. In this video, we're going to show you the power of an easy one-light setup using a large flash and umbrella to go from boring to beautiful in just a few minutes.

Video Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00 - 0:25

Before Shot: 0:26 - 1:59

1. Composition: 2:00 - 2:06

2. Ambient Light Exposure: 2:07 - 3:04

3. Modify/Add Flash: 3:05 - 8:55

4. Photograph: 8:56 - 10:29

Outro: 10:30 - 10:57

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