Digital Photographer

Shoot easy one-light portriats

BEFORE

Main Soft and even Even with a single light source, it is possible to achieve a balanced studio style, flattering skin tones and with exquisite sharpness

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Time taken: 1 hour

There are many reasons why you might not yet have the perfect lighting setup in your studio – not having the money to invest in expensive kit nor the space to store it are common ones. In these circumstances, a one-light set is probably one of the easiest and cheapest ways of getting into flash photography.

When I first moved into my studio, I struggled with

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