Friday, March 18, 2016

Photo Studio Lighting Tutorial

Photo Studio Lighting Tutorial

Studio lighting is perceived as one of the most complex and technical aspects of photography. In truth, it is actually one of the easiest. This is because there is not a right or wrong way to set up studio lights. While there are various styles of lighting, the only thing that matters in studio lighting is that the end result image is that of what the photographer desired. Once the principle methods of studio lighting are understood, it is a process of trial and error to find the perfect lighting.

Instructions

    1

    Set an inanimate object in the center of the photographic background. Putting the object on a table and laying the background over the table (under the object) is the best method.

    2

    Place the flash light with the translucent umbrella, with the umbrella facing the object, at a 45-degree angle to the object. While the umbrella diffuses some of the light, this will still be harsher light, making it the main light.

    3

    Center the camera in front of the object. Set up the camera to take a picture once the flash lights go off. This is usually done by connecting the camera to the lights via a network of cables. How the camera connects to the lights varies slightly, so follow the manufacturer's instructions to connect the camera.

    4

    Place the second flash light with the opaque umbrella, with the umbrella facing away from the object, near the camera on the opposite side as the first light. This will bounce the light onto the object, becoming the fill light.

    5

    Take a picture. Observe the picture on the back of the camera to see how the lights affected the object. The main light should cast shadows on the opposite side of the object, and the fill light should have only added a general lighting to the object.

    6

    Reposition the lights in various ways to achieve different lighting effects. Observe each photo once taken to see how the light affected the object and its shadows.


Photo Studio Lighting Tutorial

Studio lighting is perceived as one of the most complex and technical aspects of photography. In truth, it is actually one of the easiest. This is because there is not a right or wrong way to set up studio lights. While there are various styles of lighting, the only thing that matters in studio lighting is that the end result image is that of what the photographer desired. Once the principle methods of studio lighting are understood, it is a process of trial and error to find the perfect lighting.

Instructions

    1

    Set an inanimate object in the center of the photographic background. Putting the object on a table and laying the background over the table (under the object) is the best method.

    2

    Place the flash light with the translucent umbrella, with the umbrella facing the object, at a 45-degree angle to the object. While the umbrella diffuses some of the light, this will still be harsher light, making it the main light.

    3

    Center the camera in front of the object. Set up the camera to take a picture once the flash lights go off. This is usually done by connecting the camera to the lights via a network of cables. How the camera connects to the lights varies slightly, so follow the manufacturer's instructions to connect the camera.

    4

    Place the second flash light with the opaque umbrella, with the umbrella facing away from the object, near the camera on the opposite side as the first light. This will bounce the light onto the object, becoming the fill light.

    5

    Take a picture. Observe the picture on the back of the camera to see how the lights affected the object. The main light should cast shadows on the opposite side of the object, and the fill light should have only added a general lighting to the object.

    6

    Reposition the lights in various ways to achieve different lighting effects. Observe each photo once taken to see how the light affected the object and its shadows.



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