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Black and white two light portrait setup featuring model Lizzie on dark background

Two Lights And A Kiss – A Moody Portrait On Black Paper

Pattern: Short side lighting from a big soft source, with a gridded kiss light coming back from behind. Mood: Dark ...
Teenage boy seated on wooden stool, dramatic studio portrait with dark background

The Softbox Is Just A Window (How to make lighting easy!)

When I first started learning photography, particularly studio photography, I found the way people taught it really tricky. It was ...
Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights

This was part of a commission for the Sassy hair styling team. The brief was to create images for PR, ...
Less Is More: Using the Absence of Colour

Less Is More: Using the Absence of Colour

Discover the subtle power of monochrome and minimalist lighting in studio portraits, exploring how absence of colour can amplify mood ...
Low camera angle portrait of woman in black quilted jacket and mirrored sunglasses

Katalyn, Sunglasses, and the Power of a Low Camera Angle

Discover how a low camera angle and carefully crafted studio lighting can transform a portrait. Using Katalyn's sunglasses as a ...
Roberto, Texture, and the Art of Quiet Light

Roberto, Texture, and the Art of Quiet Light

Explore how subtle, quiet light sculpts skin texture and mood in studio portraits with Roberto, demonstrating how less really is ...
A portrait of a 16-year-old boy standing in profile, facing left. He has curly hair and is wearing a dark school suit. Soft light from the right side highlights his face and hair, while the rest of the image fades into a dark, textured background. His pose is calm and introspective.

Feathered Light, Texture and Quiet Confidence – A Portrait of Kai

Discover how feathered light can bring beautiful texture and quiet confidence to your portraits, with a detailed look at studio ...
Abi And A Faux-Fur Coat | Shaping Light for Texture

Abi And A Faux-Fur Coat | Shaping Light for Texture

Discover how subtle shaping of artificial light brings out beautiful texture in a faux fur coat, revealing depth and detail ...
Elegant high-key lighting portrait of Abi in white off-shoulder dress

Abi | Elegance And Simple High-Key Lighting

Discover how to create elegant, simple high-key portraits with just a few lights and thoughtful positioning in this detailed breakdown ...
Millie | Feathering Light For A Soft-Low Key Image

Millie | Feathering Light For A Soft-Low Key Image

Discover how using feathered light in the studio can help you craft soft, low-key portraits that retain texture and mood ...

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