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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 ...
Sculpted In Shadow – One Light Intimate Profile
One light, a black background, and a subject turned into a full profile - it sounds simple, and in some ...
One Light Profile – The Dreamy Over-The-Shoulder Look
One light, one softbox, and the subject turned away from the camera - and the results are genuinely stunning. This ...
Inky Shine – Fast Black-On-Black Dog Portrait
Photographing black dogs well is one of those things that looks simple until you try it and end up with ...
Two-Light Chair Portrait With A High Square Softbox And A Gridded Strip
A two-light chair portrait sounds straightforward, and in some ways it is - but this particular setup, a high 1m ...
Katherine: Curls, Coat & Catchlights
This was part of a commission for the Sassy hair styling team. The brief was to create images for PR, ...
White On White With Vicki
This was a simple studio test. I was exploring a high-key look for future client work, much like a chef ...
Ellis | Views of the Vale
Exploring natural available light in a stunning Devon valley, Ellis shares his thoughtful reflections and practical insights on making the ...
Noah & Bailey | Telling A Story Using Viewpoint
Discover how Noah Bailey masterfully uses viewpoint and available light to tell compelling portrait stories that truly resonate ...
Four Portrait Cropping Ideas
Discover four creative ways to crop your portraits that elevate your composition and storytelling. From tight headshots to environmental crops, ...

