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Lizzie in black lace dress beside glowing bare bulb portrait photography

A Single Bulb and a Seventeenth Century Mood

Pattern: Short-lit loop that tips towards Rembrandt, from a high, close, bare point source (an everyday LED light bulb!), with ...
High key portrait of woman in white outfit against white studio background

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 ...
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 ...
Moody & Minimal – A Backlit Portrait of Abi

Moody & Minimal – A Backlit Portrait of Abi

Discover how a simple backlit setup can create moody, minimal portraits that feel both intimate and striking – without overthinking ...
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 ...
Katie | Advanced Lighting Isn't Always Complicated!

Katie | Advanced Lighting Isn’t Always Complicated!

Explore how advanced studio lighting doesn't have to be complicated, as we break down a simple yet effective lighting setup ...
Themyo | Creating Studio-Style Light With Two Windows

Themyo | Creating Studio-Style Light With Two Windows

Discover how to transform two ordinary windows into a dynamic natural light studio setup. This article breaks down the technique ...

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