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Create beautiful black and white portraits using one light

One light studio setups are popular for portrait photography, not only for their convenience but also because they produce gorgeous results. They’re especially great for black and white portraits because they bring an elegant simplicity to the shots. If this is something you want to practice, we have just the

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Portrait Tips: Be ready to be nimble

The last time Randy had a headshot done was about 11 years ago, and he’s been using the same picture ever since. Well, now he’s up for an award recognizing his contributions over a more-than-40-year career and he figures he needs an updated picture — if nothing else, he no

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Portrait Tips: Shuffle the subject

Yesterday I made 2665 portraits. I didn’t have that many subjects, but that’s how many pictures I took of several people, which is a ton. I’m not bragging about how many I made — I’m just trying to wrap my mind around it. Of those, I like at least two

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Portrait Tips: One light on black

I answered the phone, and it was my buddy, Gary. He said, “Hey, Levi. I’ve got a great idea.” Now, you should know that I’m always up for an adventure, and Gary and I have had a lot of them. This time, he wanted to take over the world of

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Making soft light

In this ThinkTAPLearn video, instructor Levi Sim talks about how to create soft light for your portrait photographs. He discusses multiple ways to diffuse and reflect light, as well as modifier options like umbrellas and softboxes. Want to learn more tips about creating portraits? Check out Levi’s class, “Ten Portraits

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Learn the secrets of using one light in this masterclass

Lighting can be tricky. If you’re new to lighting, or seeking for creative ways to use one light, you might want to check out Joel Grimes’ latest masterclass! Usually $197, you can save $140 and get the masterclass for just $57. The masterclass features 26 courses, equaling nearly 5-1/2 hours

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Learn to use one light in this Joel Grimes masterclass

Want to get started with lighting, and learn how to use one light effectively? Now’s the perfect times, with the Joel Grimes new masterclass, all about using one light. Usually $197, you can save $140 and get the masterclass for just $57. This 26-course class features nearly 5-1/2 hours of

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