Studio Lighting Photography Tutorial (Lesson 1)

This is the first in a new line of photography tutorials. Learn how to meter light, Some posing tips, and a solid one light set up. This video will help get you started in creating beautiful studio lit portraits.

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• Printable Diagrams of all the lighting set ups used in the series
• Sample Model release
• Sample Copyright release
• Sample Contracts

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• strobes
• portrait.
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[tameme8179]

Stupid question... But what am I going to do, if I don't have a light meter? Is there another way to measure it? Or do I just have to do some experimentation? Thanks

[FontanaKnowledge]

@tameme8179 Check out my Intermediate lighting 1 video. It is the only video in the series I could put on youtube as it the series is a nude session. Of course there is no nudity on the one I put on the youtube =o). Anyhow I explain metering without a meter in this video. Peace

[njkita11]

Is there a way to properly meter your background? What would you meter it at compared to your flash?

[FontanaKnowledge]

@njkita11 I believe 2 stops brighter is all it needs to be. No more than 4 or five stops or it becomes too bright and creates flare, but if thats the sort of look you want go for it =o)

[obease1991]

hey, this may be a silly question but i'm new to the studio photography scene. what lense are you using in this video and also what lenses would you recomend? On a diffferent note i'd like to thank you for all your tutorials. Your a supurb teacher really appreciate your efforts.

cheers, Bob

[FontanaKnowledge]

@obease1991 I am using a 70-200 f/2.8 non image stabilizer (Its less expensive that way) and I would recommend it that for portraits any time. It is not the "only" lens you should use by any means. You can get some great stuff with wider lenses if you know what you want and what you are doing. =o)

[freezingheat27]

You're a f#$@ing legend!

[tgarry]

Amazing Video. I'm doing my first studio shoot tomorrow and this has given me so much more confidence! Thank you.

[Musingsatcoco]

I like his humility in that he does not think his way is the only way. It what sets him up a notch in my eyes.

[loisycohen]

haha you are a cool dude

[TheArzta]

Thanks for taking the time and effort of doing this!

[gomcse]

Informative and entertaining. Well done.

[LightingShowroom]

Hope to see more

[ashkibala1]

Respond to this video...  not sure about him but usually AUTO should be used and later on, fix them on your computer.