Strobist Photo Trade Secrets, Volume 2: Portrait Lighting Techniques

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STEVE KORN

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ONE STROBE SHOT through a four-foot octabox turns what could have been a flat, lifeless family photo into a three-dimensional, emotionally deep work of art. Steve Korn took his kids out to an open field, set up the light, and started shooting, but something wasn’t quite right. He removed the outer diffusion on the octabox to eke out a bit more contrast and power. Bam! Perfect. Even when your shot is coming out well, don’t be afraid to fiddle with it. A small ...

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