Picking up artificial lighting can be a bit daunting for a lot of photographers, but if you want to take complete technical control of your portraits and expand your creativity, it is something you have to master at one time or another. If you are new to artificial lighting and unsure of how to get started, check out this helpful video tutorial that will show you three steps sure to get you on your way to using flash comfortably.
Coming to you from JC Carey with B&H Photo and Video, this great video tutorial will show you three steps to working with artificial lighting. One particularly important tip that I think is well worth heeding is keeping things simple. A lot of photographers who are new to artificial light try to jump immediately to complex multi-light setups, but that does not help you learn the basic properties of light in a manageable way that you can then build on. And don't be discouraged, because you can absolutely create compelling, professional-level images with just a single light; top photographers do so all the time. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Carey.
If you would like to really master lighting for portraits, be sure to check out "Illuminating The Face: Lighting for Headshots and Portraits With Peter Hurley!"
