When you are new to working with artificial light, it is important to start out with a single source at first to build your confidence and knowledge. And just because you are only shooting with one light, it does not mean you can't produce professional-level images. This fantastic video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get started with one-light portraits.
Coming to you from Ed Verosky, this great video tutorial will show you everything you need to know to get started with one-light portraiture. It is important to start out with a single light because there are certain properties of light that are crucial to learn — things like softness versus hardness, source distance, and the use of modifiers. Using a single light will allow you to more easily see how changing things affects these properties, which will make it far easier to put more complex setups together later on down the road and take even greater control of your images. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Verosky.
If you would like to continue learning about how to light a portrait, be sure to check out "Illuminating The Face: Lighting for Headshots and Portraits With Peter Hurley!"
