One of the most essential and useful artificial lighting techniques a photographer can know is how to create a pure white background. There are several ways to go about this, each with advantages and disadvantages. This fantastic video tutorial will show you a few reasons why photographers often have trouble with this and some techniques that are sure to help you find success.
Coming to you from Ed Verosky, this great video tutorial will show you a range of techniques for creating a white background in an image as well as some reasons why photographers often have trouble with this. It is definitely a bit trickier than you might think, but it is well worth mastering this technique, as it will give you a lot of versatility in studio. The clean look of a pure white background is a classic choice for things like headshots, and it can make it easy for compositing work as well. Beyond that, there is a lot of variation to be found in such backgrounds; for example, depending on how you set up your lights, you can either create a simple white backdrop, or you can create a beautiful light that wraps around the subject, enveloping them in a warm glow. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Verosky.
