Flash can sometimes be used to create dramatic, otherworldly portraits whose lighting jumps off the screen, but other times, you want to use flash to mimic the look of natural light. This fantastic video tutorial will show you how to use flash for a subtle effect that looks like it was natural light the whole time.
Coming to you from Pye Jirsa with MagMod, this awesome video tutorial will show you how to use flash to mimic the look of natural light. As you will see, one of the best uses of this technique is for balancing the exposure of a portrait with the sun behind your subject. This sort of composition can make for a compelling portrait, but the problem is that in order to avoid blowing highlights, you need to expose for the sky, which will often underexpose your subject. Adding a bit of subtle flash can balance the overall exposure and help keep you from having to perform extreme adjustments in post that can negatively affect image quality. Check out the video above for the full rundown.
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!"
