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Tutorial: Hard Light Vs Soft Light, Learn When To Use Which.

Tutorial: Hard Light Vs Soft Light, Learn When To Use Which.

Ufana Ishoyor by Ufana Ishoyor
October 7, 2020
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Lighting to photography is as seasoning is to sauce, there’s not a clear definite amount but too much is always bad. There are so many lighting methods and knowing when to apply which is essential to achieving your desired result.

In this 1 hour plus tutorial, Daniel Norton and the folks over at Adorama go over when its appropriate to use soft light or hard light when shooting in a studio environment. The difference between both light setups can greatly influence the dimension and look of your final image. Click below to catch the full tutorial:

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Ufana Ishoyor

Ufana Ishoyor

Ufana Ishoyor is a Portrait, Editorial and Fashion Lifestyle Photographer. A self proclaimed ShutterNerd who'd take a good tutorial and a cup of tea any-day, anytime. Now You know!

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