In this one-hour seminar-style film, Mark walks you through his tips and techniques for capturing impactful portraits.

00:00 Start
00:07 Presentation
00:33 Light is our medium
01:16 Master ambient light first
02:12 Learn to see shadows
02:37 Diffuse light
03:26 Engaging with your topic)
05:00 Studio light or ambient light
05:52 When you need to modify sunlight
06:52 Lenses for portraiture
09:04 Composition tips and techniques
12:12 Eye/chin placement
13:52 The figure/ground challenge
16:04 The impossible background
17:11 Camera settings
20:49 Spot AF point position
22:53 Eye AF Shallow depth of field
24h12 Take two (or more) subjects
27:00 The Open Door (lighting technique)
30:19 Creation of an on-site studio
31:41 Presentation of Flash
35:21 Lighting modifiers
37:51 Examples of using Flash
42:51 Creative flare from Rim Light
43:53 Beauty dish as main light source
45:53 Soft lighting by Rembrandt
47:52 Setting up multiple flashes
49:53 Closing

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