Today we're diving into a fascinating subject: the power of light and shadows in portrait photography.
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In this first episode, we'll explore how different lighting techniques can convey various emotions and transform the feel of an image. Understanding and mastering this principle will elevate your portrait photography skills to new heights.

Tutorial Highlights:
📷 The importance of shadows in creating mood and atmosphere in portrait photographs.
🌞 Understand the impact of different lighting styles on the emotions conveyed in an image.
💡 Techniques for manipulating light to control the density and sharpness of shadows.
🌟 Using negative fill to darken shadows and white reflectors to lighten them.
🔦 Exploring the use of point light sources and softboxes to achieve desired lighting effects.
🎨 The creative use of shadows and pockets of light to add mystery and depth to photographs.

Keep experimenting, stay inspired, and happy shooting!
Karl Taylor