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Lighting technique, setups and studio tips.
The inverse-square law, explained with a softbox and a stool
Why moving your key light from 1 m to 2 m costs you two full stops, and how to use that fall-off to control the background without touching a dial.
Read more →21 October 2026 · Portraits, SetupsKey, fill and rim: building a three-light portrait step by step
A dependable starting point for headshots and portraits, with the angles, heights and power ratios that make it work.
Read more →14 October 2026 · Glass, CreativeShooting through glass: reflections you can plan
Glass reflects about 4% of light face-on and far more at an angle. Here's how to decide which side of the pane wins, before you book the location.
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