A flash is one form of lighting used in photography.
Studio photography is a style of photography in which photographers set up sites, either inside a studio or on location, to shoot a vast variety of subjects--from food to brides to commercial products. Getting the best lighting on the subject is one of the most important elements of photography. Studio photographers usually work with numerous pieces of equipment, including strobe lights, tripods and backdrops.
Instructions
Set-Up
1. Set up your backdrop. If you're using a muslin backdrop, set it up according to instructions in the kit.
2. Assemble the light stands and attach your strobe lights or continuous lights to the stands. Arrange the lighting in front of the backdrop. Adjust the lights in the direction of where the subject will be placed.
3. Place a solid surface, chair or table in front of the backdrop. Set up your camera and computer. Place the camera on the tripod and the computer on an additional table. Attach the computer to the digital camera with a USB cable. Open the studio lighting software.
4. Place your subject on the surface in front of the backdrop and adjust both the subject and the lighting to achieve the desired effect.
5. Use the light meter or gray card to measure the light and set the camera. Take test shots to adjust shutter speed, ISO or f-stop for the desired effect on subject. Adjust lights to achieve desired effects.
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