In the cheat sheet below we illustrate the range of creative and dramatic effects you can produce with your single lamp just by positioning it at different sides and angles to your subject.
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PAGE 1: How to use your DIY studio lights
PAGE 2: Experiment with a single light source the DIY photography way
PAGE 3: Try using a candle
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Posted on Thursday, February 21st, 2013 at 12:02 pm under Photography Tips, Portraits.
Tags: DIY photography, home studio photography, photography cheat sheet, portrait photography, studio lighting
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