In this video by Derrick Freske, you’ll learn 5 creative portrait lighting tricks using only phone light!
Using only a phone light and some handy reflective props, you can achieve some of the great portrait photography looks in Derrick’s video.
Derrick’s tricks include using:
- A disco ball
- Scrapbooking paper
- Sequinned fabric
- Lace fabric
- Prism
Try these out and we’d love to see some in the comments section below.
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Table of contents
Portrait Photography
- GENERAL
- PREPARATION
- SETTINGS
- LIGHTING
- 5 Creative Portrait Lighting Tricks Using Only Phone Light
- POSING
- COMPOSITION
- GEAR
- Comparing a 24mm Versus 50mm Lens for Photographing People
- 50mm lens advantages
- 1. 50mm lenses produce a natural perspective
- 2. 50mm lenses produce better bokeh
- 3. The 50mm perspective is more flattering
- 4. 50mm lenses are extremely versatile
- 24mm lens advantages
- 1. 24mm gives you a wonderfully wide field of view
- 2. 24mm lets you include context
- 3. 24mm is better for handholding in low light
- 4. 24mm offers a unique perspective
- 24mm vs 50mm lenses: Which should you pick?
- ADVANCED GUIDES
- CREATIVE TECHNIQUES
- POST-PROCESSING
- BUSINESS
- INSPIRATION
- Interview with Self Portrait and 365 Photographer – Anna Gay
- How did you get into photography? how long have you been doing it?
- Day 106: Descent
- What kind of gear do you use? (cameras/lenses)
- You are on your 2nd 365 challenge. What attracted you to this type of challenge?
- Day 209: Beach or Bust
- What's the most challenging thing about a 365 challenge and how do you manage to keep up with it?
- What tips would you give other aspiring self portrait enthusiasts? What kind of process do you go through in setting up and taking your shots?
- Day 115: Go With It
- I'm also interested in your approach to post production - could you give us some insight into your workflow and processes in this area?
- RESOURCES
