In this onehour seminar style movie Mark introduces you to his tips and techniques for capturing powerful portraits.

00:00 Start
00:07 Introduction
00:33 Light is our medium
01:16 Master the Ambient Light First
02:12 Learn to See the Shadows
02:37 Diffused Light
03:26 Engaging with Your Subject)
05:00 Studio Light or Ambient Light
05:52 When You Have to Modify Sunlight
06:52 Lenses for Portraiture
09:04 Composition Tips and Techniques
12:12 Placement of the Eyes/Chin
13:52 The Figure/Ground Challenge
16:04 The Impossible Background
17:11 Camera Settings
20:49 Position of Spot AF Point
22:53 Eye AF + Shallow Depth of Field
24:12 Take Two (or more) Subjects
27:00 The Open Door (lighting technique)
30:19 Making a Studion on Location
31:41 Introducing Flash
35:21 Lighting Modifiers
37:51 Flash use examples
42:51 Creative Flare from Rim Light
43:53 Beauty Dish as Primary Light Source
45:53 Soft Rembrandt Lighting
47:52 Multiple Flash Setup
49:53 Closing

I now offer personal technical support and assistance for Sony Alpha users from my Patreon site. A single $10.00 onemonth membership will give you access to extensive learning support files including 15 eBooks, 26 memberonly 1hour seminars + my Alpha Q&A forums. There is no contract and no commitment beyond the first month.   / markgaler  
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Mark Galer is a Sony Alpha Ambassador for Australia.
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