Understanding how softboxes work.

Before you shell out the money for a new camera, you’ll most likely want to learn about what the camera is capable of doing. “Will the image quality be good with this camera?” “Will this camera perform the way I want it to?” “Will I be able to make good prints from this camera?” These are all important questions to ask. But there’s also one very important element to any great photograph that a lot of people overlook: the lighting.

You may have the most expensive camera in the world, but without understanding a thing or two about lighting, you’ll most likely experience frustration with inconsistent and mediocre results. However, if you have some good lighting tools and know the best ways to use them, you can create stunning images with the most modest of cameras.

This lesson examines why photographers use soft boxes, illustrates the differences between various sized soft boxes, and demonstrates how to use soft boxes most effectively.

Understanding how softboxes work - part 1.

Understanding how softboxes work - part 2.

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