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Learn Photography: The Main Light

Learn Photography: The Main Light by StudioStyles

Learning basic photography begins with the main light. The main light is what we base all of our lighting on. In this StudioTip from StudioStyles.net, Mike explains what the main light is, the difference between hard and soft light, and considerations when you are positioning the main light for various effects.






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