Photography Lighting Tips

Text and video by Kyle Krieger, Student Multimedia Design Center

With photography, one of the most important things to be aware of is the lighting. Photography is the capture of light, and as such, proper lighting techniques are the foundation of a successful photo shoot.

This video below provides advice on proper lighting techniques and discusses useful tips for setting up a photoshoot.

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At the Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) in Morris Library, you can borrow cameras and lighting equipment to make the most out of any photoshoot. Stop by and check out what equipment and services the SMDC has to offer!

Credits:

The images in this video were obtained either via Kyle Kreiger or pixabay.com.

Music is “Build on a Strong Foundation” by Stevens Grenga from the Audio Hero corporate music pack.

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