Three Quick Background Effects For Portraits

4/27/2019 ISO 1200 Magazine 0 Comments

A grey seamless background for portraits is super versatile and the perfect choice in a small home studio. Using a simple two light set-up Gavin Hoey takes you through three ways to turn the flat great background into something with a bit more character.

Kicking off with a simple reflector for a vignetted effect, Gavin moves to a stripbox for a graduated look and ends with a more dramatic light by swapping to a snoot.

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About Gavin Hoey:

Gavin Hoey, an AdoramaTV veteran, is a seasoned photographer, a master of Photoshop, Olympus ambassador and trainer of all things photographic.Let's Get Connected: www.gavtrain.com