
Mark Wallace
Mark Wallace is a professional photographer, educator, and content creator known for his expertise in studio lighting and portrait photography. With a career spanning over two decades, Mark has worked with top brands and publications, honing his skills in both commercial and fine art photography.
As a passionate educator, he has produced hundreds of instructional videos on photography techniques, lighting setups, and gear reviews, reaching a global audience through platforms like YouTube and Adorama TV. His engaging teaching style and deep knowledge make complex concepts accessible to photographers of all skill levels.
Beyond the studio, Mark is an avid traveler and adventurer, often documenting his journeys through compelling imagery and storytelling. His dedication to the art of photography continues to inspire a new generation of visual artists.
Find more of Mark’s tutorials on his Instagram
Understanding the light ratios (the difference in value of light two different light sources) of your lighting setup can make setting up a photo easy. In this episode, you will learn about key lights, fill lights, kickers, backlight and background light. It also makes it simple to recreate the same light over and over again.
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Here’s the gear Mark used in this video
- Sekonic L-358 Flash Master, Weatherproof Digital Incident & Reflected Flash and Ambient Light Meter
- Sekonic Radio Triggering Module RT-32, Transmitter for Sekonic L358 & L608 & L558
- Profoto D1 1000 Watt Second Air
- Profoto Softbox 2’x3′
- Matthews Baby Jr. Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- PocketWizard Plus III Transceiver
Photos by Mark Wallace