Mark Wallace
Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama. Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees. In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year worldwide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe. In 2016 Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.
“How do you turn a white wall black?” – This is one of the most common questions viewers ask Mark Wallace about his lighting setups. In this episode, Mark explains how to position and control your light spill to turn white walls into black backgrounds.
Want to check out some other tips and tricks for using backgrounds during a photo shoot? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- How to Remove the Background of an Image in Photoshop
- Vitec Acquires Savage Universal, Market Leader in Studio Photographic Backdrops
- Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Studio Backdrop for Your Photo Shoot
PRODUCTS USED:
- Leica M10 Mirrorless Digital Rangefinder Camera, Black
- Leica 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M Aspherical
- Voigtlander Ultron 28mm f/2.0 Lens
- Profoto B2 250 AirTTL To-Go Kit
- Profoto Air Remote Transceiver
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
- Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP UHD 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera
- Atomos Shinobi 5.2″ IPS Touchscreen Full Monitor
- DJI Osmo Pocket
- Flashpoint XPLOR 600 TTL Exclusive Kit
