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.
In this episode, Mark Wallace shows a simple two-step method for balancing ambient light with a flash. Simply expose for the ambient light and then adjust your flash to match the same readings. Mark also shows that using a 28mm lens can be an effective way of capturing the environment when shooting portraits on location.
Want to check out some other great resources on lighting and portrait photography? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- How to Control the Lighting in Portrait Photography
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- How To Shoot Golden Hour Portraits with the FlashPoint XPLOR 600
- Flash Photography Tips: How to Get Better Lighting with Camera Flashes
- Best Lighting Kits for Photography in 2021
PRODUCTS USED:
- Leica M10 Mirrorless Digital Rangefinder Camera, Black
- Leica 35mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M Aspherical
- Voigtlander Ultron 28mm f/2.0 Lens with Leica M Mount
- 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 Monitor
- DJI Osmo Pocket
- Flashpoint XPLOR 600 TTL Exclusive Kit
