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 mixes a Speedlight with studio strobes. Mark intentionally sets up his lights incorrectly, so he can go step-by-step through all of the issues beginning photographers may encounter. Mark explains why TTL and High-Speed Sync cause major headaches in the studio.
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PRODUCTS USED:
- Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
- Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6
- Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Canon (XPro-C)
- Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight For Canon (V860II-C) + USB Charger
- Lastolite 25×25″ Ezybox Hot Shoe Softbox Kit with Mark II Bracket
