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 you his favorite trick for getting better portraits. It’s simple; add a kicker light. Ideally, the kicker will be metered one stop less than the key light. That’s about it. It’s simple and effective. Watch as Mark walks through all the steps.
Want to learn more about shooting for portrait photography? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- How To Shoot Golden Hour Portraits with the FlashPoint XPLOR 600
- Lens in Focus: Audrey Woulard’s Favorite Nikon Portrait Lens
- How to Control the Lighting in Portrait Photography
PRODUCTS USED:
- Sekonic L-858D-U Speedmaster Light Meter
- Leica M10 Mirrorless Digital Rangefinder Camera, Black
- Leica 50mm f/1.4 SUMMILUX-M Aspherical -Black
- Profoto B2 250 AirTTL Power Pack Location Kit
- Profoto 2′ Octagonal Off-Camera Flash Softbox
- Flashpoint XPLOR 600 TTL Exclusive Kit
- Profoto Off-Camera Flash Speedring for Profoto B1 and B2
- Profoto Air Remote Transceiver
