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
Mark Wallace explains why white seamless paper is so versatile in the studio, and shows how to create a “gobo” to produce unique, atmospheric backgrounds by modifying how the light hits the paper.
Using unique lighting and making something called a “gobo,” you can create different and exciting backgrounds that look like they were shot on black. In this video, Mark Wallace shows how to paint white seamless paper with light from studio strobes to create one-of-a-kind backgrounds.
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