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 heads outside to shoot in the rain. Using simple speedlights, Mark creates interesting portraits using the rain as an element of the composition. The good news is that this technique is very simple and can be used by photographers of almost any skill level. Get out in the rain and make some great portraits!
Interested in learning more about shooting portraits as well as some tips and tricks for rainy day photography? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- Rain Photography Tips for Beautiful Photos
- 7 Things You Need to Know About Taking Photos in the Snow & Rain
- How to Control the Lighting in Portrait Photography
- Lens in Focus: Audrey Woulard’s Favorite Nikon Portrait Lens
PRODUCTS USED:
- Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
- Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6
- Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 TTL On-Camera Round Flash Speedlight Kit
- Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Canon (XPro-C)
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Lens
- Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight
