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 creates portraits that are beautiful and soft. By using a Canon 85mm f/1.2 lens, Mark is able to create a shallow depth of field. Mark lights his model with Nanlite Forza LED lights. He uses a Nanlite Forza 300 as the key light and two Nanlite Forza 60B fixtures to highlight the model’s cheekbones.
Want to check out some additional resources on portrait photography and lighting? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- How To Shoot Golden Hour Portraits with the FlashPoint XPLOR 600
- 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 Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM Lens
- NanLite Forza 60B Bi-Color LED
- NanLite Forza 300 5600K LED Light
- Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM Lens
- NanLite 60 Softbox for Forza Monoblock Style Light Fixture
- NanLite Para 120 Quick-Open Softbox with Bowens Mount, 47″
