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 discusses ways you can get beautiful portraits using the proper lens, the proper flash, and the proper technique. You don’t have to spend a lot of time thinking about the lighting and technical details of shooting portraits. Sometimes it’s better to keep things simple to get great results.
Interested in learning more about portrait photography, from lenses to lighting? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- How to Control the Lighting in Portrait Photography
- Lens in Focus: Audrey Woulard’s Favorite Nikon Portrait Lens
- How To Shoot Golden Hour Portraits with the FlashPoint XPLOR 600
PRODUCTS USED:
- Nikon D750 DSLR Body
- Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL On-Camera Flash
- Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens
- LUMIX DC-FZ1000M2 Digital Camera
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
- Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP UHD 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera with FE 28-70mm Lens
- Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens
- Sennheiser Evolution G3
