Use Your Histogram as a Meter for Studio Strobes | Mark Wallace

Use Your Histogram as a Meter for Studio Strobes | Mark Wallace

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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.

Getting proper exposure in the studio is essential. If you don’t have a light meter, you can use your camera’s histogram to set your studio lights correctly. In this episode, Mark Wallace walks through the process of using the histogram to get a correct exposure.

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