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 explains why you should use a long lens when shooting portraits in the studio. Comfort, Composition, and Compression are all reasons why a long lens makes sense, and Mark explains each of these in detail. Once you start using a long lens in the studio, you’ll see a dramatic improvement in your photography.
Interested in learning more about portrait photography, as well as some great lenses to add to your collection? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- Lens in Focus: Audrey Woulard’s Favorite Nikon Portrait Lens
- How To Shoot Golden Hour Portraits with the FlashPoint XPLOR 600
- How to Control the Lighting in Portrait Photography
- Lens in Focus: Commercial Photographer Aaron Anderson’s Trusted Portrait Lens
PRODUCTS USED:
- Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
- Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6
- Tether Tools TetherBLOCK MC Multi Cable Mounting Plate with TetherPro 15′ USB-C to USB-C Cable, Orange
- Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
- Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens
- Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
- Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter for Canon (XPro-C)
