Portrait photography lighting

I love hard light. I love the shadows it creates and the colors it brings out. I also love the convenience it affords. I work exclusively with small

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While a lot can be done in post-processing, many photographers use studio lighting tricks while shooting to create some fantastic effects. Knowing how to correctly stage lights and how to use colorful gels effectively can help in achieving creative results. We enlisted the help of Felix Barjou, a professional portrait photographer to give us his tips on lighting and color. See how to get his results below and don't forget to check out his amazing light and color setup at the end.

Light collaboration - colorful portrait photography

From classic Rembrandt styles to more modern alternatives, our cheat sheet shows you 24 different lighting setups

From film, to music to photography diverse art and artists have the ability to breath new life into every medium - this is evident when viewing the entries for the Sony World Photography Awards, "the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world."

With the use of this simple yet highly effective tool- Rim Lighting, you can create dramatic portraits. Even if you are a photographer this can enhance your skills, and take your work to a next level. For models, portraits shot with help of rim lighting can develop a good portfolio showing a good detailed silhouette, edges, and rounds! Give it a try! #rimlights #dramaticposes #lights #photograhy #portarits #photos #pictures

Babak Fatholahi is a talented Persian photographer and director based in the city of Tehran.