Mark Wallace
Mark Wallace is a professional photographer, educator, and content creator known for his expertise in studio lighting and portrait photography. With a career spanning over two decades, Mark has worked with top brands and publications, honing his skills in both commercial and fine art photography.
As a passionate educator, he has produced hundreds of instructional videos on photography techniques, lighting setups, and gear reviews, reaching a global audience through platforms like YouTube and Adorama TV. His engaging teaching style and deep knowledge make complex concepts accessible to photographers of all skill levels.
Beyond the studio, Mark is an avid traveler and adventurer, often documenting his journeys through compelling imagery and storytelling. His dedication to the art of photography continues to inspire a new generation of visual artists.
Find more of Mark’s tutorials on his Instagram
In this episode, Mark Wallace walks through his process of creating a simple beauty lighting setup with limited gear options:
1. Mark uses a beauty dish to create soft directional light.
2. Mark uses a small octabox and grid to control light spill.
3. A small softbox is added to fill in the shadows.
This lighting setup is simple and easy to recreate, no matter what specific gear you own.
Interested in learning more about portrait lighting and photography? 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:
- Profoto White Softlight Reflector (Beauty Dish)
- Profoto Honeycomb Grid for the Softlight Reflector
- Matthews Baby Junior Triple Riser Stand with Wheels
- Profoto D2 1000Ws AirTTL Monolight
- Profoto 2′ Octagonal Off-Camera Flash Softbox
- Matthews 40″ Arm with Grip Head
- Profoto Off-Camera Flash Speedring for Profoto B1 and B2
- Profoto 2′ Octagonal Off-Camera Flash Softgrid
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
