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 demonstrates three tips for getting better portraits using an on-camera flash, and one of the tips may surprise you! This episode is for photographers who are just getting started using an on-camera Speedlight.
Mark shows you how to spin the flash to bounce the light and get softer light on your subject. You’ll also learn that sometimes it’s better NOT to use your flash. Finally, Mark shows you how to use high-speed sync to balance the light from your flash with light from outside.
Interested in learning more about portrait photography and 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:
- Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body
- Canon BG-R10 Battery Grip for EOS R5 and EOS R6
- Westcott Photo Basics 40″ 5-in-1 Collapsible Reflector with Case
- Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens
