Month: February 2026
PORTRAITS WITH MAKE UP
Take two head-and-shoulder portrait photos.
Use Photoshop paint and brush tools to apply makeup to each person’s face.
Post both edited portraits on your blog.
Read the provided link about painting with brushes.
Write a blog post explaining 5 important tips you learned about using brush tools.
Include your edited portraits in the blog post along with your explanation.
STUDIO PORTRAITS/ STILL LIFES WITH STROBES AND GELS
READ AND WRITE: INTRODUCTION TO USING STROBES
Two main strobe types of Pack and head systems are powerful and can run multiple lights monolights are all-in-one and more portable.
Power is important on location Stronger strobes help overpower sunlight when shooting outdoor portraits.
Modifiers shape the light Soft boxes, umbrellas, grids, and snoots control how light spreads and looks on your subject.
Soft boxes vs. umbrellas are softer but spill light everywhere soft boxes give more controlled directional light.
Grids and snoots add drama, and they narrow the beam for highlights or more dramatic portrait effects.
Flags and scrims control spill These tools block or diffuse light to prevent unwanted shadows or glare.
Stable support is essential Quality stands and sandbags keep your setup safe, especially outdoors.
Balance power and portability bigger systems give more output, but smaller units are easier to transport.
Start simple One good strobe, a stand, and a modifier is enough to begin.
Lighting is about control Great portraits come from shaping and directing light, not just adding more of it.
FILL FLASH OUTSIDE
My Favorite Teacher
FLASH TESTING
PAINTING WITH LIGHT






























