In this episode Mark Wallace walks through his process of creating stunning portraits using natural light. With the proper settings of ISO, Aperture, and shutter speed (and a terrific model), any photographer can create beautiful images.
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Photos by Mark Wallace
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28 responses to “Shooting Portraits using Natural Light: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace”
are you sure have not used any reflectors or other source of lights
Great shots Mr. Mark Wallace! With todays Digital Cameras almost noise free at high ISO's making images in scenarios like the one you were in is possible. Natural light is nature's light modifyer. Thanks for all the great content you share with us all!
is there an upright view finder like the one you're using in the shoot for canon? if so, where can i buy it from?
Images shown assume they are edited..look a bit harsh.
I have a lighting problem question – situation >> outdoor in the forest – nude figure model – when sunlight is on her it is kind of washed out too bright – then if she steps into the shade it seems to come out too dark.
Suggestions / remedy ? thanks.
Great work like always Mark. Thank you for always sharing…
I don't know why I feel so sad watching this video 🙁
you sure you didn't kidnap that girl?
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Are you sure it is JUST natural light? In the video at 0:36 we can see some tungsten light on the wall between those windows and at 1:44 Mark's head is lit from above with a yellow light… With those setting I think that those lights have an influence on the color images. In any case I believe that from a teaching point of view it should at least be mentioned that it is better not to mix natural and artificial lights.
great video, she is a spectacular model, beautiful.
Given the great model and the horrible color of her shirt…, the B&W was very appropriate and impressive.
Having the focus one just one of the eyes did not go much beyond an exercise…
Really beutiful girl…. 🙂 and the photos as well 🙂
Wow this is bad
I am opinion, I thought she doesn't know what type of device you were holding in your hands 😀 haha and what it does
What title of the music, you used here?
Elle est très belle.
So…….. What is optimal distance (headshot) for 50mm to avoid distortion?
https://www.instagram.com/maevald11/ Here is her IG page. I would say she is a well established Model!
Hi Mark, I would like to know what camera you are using here and how you were able to get the black and white
She has such a look of sadness in her eyes. Any info on her life story?
Great video as always – thanks for sharing. Would it be to much to ask for a follow-up, where one could see the editing of the files? They are absolutely wonderfull.
great video, well done! but now, I want the M10 even more 🙂
Who took the jam out of her donut
The music was sick! the session with the model even though Mark was doing his best to make the model Maevald feel comfortable. You could see something was off! So what was the song called? Hahahaha
Muchas gracias!
I'm wondering how much light was reflected from the white bedding and if that was part of the plan? Also, would the use of a small reflector been appropriate for these conditions?
I don't think she understood much of what was being said hence the bored look, but great model and great work by Mark as usuall!