Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject
Balance of ambient light and flash light
A course by Juan P. Bialade , Portrait Photographer
About the video: Balance of ambient light and flash light
Overview
“In this lesson you will learn how to balance the flash light with the ambient light to create different effects: the concept of two exposures in the same photograph. You will see how to choose the correct exposure according to each particular case. ”
In this video lesson Juan P. Bialade addresses the topic: Balance of ambient light and flash light, which is part of the Domestika online course: Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject. Take pictures of strangers in urban spaces. Discover the best tips for connecting with them..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson I will teach you a fundamental aspect of the technique of using flash, how to balance your light with ambient light. I will also teach you the concept of the two exposures in a single painting and how to burn or dodge ambient light to create different effects on the image. So far we have seen how to use and modify the flash light. Now I will show you how to mix it with the ambient light. This is essential to be able to make our portraits, especially abroad. What you have to keep in mind is that when you do a photographic exhibition With flash, you're taking two exposures at t...”
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Course summary for: Urban Portrait: Connecting with our Subject
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Photography, Outdoor Photography, Portrait Photography

Juan P. Bialade
A course by Juan P. Bialade
Juan Bialade is a passionate portrait photographer whose career has been forged over decades of dedication to his art. His distinctive approach to photography as a means of exploring the essence of the human condition has led him to collaborate with internationally renowned musicians and actors, whose portraits have graced the covers of prestigious albums and magazines. Attracted by the interaction between light, composition and human relationships, Juan finds inspiration in every corner of the city and in the bonds we form in our urban environment. His unique ability to connect with his subjects has made him a reference in the exciting world of urban photography.
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