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Beginner Lighting Tips for Photos and Video

May 14, 2021 by Holli Mostella Leave a Comment

Beginner Lighting Tips for Photos and Video

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Whether you’re just starting out or are a photo and video veteran, lighting is one of the most important aspects of creating high-quality, beautiful content.

No matter the camera you use, good lighting is required to create perfect photography.

Here are some of the best beginner lighting tips for photos and video that I’ve learned over years of trial, error, and practice.

Tip 1: Use a Ring Light

No lighting beginner lighting tips for photo and video

While I love natural light and it really is the best for photography – it isn’t always available, so I always start with an 18-inch ring light.

Use a ring light beginner lighting tips for photo and video

As you can see, this is better but still not great.

Use a ring light for good lighting beginner lighting tips for photo and video

Tip 2: Add a Soft Box Light

Use a ring light and softbox beginner lighting tips for photo and video

With the addition of one softbox, you can already see how better the lighting Is and how much clearer it makes the picture look.

Use a ring light and softbox for better lighting beginner lighting tips for photo and video

But it can get even better, Sis!

Tip 3: Use a Three-Point Lighting System

Use a three point lighting system beginner lighting tips for photo and video

Whenever possible, I use a simple three-point lighting system. This consists of an 18-inch ring light and two softbox lights. This three-point system gives you really crisp, clear, and beautiful images and is what I recommend using every time you shoot!

Use a three point lighting system for the best lighting

Bonus Tip: Edit Using Presets

If you aren’t able to get your lighting completely perfect, you can always work a little editing magic to give your photos that polished, finished look. My favorite way to edit photos is using Lightroom Presets (you can get my custom pack of Lightroom Presets here!) because it is literally just one click and you’re done!

Use lightroom presets for photo editing

I hope you found this helpful, Sis! Head over to YouTube to see this quick tutorial in action! And while you’re there be sure to subscribe to my channel for lots of crafting tips, tricks, tutorials, and more.

And if you’d like to see more posts with tips and tricks like this one, I’d love for you to leave me a comment down below or send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you would find most helpful!

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