Lighting is the secret sauce of photography. While natural light is beautiful, it’s unpredictable. By mastering a flash and a , you take total control over your environment. 1. The Gear You Need
Place the center of the softbox about 10 inches above your subject's eyes and angle it slightly downward. 3. Why 24 Inches? Flash 24
Position your 24-inch softbox close to your subject, just out of the camera's view. This creates the softest possible light on their face. Lighting is the secret sauce of photography
The most effective way to use this setup is to balance your flash with the "ambient" (existing) light in the room. Flash 24
A standard speedlight or strobe with manual power settings.