How To Improve Your Lighting Skills: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace

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In this episode, Mark Wallace demonstrates how a simple still life photo can help you improve your technical lighting skills. This is an exercise that you can do in your dining room, kitchen, or any space in your house.
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Photos by Mark Wallace
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@chrishuang8763 6 жыл бұрын

Great video for those who are learning photography. Too many people are talking too much about buying the latest camera or lens without understanding that photography is more about lighting and compostion than acquiring the latest camera or lens.

@boahandarrowsproductions4326 4 жыл бұрын

True words.

@mahdiabdghani3879 3 жыл бұрын

agree

@thomastuorto9929 Жыл бұрын

Disagree. No! I have to go to Adorama & by an M11, 50 mm APO & some lighting. Ah, maybe not. Let me call Adorama & see what they think.☺ But seriuosly, Except for landscape & sports photography, almost every other genre of photography, more would be gained from purchasing lighting equipment & learning how to use it than a new camera. You have to admit got to love great glass/lenses! I know I do.

@fayee8986 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! The more I watch the more fascinating it becomes. Really learning how to set up a still life. Thank you

@gabbee1382 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark, I had a lot of fun with this assignment. I only had continuous lighting, but still managed to get a nice shot. Thank you for the inspiration and the technical information to try it for ourselves.

@kwizmon 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Adorama/Mark. Have you thought about making this a series? Getting the idea of practicing for "the big game" in people's minds rather than just recreating is powerful. Great video.

@RickLincoln 4 жыл бұрын

You're a very creative and knowledgeable photographer Mark. But, you were born to teach! Thanks for all of the knowledge you share so skillfully.

@billmerritt7199 6 жыл бұрын

The instructor that keeps on getting better. Thank you Mark. Awesome tips within this video.

@I_Am_Bone 6 жыл бұрын

It is astounding how much I have learned, and also how much I have accidentally gotten "right", by watching your videos, and those those of a couple others through Adorama. Likely the best resource for the learning photographer.

@4rroby 6 жыл бұрын

You are an excellent teacher! I learn something from every video I’ve watched from you. Thanks

@sanhunter1874 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Mark. The content you put out is always helpful to me. I've learned a lot from your tutorials!

@southwestontario 5 жыл бұрын

I like this guy!! He seems kind and he teaches in a very nice way. Great tips! Thanks!

@Robert-ug5hx 4 жыл бұрын

I have learned alot from Mark and many of the photographers that represent Adorama channel and store. I agree Mark is an excellent instructor you should check out Daniel Norton he is very good also

@giovanmonti5189 6 жыл бұрын

Mark Wallace, the best teacher ever. Love your videos.

@margtaylor6508 5 жыл бұрын

Great simple explanation on how to do still photography from start to finish!

@antwonmaurice 6 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial. Thanks! I definitely learned more about lighting. I'll be practicing these skills from now on..

@rgarlinyc 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, great idea to learn from old master oils, and the end result crafted is superb....! Thanks a lot, Mark.

@RonLane 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark for a really good set of videos with ideas to help improve my lighting.

@gvasquez330 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Great Lesson. Setting up to practice on a rainy South Florida afternoon.

@josephchan4198 5 ай бұрын

I am glad they have the videos to give ideas for personal or other projects.

@swccbakersfieldca2076 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Mark like always . Good wording and you are right you can lose that skill . Thanks keep those videos coming 👍

@sharkusify 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, this tutorial was worth every minute! Keep on!

@candogancan5574 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this exercise. This is so informative and how to show what you see different.

@ncsa197 6 жыл бұрын

Very good presentation! There are a couple projects I've planned, and was having trouble setting them up; this helped a lot, and now I can move forward. Plus, it's clearly possible to get fine results without investing in expensive equipment every time. As always, useful information!

@katbie3964 6 жыл бұрын

fantastic video! i followed your instructions and got results i never would have expected! maybe that was the most usefull youtube video i ever watched! thank you so much!

@jody1622 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just what I needed for a cold/wet snap that's headed our wat.

@janmartin4864 6 жыл бұрын

I’m addicted to your KZfaq well done your a great teacher

@nealphore 5 жыл бұрын

I'm 6min into the video and I love it. I'll surely start practicing again. Great video

@mahdiabdghani3879 3 жыл бұрын

nice sharing...thank you Mark

@af4od02 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and instruction. Thanks Mark.

@looneyfarm1 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! thank you great lesson on lighting skills.

@keithhorkins750 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Mark.. thank you..it’s just what I needed..

@wa7sca 5 жыл бұрын

Great job! It added to my photography knowledge.

@vivahabbitvanassen 6 жыл бұрын

This is super and thank you so much I'm going to see what I can get.

@fayee8986 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you! I oil paint and interested in still life. And your lesson on this video has helped me very much. Thank you again.

@Impostertot 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome sauce Mark! Thank you very much for this tutorial and suggestions for trying it out ourselves. I hope you continue this series and work up a future episode where by you do this with a model and vintage clothing for another ‘Old Masters’ style edit. PS I hope you pass this video along to your Adorama colleague, Daniel Norton. He will be impressed by how many times you used the term, “specular highlights”, a pet term of his! LOL. Cheers.

@annangyuen9545 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I like it. Thank you!

@PaoloFarinellaPhoto 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see you again Mark!

@alexsaguiaparis 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, Mark! We learn a lot. Thanks.

@azizghanim 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informative tutorial.

@TedPartrick 5 жыл бұрын

I'm doing this today! Great instruction. I don't know how I never thought of lighting from behind.

@alessandrostagno8070 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very usefull video!

@upbeatyouth 6 жыл бұрын

This was a great video, thanks for sharing!

@curtisbayley1235 3 жыл бұрын

I really love the whole concept. Simple but very beneficial. Thank you Mark (Adorama)

@GirlArmy21 5 жыл бұрын

I loveeeeee this video!! I am just starting out in Applied Media Program at College. This was a great video, easy to follow along and simple explanations. I am so happy to find this video. I am sure food subjects will come up in my projects....saving your video for reference when it does. Thanks so much. New subscriber.

@charlesazevedo4849 4 жыл бұрын

Geez. You are the man. Thanks a million.

@chowdryashfaq342 6 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thanks a lot

@bobtaylor8746 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Like the back light. Thanks.

@guerradigital 3 жыл бұрын

Lo importante como bien dices es práctica, práctica y más práctica. Great tutorial. Greetings from Mexico City.

@thegirlwholeftthefridgeopen Жыл бұрын

That was so helpful!!

@wdoodoo1 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I’ve learnt what I wanted to learn! Thank you!

@GabeRodriiguez 4 жыл бұрын

There were some great tips in this video .. thanks for sharing!

@Voytoy 5 жыл бұрын

amazing video, learned a lot.. thank you :)

@eduardomedeiros8308 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent class Mark!

@_Aditya_Rai 6 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed, when I needed. Great video. 🖖

@shitalchandrap7987 5 жыл бұрын

great tutorial Mr. Mark..... thank you very much

@123xyzabccba 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, it’s a great video; u make things look so simple and lucid.....thanks

@theuktoday4233 5 жыл бұрын

a very helpful informative video, thanks

@nomanadil100 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial. Liked and subscribed.

@paulbell9957 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent and very helpful video mate 👍

@kolapyellow7631 3 жыл бұрын

Very educational, informative. Like this.

@sarawoodward6772 5 жыл бұрын

Mark - great video. My family couldn't work out where the grapes and apples had disappeared to.....my first attempt was not spectacular but I understand the principles. Will try again. Thanks for all this info. I like the way you teach.

@keithlewis3639 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!

@simatbirch 5 жыл бұрын

Simple. Great.

@puneetsikand9066 4 жыл бұрын

you inspired me thank you Mark

@martinbikar 3 жыл бұрын

IT was 100 percent covered video tutor. Thank you so much. Martin.

@Graham1904 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, well done

@gvfusionphotography6152 6 жыл бұрын

Great video sir... Thank u so much....

@WendySWelch 4 жыл бұрын

You are one of my homework videos for my photo class.

@DenizSevenn 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for Amazing information , Respect Sir

@JacekWala 5 жыл бұрын

Very simple setup and nice fast retouch

@gabbee1382 5 жыл бұрын

Love this video, Mark. I had a lot of fun with the image I practised with and I keep going back to this video to try to improve my imsge.

@EdwardKilner 4 жыл бұрын

Quite good, enjoyed it.

@deankumar 5 жыл бұрын

great video. thank you

@josediazh3890 6 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@27chaz 6 жыл бұрын

Never thought about lighting reflective objects from behind. Good teaching. Love your tutorials...

@Bassbarbie 6 жыл бұрын

Nor me!

@devussharmi6676 6 жыл бұрын

It's a very useful techniques... Thank u sir...

@prabhakarrao4922 6 жыл бұрын

Very good tutorial thank you.

@Mauriciovideomaker 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@tedebaer1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@christopherstark6773 6 жыл бұрын

I certainly don't practice this kind of stuff enough. But it's also one of the reasons that I have multiple foam boards and different fabrics and card stock along with my actual equipment. They make great DIY flags or backgrounds for studio style shots.

@pranavsaxena664 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@livegameplay2719 5 жыл бұрын

thats so awsome

@xavierfonce1396 6 жыл бұрын

Merci pour cette video Mark ...j adore tes videos comme celles de Gavin Hoey . J ai enormement appris sur la lumiere avec vous... Amitiés From PARIS in France

@nobocks 6 жыл бұрын

Lol un français :)

@MarkWallaceVideos 6 жыл бұрын

Merci! Je suis content de vous aider!

@sharadkumarrege3788 5 жыл бұрын

Nobock p

@pierremorin6077 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha Mark! Je ne croyais pas que tu parlais français 😊 Ou tu utilises Google translate. Anayway, if you ever come to Quebec city I’ll be happy to help you with French. @niromtek on instagram.

@fandjproductions 5 жыл бұрын

You’re the best dude. Been watching your videos ever since I got into photography. Quick question: I know you use profoto, is there a way to mix profoto lights with other brands, like godox? But not lose hss?

@mustkabi 6 жыл бұрын

very interesting and informative. Thank you, Mr. Wallace

@supansupan5467 5 жыл бұрын

Wowwwwww keren....

@vanessap2814 5 жыл бұрын

wow!

@complicatedlife1162 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing 😉

@nealphore 5 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous apartment... from what I can see

@chengric9089 5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@DiviPhotos 6 жыл бұрын

Great video nice

@notallaboutmeministry3285 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@islandvoice8667 5 жыл бұрын

so educational

@palnemeth5808 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Amazing!

@yathribbani5756 5 жыл бұрын

I love you man

@mahdiabdel-mageed4939 5 жыл бұрын

Good job 💪

@keithj9165 6 жыл бұрын

Good video, considering that you said this could take hours, I would have suggested using small reflectors, paper/cardstock/etc to bring in light to the fruit.

@MarkWallaceVideos 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree. That's the extra credit exercise for everyone at home. Even this simple demo was pushing 20 minutes, perhaps I should create a second video to show adding the front fill with reflectors, etc.