Making Hard Light WORK in a Small Studio | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Nicole T. is, ""Every time I try to use hard light in my home studio, it just looks kind of flat and all over the place. I thought it was supposed to give those strong shadows, but I can't seem to make it work. Is there a trick to doing this in a small space, or do I need a bigger room?"

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Canon Explorer of Light David Bergman is a New York City-based tour photographer and educator with over 30 years of experience. Currently the official tour photographer for Luke Combs, he has also traveled the world with artists including Bon Jovi, Barenaked Ladies, and Sarah McLachlan. As a sports photographer, he covered numerous Olympics, Super Bowls, and World Series games and has 13 Sports Illustrated covers to his credit. A passionate public speaker and photo educator, Bergman produces the bi-weekly show "Ask David Bergman" on the Adorama YouTube channel and hosts his unique "Shoot From the Pit" live concert photography workshops.

Video Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:43 Soft vs Hard Light
01:33 How to Create Hard Light
03:15 Live Shoot with Hayden
03:33 Hard Light Gear
04:01 What Are Bare Bulbs?
05:38 Reflector
09:21 Optical Spot
12:04 Adding Gobos
13:09 What Are V-Flats?
13:47 Second Photo Shoot with Hayden
16:09 Outro

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