Portrait Trick Every Photographer Should Know!

Want to create dreamy, depth-filled portraits that look like they were shot at f/0.5—without needing a unicorn lens that doesn’t exist? In this brand-new video, UK wedding photographer and longtime MagMod Ambassador Neil Redfern shows you how to pull off the Brenizer Method like a pro—with flash. Yep, we’re talking buttery bokeh panoramas, stitched to perfection, with beautiful light sculpted by the MagMod Beauty Dish. It’s part technical wizardry, part creative magic—and Neil makes it totally approachable. Whether you’re shooting handheld in the woods, dodging rain clouds, or trying to hide your light stand behind a tree (been there), this video will teach you how to make portraits that wow your clients and stand out in your portfolio.

In this behind-the-scenes tutorial, Neil walks you step-by-step through:
— What the Brenizer Method actually is (a.k.a. bokeh panoramas)
— 5+1 essential tips for nailing the shot (like why staying still is everything)
— Why shooting wide open with a long focal length (hello, 105mm f/1.4!) makes the magic happen
— How to use off-camera flash and MagMod modifiers (yep, he’s rocking the MagMod Beauty Dish)
— His exact Lightroom and Photoshop editing workflow to stitch and clean up the pano
— Bonus trick: how to remove your light stand or assistant without even needing AI tools

🎯 Whether you’re brand new to the Brenizer Method or looking to take your portraits next-level, Neil breaks it all down in a way that’s super easy to follow—and shows how MagMod makes it all work in real-world conditions (rainstorm and all!).

👀 Watch ’til the end to see how Neil:
✔ Shoots handheld (yup, no tripod!)
✔ Keeps his subject sharp across frames
✔ Works with tricky lighting and weather changes
✔ Uses MagMod modifiers to shape light that looks natural, clean, and cinematic

🖥️ Gear Used:
— MagMod Beauty Dish
— Godox AD200
— Sigma 105mm f/1.4
— Nikon Camera w/ Back Button Focus setup
— Lightroom + Photoshop for editing

👥 Featuring: ‪@NeilRedfern‬ @eleganceedgewmeg @ and @helenwilliamsphotography

⚡️ Got questions? Drop them in the comments and Neil will occasionally check in to reply!

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Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & What to Expect
04:25 – 5 Essential Tips for Bokeh Panoramas / Brenizer Method
09:11 – Behind the Scenes: On Location Shooting
16:32 – Final Results
16:53 – Lightroom & Photoshop Editing Tips
23:49 – Wrap-Up