Light It

Issue #13 introduces a first for our publications—a video feature on lighting for DSLR video by Washington, D.C., photographer Douglas Sonders. Video is fast becoming a mainstay for shooters, so getting tips on where to begin from Douglas can help us bridge that gap in this area.
Jason Groupp gets us going on the wedding side of things by showing us how we can use light throughout the day: before the wedding, during the ceremony, the first dance, bridal party photos, etc.
Erik Valind covers the essentials of lighting small groups with small flashes, and Kevin Ames shows his setup for full-length shots of a model, creating separation between her and the background.
Tom Bol and a friend do a little fly fishing photo shoot at the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado.
The ever-ingenious Larry Becker takes us through making some DIY flash gels.

Finally, Scott Kelby uses a bright wraparound edge light for a beauty-style portrait, then he shows how to create a solid-gray background.