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Les-Lee Lesch is a portrait and fashion photographer from Worcester, Western Cape, shooting bold, timeless, and emotive work from her own studio. From musicians to models to everyday clients, she creates images that are as much about the experience as the final frame
Balance your portrait lighting setups with ease. Learn how the Neewer 4-in-1 curved reflector fills harsh facial shadows and creates beautiful, professional eyelight catchlights using a simple clamshell lighting configuration.
If you want a consistent background that works across different subjects, a seamless paper backdrop is the most practical studio tool available. South African photographer @ibbygrams uses his for products, portraits, and food work — and the matte finish means less time fixing colour in post.
Master seven essential portrait lighting patterns, from butterfly and loop to Rembrandt, split, short, broad, and horror. Learn where to place the light, what to look for on the face, the mood each creates, and the faces each suits.
