Studio photography is capture picture under well-controlling of light such as soft light, hard light, hair light and background. Hard light is generated by a small or far-away light and result in strong shadow. Example of hard lights are the sun(not small but quite far away) and bare bulbs. Soft light is generated by a large diffuse light and results in shadow-free images because there are many paths from the source to the object. Examples of soft light are an overcast sky, a north-facing window close to the subject, a bulb reflected off an umbrella placed close to the subject.
Studio Set Up
Actual we need at least 2 lights : a main light and background light. It is best to use a soft box on the main light, as it will create a much softer light than a umbrella. A background light or a hair light is needed to create separation between the background and the subject. Otherwise, the photograph will look flat. Another light as a fill light would be nice to fill in some shadow. However the reflector will do the job. Or making a large piece of styrofoam or white carboard.
Flash Metering
A device that measure ambient light, light ratio, calculates how many pops of lower-powered studio strobe system. Flash Metering helps us to set our camera to get right exposure.
Umbrella Vs Softbox
The umbrella sends light everywhere, trying to gel a backgroung light with something other. Whereas, softbox sends very little light to the background.
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