Matthew Jordan Smith on Selecting the Right Light

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Matthew Jordan Smith has long used Profoto to get his signature lighting effects on his well-known portraiture. In a recent article he wrote for pixiq.com, Smith details which gear he uses and why.

Stating “there are no fast rules,” when it comes to lighting, Smith outlines some general guidelines which help formulate a unique approach to the gear he choses for each portrait based on sex, weight, eyes, skin texture, facial symmetry, etc.

Citing the Profoto Magnum Reflector, Softlight Reflector, and the 7 inch Grid Reflector as critical to achieving key lighting for his various sessions.

Check out “How to Select the Right Light” by Matthew Jordan Smith at pixiq.com for the entire story. You can see more of Smith’s work at his site and his blog.