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How to Use Barn Door Lighting for Dramatic Portraits

We often associate portraiture with soft, flattering light, but there’s plenty of room for using “harsh” light to add a bit of moodiness to our portraits as well. It really depends on the purpose of the shoot. In fact, fashion photographers often prefer using harsh lighting with little diffusion to make their portraits more dramatic. One tool in particular that works especially well for creating more dramatic lighting is known as a “barn door.” …
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SLR Lounge: Training for the World's Best Wedding and Portrait Photographer broke the news in on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
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