Portrait Photography

carewhenchangingmodifierssuchassnootsandreflectors
as these can become hot also.

Theflashbulbiswherethetrue‘white’lightisproduced
when the shutter is depressed on the camera; this is
normallyasmallringofglasssurroundingthemodelling
lamp.

TREAT THE FLASH BULB WITH CARE

Be careful never to touch the flash bulb. They are

extreamlyhotwhenfired,andtouchingthemcandamage

theglass.Theyareextremelyfragileandrelativelycostly

toreplace.Thelifespanoftheflashheadisdependenton

thepoweroutputandthefrequencyoffiring;howeverthis

can be compromised if touched.

LIGHTING ACCESSORIES AND

MODIFIERS

Themainadvantagewhenshootingwithinthestudioisthe
vastarrayoflightingaccessoriesandmodifiersyouhaveat
yourdisposaltocontrolthewayyouwanttousethelight
totelltheportraitofthesitter.Somemodifierscreatesoft
lighting while others are designed to produce harsh
lighting, and each will have a use in a studio environment.

Spill

Spillsaregenerallysuppliedwiththelightingkit,asthey
fitsomeoftheothermodifiersontotheouterrimorinside;