Look Ma no flash! How to create a studio look portrait using daylight

Yes, you CAN create a gorgeous studio look using natural daylight. Find out how.

In this tutorial, Gina will show you:

  • The super simple technique she uses to create a studio look using daylight
  • How the camera’s light meter works
  • Her favourite hacks to get accurate skin tone readings in heavily backlit portraits
  • How to focus a heavily backlit portrait
  • How to edit a heavily backlit portrait
  • Advanced skin retouching.

This is a jam-packed tutorial full of essential info for perfect lighting in daylight.

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Gina Milicia is one of the most widely known and respected photographers in Australia. She is the master of capturing that ‘magical moment’... READ MORE

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