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Where Great Lighting Actually Comes From: Two Methods That Work in the Real World
I keep a lighting journal. Every setup from every shoot gets a rough sketch, the modifier positions, the rough ratios, sometimes a note about what I was thinking when I built it. I started doing this because I noticed something uncomfortable: when I stepped into the studio without a clear visual in my head, I wasted an hour chasing a feeling I couldn’t name. The setup would be technically fine. The light would be even and flattering.