Why you need a Fresnel for Portrait Photography

In today's video I am going to discuss what a Fresnel is, and how it shapes light. Long a staple of the film industry, a Fresnel a great choice the next time you want to create hard light that resembles sunlight, yet is more forgiving – making it the perfect choice for a beauty photoshoot.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Mole-Richardson 407
03:12 Bowens 200mm Fresnel
05:58 Nanlite FL-20G
09:00 Conclusions

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Model:   / josiah.flager  


GEAR
Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2 https://bhpho.to/3cf4RfL
Studio Titan Sidekick stand https://bhpho.to/3PoL4Zl

Rolling Stand
Studio Titan America Camera Stand Portable Side Kick 3-section STA-06-093 Full Option Kit https://bhpho.to/3PoL4Zl



Camera Gear:
Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3vPGmeb
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM https://amzn.to/3tHbPxm


Lighting Gear:
Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Monolight https://amzn.to/2PzMLGP

Elinchrom ONE flash https://adorama.rfvk.net/5bZgYL

Nanlite FL-20G https://nanlite.pxf.io/QOrBmo

Elinchrom Speedring to Bowens Mount Converter Adapter Ring https://amzn.to/3BXeTgb


Elinchrom Rotalux Stripbox 35x90cm https://amzn.to/3nUwD3M

This video was shot with a
Canon Cinema EOS C70
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Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3vPGmeb

Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS Macro STM
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Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens https://amzn.to/3o3BZK0

and lit with a

Nanlite Forza 720 LED Spot Light https://nanlite.pxf.io/AoVrzo

Music: Evolution and Going Higher by Bensound http://bensound.com/