SUMMARY
Photographer John Gress critiques his own past portraits to identify and correct common lighting mistakes. He addresses issues such as double catch lights, hot spots, and the difference between broad and short lighting, recommending specific techniques for improvement. Gress emphasizes practical solutions for both indoor and outdoor shoots, advocating for fixing errors in-camera whenever possible. He suggests photographers audit their own older work to identify similar flaws and accelerate learning.
TAKEAWAYS
Critiques own 15-year-old portraits to demonstrate common lighting errors.
Addresses double catch lights, hot spots, and lighting patterns.
Offers practical fixes for indoor and outdoor portrait lighting.
Emphasizes correcting mistakes in-camera for better results.