How to light a headshot using a beauty dish

You beauty! Learn the best way to use your beauty dish.

For this shoot, Gina photographed actor, singer, dancer and model (quadruple threat!) Timothy Springs using a beauty dish.

In this tutorial, Gina will show you:

  • The best position for a beauty dish
  • How to use a reflector with the beauty dish
  • How to direct your model
  • How to add light to the background using gels.

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