In this episode I share a really cool, super simple trick that will definitely up your lighting game. And this trick is not just for beginners. In fact, there are times that I still use this trick even after more than 40 years of working with lighting. I call it the five-foot rule, actually, I hate rules, so let’s go with the five-foot guide.

You will hear me break down the step-by-step of this elegant portrait lighting arrangement and how easy it is to set up and work with.

Remember hat photographing people is 80 percent psychology and 20 percent photography, so you need to simplify the photography stuff as much as possible.

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this show. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this show.

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Photographers tend to do the shoot, find a few images they like, celebrate, and then file the images away and move on. They rarely take the time to consider the failures. To ask why they don’t like that image? They don’t consider how they could have improved it?

A normal workflow for most photographers, myself included, is to shoot images and then return home and download them to the computer. Then we eagerly cull through the shoot to find the best image or images. Then we process them and either deliver them and post them to social media. When we are done with this, we file the images away, sometimes never to be viewed again. That is a missed opportunity to improve your photography.

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TOGCHAT Resources

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Join the TOGCHAT Photography Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers

My calendar of upcoming Live-Online Photography Presentations https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

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WANNA SEE MY GEAR? https://tog.chat/gear

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FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this show. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker, a TetherTools Pro and a StellaPro Champion of Light. These companies do provide me with various pieces of gear that I frequently discuss or mention, however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this show.

Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

You can read: The problem with “Fix it in post” and “Get it right in the camera” on my website at: https://www.joeedelman.com/fix-it-in-post/

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast on iTunes or any platform that allows reviews, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

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Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations:

10 Tips to find your photographic style. Is it important to have a photography style?

FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary photographer, a Delkin Image Maker and TetherTools Pro. These companies have provided various pieces of gear that were used in this video however all words and opinions are my own, and I was not asked to produce this video.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live 

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

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Use this link to receive $25 off your new PPA membership and attend Imaging USA 2021 Right AT Home for FREE and Imaging USA 2022 also for FREE.

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FTC Disclosure: Spiffy Gear has supplied products for review in exchange for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own. No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live 

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

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This episode of TOGCHAT LIVE is sponsored by Spiffy Gear. Use the discount code TOGCHAT15 to receive a 15% discount on all purchases until October 3rd, 2020.

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast on iTunes or any platform that allows reviews, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

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My Home Studio Video

ClickCon Nation | August 2020 – May 2021 | Virtual Conference

Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations:

FTC Disclosure: Spiffy Gear has supplied products for review in exchange for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own. No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live 

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

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LET’S CONNECT

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Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

This episode of TOGCHAT LIVE is sponsored by Spiffy Gear. Use the discount code TOGCHAT15 to receive a 15% discount on all purchases until October 3rd, 2020.

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast in iTunes or any platform that allows reviews, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

Links for this episode:

ClickCon Nation | August 2020 – May 2021 | Virtual Conference

Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations:

FTC Disclosure: Spiffy Gear has supplied products for review in exchange for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own. No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live 

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

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LET’S CONNECT

- Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://tog.chat/instagram

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Support the show

This episode of TOGCHAT LIVE is sponsored by PPA (Professional Photographers of America)

Receive $25 off your new PPA membership: https://www.ppa.com/join/joe-edelman

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ImagingUSA 2021

National Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Sony Alpha Female+ Grant Program

Olympus Break Free Program

Spiffy Gear LED Bracelets

Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations

Facebook Groups

The I Shoot People Photographers Group

The TOGKNOWLEDGE Group

FTC Disclosure: PPA (Professional Photographers of America) has paid for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own, and I am a dues paying member of the organization.

No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer however all words and opinions are my own.

#TOGCHAT #PhotographyPodcast #PPAAmbassador

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live  

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

==========================

LET’S CONNECT

- Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://tog.chat/instagram

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This episode of TOGCHAT LIVE is sponsored by PPA (Professional Photographers of America)

Receive $25 off your new PPA membership: https://www.ppa.com/join/joe-edelman

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PhotoPlus Expo 2020

ImagingUSA 2021

Top 10 Selling Cameras In Japan

Professional Photographer Magazine Hot Ones for 2020

Portrait Shadow Manipulation AI

Sony Webcam Software

Olympus Webcam Software

Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations

Build Your Personal Brand to Build Your Photography Business

The full calendar of presentations

Facebook Groups

The I Shoot People Photographers Group

The TOGKNOWLEDGE Group

FTC Disclosure: PPA (Professional Photographers of America) has paid for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own, and I am a dues paying member of the organization.

No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer however all words and opinions are my own.

#TOGCHAT #PhotographyPodcast #PPAAmbassador

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live  

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

==========================

LET’S CONNECT

- Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://tog.chat/instagram

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

This episode of TOGCHAT LIVE is sponsored by PPA (Professional Photographers of America)

Receive $25 off your new PPA membership: https://www.ppa.com/join/joe-edelman

Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations:

https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/

Facebook Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/togknowledge/

FTC Disclosure: PPA (Professional Photographers of America) has paid for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own, and I am a dues paying member of the organization.

No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer however all words and opinions are my own.

#TOGCHAT #PhotographyPodcast #PPAAmbassador

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live  

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

==========================

LET’S CONNECT

- Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://tog.chat/instagram

- Like & Follow on FACEBOOK:  https://tog.chat/facebook

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Looking for a PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR?

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SHOP FOR TOGSWAG℠

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Support the show (https://paypal.me/joeedelman)

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

This episode of TOGCHAT LIVE is sponsored by PPA (Professional Photographers of America)

Receive $25 off your new PPA membership: https://www.ppa.com/join/joe-edelman

Darktable: https://www.darktable.org/

Oakland Museum of California showcases the work of Dorothea Lange:

https://dorothealange.museumca.org/

16 Frames by David Hume Kennerly

https://kennerly.com/

Upcoming LIVE Interactive Online Photography Presentations:

How to make a photography website that gets you hired https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/photography-website/

The Psychology and Techniques behind Photographing Beauty https://www.joeedelman.com/edu/photographing-beauty/

Facebook Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/ispphotographers/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/togknowledge/

FTC Disclosure: PPA (Professional Photographers of America) has paid for its mentions in this program. All words and opinions are my own, and I am a dues paying member of the organization.

No other sponsors have paid for advertising or mentions in this video. I am an Olympus Visionary sponsored photographer however all words and opinions are my own.

#TOGCHAT #PhotographyPodcast #PPAAmbassador

Thank you for listening to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast!

If you subscribe to the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review the show to help me move up in the rankings so that other photographers can find me.

I hope you will join me every WEDNESDAY at 6:00pm ET (USA) for a LIVE episode of TOGCHAT™. https://tog.chat/live  

Each weekly episode of TOGCHAT™ photography podcast includes 60 action packed minutes of Photography News and Tips with the emphasis on the HOW’S and WHY’S behind making consistently great photographs. Don’t miss the popular Photo Q&A with YOUR questions and MY answers in real time!

==========================

LET’S CONNECT

- Follow on INSTAGRAM: https://tog.chat/instagram

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