Photography
HOW TO USE A RING LIGHT
HOW TO USE A RING LIGHT ( Rings)
A ring light is a simple, relatively inexpensive way to get started with studio photography – and with the right approach, it can look really, really good. Here are just a few photos I’ve taken using a ring light:
But how can you use a ring light to create portraits like these? And furthermore, how can you go beyond standard ring light photography to capture photos that stand out from the crowd?
What is a ring light?
A ring light is a circular, ring-shaped light designed to be placed directly in front of a subject. You then position your camera in the center of the ring and capture your photos.
Here is a standard external ring light, photographed from the back (left) and front (right):
There are two types of rings lights you should be familiar with:
Off-camera ring lights, which attach to an external light stand, offer a wide band of illumination, and include a large aperture into which a camera can fit.
TWO EXAMPLES OF RING LIGHT
Smartphone ring lights
These compact ring lights are designed to be attached to smartphones so they are ideal if you enjoy taking photos on the go with your phone. They are typically lightweight and portable, making them convenient for spontaneous content creation
Macro ring lights ( rings)
These are specialised ring lights designed for macro photography. They attach to the front of macro lenses and provide close-up illumination for small subjects. Hard light is poor for macro photography so ring lights are essential for reducing shadows and emiting a soft light perfect for capturing intricate details.