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I like to post lighting breakdowns of my favorite scenes.
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Sep 7, 2021
One⚡️Light
Another super simple but effective one-light setup.


Aug 5, 2021
Balancing for Windows
Time of day played a huge role in this setup. It’s important to balance your color temperature and exposure so the shot doesn't look "lit".


Aug 5, 2021
Blue Light = Science
This was a fun mock surgery scene we shot for CU Anschutz. We used lights and art direction to make a convincing location!


Jul 21, 2021
The Dreaded Mirrored-Surface Product
Reflective surfaces always pose some challenges, but if your bounce and negative fill are larger than your subject, you’ll be in good shape.


May 19, 2021
Chimera OctaPlus to the Rescue
Hey what’s in that gravy boat?? This frame is from a series of color stories I worked on a while back. I’m particularly fond of this one...


May 12, 2021
The Power of Negative Fill
This is one of my favorite frames from a recent shoot with Saucony and an all-star production team. We modified window light with some...
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