Ring light

Ringflitser · Light

A circular light source mounted around the lens that gives shadow-free, even light.

Ring lights are popular in beauty and make-up photography for their shadow-free light and the distinctive circular catchlight. They produce flat, even light that flatters skin. For portraits at distance, the ring light can give a pale, low-contrast look; combine with a second light source for depth.

Tools that help with this:

Golden Hour & Blue Hour Indicative Light Meter

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