Portrait of a Cellist with Wireless Flash

Gary L. Friedman
Sep 1, 2018 · 3 min read

Light is everything in photography. It’s more important than sensor size, resolution, high ISO performance, or shooting RAW. Just as there’s no substitute for proper focusing, there’s no substitute for good light. Case in point: Have a look at this photo of a talented young cellist taken in ambient light below:

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Gary L. Friedman

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Gary L. Friedman is a professional photographer who runs the stock image website FriedmanArchives.com and has written many best-selling camera-specific books.

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