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Use a ring light to enhance your pictures

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A good picture is all about the lighting. You can really make or break an image with how it’s lit, not just for photos but for videos too. So remember: lighting, lighting, lighting! It’s important. That’s why a ring light can be a big help. P.S. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my disclosure for more information.

I like to use multi-light setups when I can, but a ring light is a great way to get solid lighting while minimizing shadows if you’re shooting a simple portrait.

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Ring lights are able to cast a full circle of light. Since the center is cut out, you can take the photo through its center. It is a diffused, or soft, lighting which is quite flattering for close-ups of the face, getting rid of shadows and evenly distributing the light.

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Some come with color filters that you can use to match to inside light (tungsten) or outside light (daylight). The effect of the ring light illuminates the eyes, and offers a flattering cover of light on the subject – and, it’s pretty easy to setup.

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You can get large or small ring lights, but just make sure the one you pick is stable and has a stand to connect to it and to hold a phone or camera, depending on what type of device you want to use to take photos or videos.

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