Instructor Insights: Lighting with Paul Mobley

Over the years I've worked with the most elaborate lighting equipment and setups one could imagine. There are SO many times when the right situation arises and you don't have access to your lights. What's a person to do? I'll tell you, some of my BEST images have come from improvising. Working with whatever is available. Flashlights, car lights, lighters, candles, bed sheets. The list goes on and on. One thing that I always keep with me is a pocket mirror. Yes, a pocket mirror.

A pocket mirror can put out more light than you can imagine. If used properly, you get amazing results. This photo was taken with a 3 inch piece of reflective mirror. I mistakenly left my strobes at the studio. It ended up on the cover of my book. Sometimes things just happen for a reason!!!

My tip of the day... leave your strobes at home and work with alternative light. Be daring, you might be surprised!

You can learn plenty more from Paul in his workshop
People of Character: Capturing the Soul of a Portrait
March 21-27, 2010 

Visit his web site www.paulmobleystudio.com and blog www.mobleyshoots.com to see what he's up to.