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Yousuf Karsh
Martin Luther King (1929-1968), 1962

 

Two different light sources are available to studio (or indoor) photographers: tungsten and electronic flash. Tungsten light provides continuous light. Flash provides a sudden burst of light. Each system has its advantages. Most studio photographers use both systems, often in combination with reflectors to bounce the light. Many studio lighting setups recreate natural lighting conditions.