I'm a big fan of something that not only looks good, but is functional and works straight out of the box. Hobolite Avant Max is terrific.

If you’re truly exploring portrait photography, then at some point you’ll start to consider versatility. Natural light is amazing, be it backlight sun or the soft light of an overcast day.

Lastly, make your light source larger to achieve softer light. Make sure to watch the full tutorial to see how he was able to achieve his full-length portrait goals. You may be able to get ideas for ...