How to Get a Pure White Background Using the Inverse Square Law | Ask David Bergman

Today's question from Nathaniel B. is, “When shooting portraits, I have trouble getting a pure white background. I’ve heard a little about the inverse square law, but I’m not sure exactly how to use it. Can you help?” Go to http://www.AskDavidBergman.com to submit your own photo question, see David's gear list, and view the episode archive. SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ ✘ PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED: Canon EOS R Mirrorless Full Frame Digital Camera Body https://www.adorama.com/car.html?kbid=66043 Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM Zoom Lens https://www.adorama.com/car28702.html?kbid=66043 Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 Black Aluminum Tripod with MVH502AH Pro Video Head https://www.adorama.com/bg055xprob52.html?kbid=66043 CLAR Illumi Max 500 High Power 5600K LED Light https://www.adorama.com/clilmax500sl.html?kbid=66043 Glow EZ Lock Octa Quick XL Softbox With Bowens Mount (48") https://www.adorama.com/glsbez48octa.html?kbid=66043 #whitebackground #learnphotography #adorama __________________________________ 00:00 Intro 01:16 Set.A.Light 3D virtual studio software 03:10 What is the inverse square law for photography? 04:39 Using the inverse square law to control your background 08:03 Other ways to use the inverse square law __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ Twitter https://twitter.com/adorama ➥ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/adoramaxp ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Podcast https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-podcast# __________________________________ Get more information about David's #shootfromthepit live concert photography workshops at http://www.ShootFromThePit.com One-on-One consultations with David: https://www.askdavidbergman.com/1on1/ Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidbergman/ David's "From the Vault" on YouTube: https://bit.ly/BergmanFTV set.a.light 3D virtual studio software https://bit.ly/BergmanSAL Exclusive promo code for 15% OFF: BERGMAN-15 __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!