The latest post in the Lighting 102 series is up and it’s all about Cross lighting, exposure Balance and Sculpting with light. You can read the entire article here.

The sample photo shows how 2 simply placed light sources can produce dramatic results. Although the photo would be cool with just the big light source from the right, adding the snooted strobe to light the face makes it better. By seeing the expression on his face it changes the feel of the photo.

The assignment given by Strobist is to produce a photo using directional light and then throwing in some restricted light to add interest.

You could shoot a portrait with just a slit of light going across the eyes.

Or maybe an underexposed shot of a flower with a small beam of light highlighting the center.

Use your imagination and create something beautiful.