What is a Ring Light?VideoVideoOctober 26, 2020Ring Light Photography Behind the ScenesA ring light is a simple lighting tool that is commonly used for beauty shots, portraits, and macro photography. It features a number of small bulbs forming a circle or just one circular fluorescent bulb. When used in photography, it creates an attractive catch light on a subject’s eyes. At the same time, it emits even, diffused lighting that helps eliminate shadows. You can position this light in front of the subject, with the camera situated in the middle of the ring.Smaller ring lights can also be mounted on the camera lens for macro photography.What is a ring light used for? Model in front of Ring LightOften times photography and videography applications are top uses for a ring light. You can utilize it for portraiture, macro photography and other applications that involve close-up work with only one subject, such as in fashion or food photography. It also serves as an economical lighting t...
