If ever there was a stream that is going to inspire you to go and grab your camera and start shooting for the pure love of photography and creativity, this is the one.

We are joined for Live Stream 51 by one of the most exciting and creative duos in the Flash Masters community: Andres and Tabitha of Art by Light Photography, based in Florida. Andres is a commercial and portrait photographer with a background in production work. Tabitha is a makeup artist with a talent for conjuring the most extraordinary looks. Together they are an absolute dream team and the images they create at home, in their own space, with simple gear, are genuinely breathtaking.

In this stream Andres walks us through their creative portrait setups including their iconic Mylar reflections, multi-light gel arrangements, and how they experiment and shoot together whenever inspiration strikes, even if Andreas has just come home from a 12-hour wedding. Their commitment to shooting for the love of it is infectious and their results speak for themselves.

This stream will light a fire under you to pick up your camera and just play. Do not miss it. 🎉

The top 5 things you will learn by watching this stream:

1. How to use multiple gels and lights for creative studio portraits. Andres walks through his multi-light gel setups including how he uses directional lights together at low power to create extraordinary layered colour effects without spill or hotspots.
2. How to shoot creative portraits in your own home with minimal space. Several of their most striking images were created in a regular room: a brilliant reminder that you do not need a professional studio to create professional-quality work.
3. Why keeping your lights close and at low power can transform your images. Andreas explains how keeping lights very close to the subject at low power gives him precise control, reduces spill onto the background, and creates the dramatic, focused look he is known for.
4. How to use foam board, fabrics, and everyday objects as creative light modifiers. Andres shares a practical challenge for photographers to try at home - cutting shapes into foam board to create beautiful light patterns, a brilliant and low-cost way to experiment with light.
5. Why shooting personal creative projects makes you a better photographer. Andres and Tabitha's commitment to picking up the camera for the pure joy of it, regardless of how long the day has been, is one of the most inspiring takeaways from this stream, and a reminder that the best photographers never stop playing.

To find out more about Andres and Tabitha's work, please visit their website: https://www.artbylightphotography.com/