#strobist technique

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DIY Black Background Portraits

To get black backgrounds, I’ve done it the time consuming way in Photoshop - carefully outlining my subject, using the Refine Edge Tool, and then replacing the background with black. PAINFUL.

EPBOT has come out with a new portable way to take photos with a black background using the “Strobist Technique” or “Invisible Black Backdrop”.

EPBOT has a link to a fantastic tutorial, links for their gear, and lots of tips here.

You can also google “Invisible Black Backdrop” and “Strobist  Portraits” to get links to more tutorials,

Here is an example of the Strobist Technique from EPBOT’s post: same location and background, different Cons, different Belles.