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Clamshell Lighting: My Favorite Setup for Fast, Flattering Headshots

Clamshell Lighting: My Favorite Setup for Fast, Flattering Headshots

by Stanley LearyMay 27, 2026May 27, 2026

On May 26, while teaching at the School of Photography with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Dunham, Quebec, Canada, I spent time showing students one of the most practical lighting setups I know: clamshell…

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