Put A Ring (Light) On It: A Quick Intro to Ring Flash Photography

When it comes to photographic lighting, ring light flashes rank pretty high up on the list of contentious topics between photographers. The mere mention of them can be enough to trigger some strobists to the point that they end up breaking into tirades. Years ago, ring lights were en vogue amongst beauty, fashion, and editorial photographers but fell out of favor as more directional lighting became de rigueur. Thanks to their widespread use by beauty bloggers, YouTubers, and reality television c...