21 Brilliant Examples of Using Mist, Dust and Smoke in Portraiture

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If you're looking to create a sense of atmosphere in a portrait photograph, an effective option can be to add smoke, mist or dust in combination with directional lighting. The results can be great. Check out some of these great examples and share your own efforts in the comments section!

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Rob is the founder of Light Stalking. His love for photography started as a child with a Kodak Instamatic and pushed him into building this fantastic place all these years later, and you can get to know him better here.
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