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For photographers stepping into prism work — notes on technique, light, and the craft of seeing. The deeper material lives in the Infinite Prisms eBook.

How to Use a Glass Prism for Boudoir Portrait Photography

Apr 27, 2026 · Tutorial

How to Use a Glass Prism for Boudoir Portrait Photography

Where to start with prism photography. A beginner-friendly walkthrough — light setup, prism placement, lens choice, common mistakes, and what separates a happy accident from a controlled refraction.

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Galina with prism — in-frame composition

MAY 19, 2026 · TECHNIQUE

THE THREE PRISM POSITIONS MOST PHOTOGRAPHERS NEVER TRY

Where to go after you've mastered the standard hold. Three under-used prism positions — light interception, point-on rotation, and in-frame composition — and what each one unlocks that the rainbow streak can't.

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