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From film, to music to photography diverse art and artists have the ability to breath new life into every medium - this is evident when viewing the entries for the Sony World Photography Awards, "the most celebrated and diverse photography competitions in the world."

In many of my shoots over the last year, I have opted to use only LED continuous lights over my strobes, and I can only see that trend continuing. Here's why I think you ought to consider LEDs if you haven't tried them yet. Portability Both on and off Set Ryan Beatty shot for FAULT Magazine. My R3 set to its coolest Kelvin is off camera right, then a small LED on a lightstand

Firelit portrait by Philipp Kühne, use of fire to light the subject. Creates a warm, calm effect in the photo through colours.

'Erratic' January Beauty Daily shot by Rene Vaile. Hair: KMS California Hairplay Anti-Humidity seal Makeup: Napoleon Perdis China Doll foundation Dana wears vintage biker jacket Hair by Marc...

Girl holding lantern up to her face in the late evening light. Shot in Latvia.

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