1.) A Tripod, To keep the camera still while you’re in the process of moving and creating the picture.

2.) A Person, So you have a subject to focus on in creating the picture.

3.) A Dark background, So you can capture the lights that are used in creating the image.

4.) A Speedlight, So your camera can capture only the light being flashed by the flashgun.

5.) Direction, Used so that the image doesn’t mix up the poses. having a sense of direction helps the picture come out better.

6.) Manual Mode Exposure, So you have control over how  much light is exposed to the camera during the shoot.

7.) Aperture Setting, a setting that captures just enough light. Not too much light, but also not too little because you still need to see the subject.

8.) Motivation, This project takes a lot of motivation because of how many times you will fail before you get everything correct.

9.)  Starting Small, it’s good to start out small so you don’t get a clustered mess out of your image. Small movements improve your chances of success in the beginning.

10.) A Timer, it’s good to have a timer so you know how much time your camera has been exposed. This makes it easier for future success, because you know how long to expose your camera.

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