Youtuber Run N Gun has put a great tutorial that gives you a quick-fire walk through 9 portrait lighting hacks in just 90-seconds. 

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"Light is the key to all photography - as you know, without light, there is no image. One skill that separates beginner photographers from the professionals is the ability to SEE LIGHT," says Run N Gun. "Using some of the photography light hacks in this 90-second run and gun tutorial, you can begin to See Light and how it can be manipulated to tell your story."

The 9 lighting tips included in the tutorial are:

1. Using mouth wash to change the colour of light
2. Changing a paper towel roll into a lighting snoot
3. Diffusing light with a plastic bag
4. Playing with prisms for creative shapes
5. Using a placemat to create interesting shapes
6. Fake fur makes for interesting shadow textures
7. A bag of water will change how light falls
8. Create more patterns with a pasta strainer
9. Post-It Notes aren't just for messages - use them to add colour to shots

You don't need strobes and expensive speedlights to use these tips either as light from a torch or even a smartphone will work just as well. 

What materials from your home do you use when capturing portraits? Leave your comments below.