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Elegant Studio Portrait with Rim and Softbox Lighting

2-light Rim lights from each side create a strong outline. Reflector fills shadows on the right side of the face and shimmer adds face light from left side. lighting setup for catalogue / e-commerce with a Sophisticated and elegant, with a clean and polished aesthetic. mood using Bare bulb/small diffuser (rim lights), Silver reflector, Shimmer.

2 lightsRim lights from each side create a strong outline. Reflector fills shadows on the right side of the face and shimmer adds face light from left side.Sophisticated and elegant, with a clean and polished aesthetic.catalogue

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Elegant Studio Portrait with Rim and Softbox Lighting — lighting diagram

Complete setup guide

What this setup creates

A studio portrait of a female subject, featuring two rim lights, and a reflector and a shimmer for fill. The subject is dressed in a formal sequined jacket and tie, shot against a black background for a sophisticated and dramatic look.

Light placement

Two rim lights from back-left and back-right, one reflector from front-right and one shimmer from front-left.

How to build it

The background transitions from a neutral gray during setup to pure black in the final output, enhancing the dramatic effect and making the subject stand out. The rim lights create a strong separation from the background.

Lighting style: Rim lights from each side create a strong outline. Reflector fills shadows on the right side of the face and shimmer adds face light from left side.
Key light: 45 degree
Light quality: Soft light, Diffused, Low contrast
Shadows: Clean shadows, Moody
Background: Pure black, Seamless backdrop
Colour: Neutral
Visual mood: Luxury, Premium, Commercial clean, Dramatic

Camera settings

Suggested starting point

Aperture: f/8
Shutter speed: 1/160s
ISO: 100
Focal length: 85mm
White balance: Flash

Inferred standard studio portrait settings for even exposure and sharp detail. White balance set to 'Flash' assuming strobes for key light, though not explicitly seen.

Gear & modifiers

Bare bulb/small diffuser (rim lights)
Silver reflector
Shimmer

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