Lighting setup
2-light Balanced lighting with some contrast using a single strobe and a V-flat for fill. lighting setup for catalogue / fashion with a Professional and focused. mood using Bowl reflector, White V-flat, warm colour gel.
This video demonstrates a simple two-light setup for achieving a golden hour look in studio photography. The photographer uses a single bowl reflector and a cutter (v-flat) to shape the light and create a flattering portrait with warm tones and soft shadows. Another light with a warm colour gel tilted upwards to give an overall warm fill. The final result is a beautiful golden-lit portrait of a woman in traditional attire.
Key light: left and above subject. Fill light: top bounce, warm colour ge
A single bowl reflector is used as the key light, positioned to the left and slightly above the subject. A white v-flat acts as a fill on the right side. Another light with a warm colour gel tilted upwards to give an overall warm fill. The background is a seamless golden-brown paper.
White balance is likely set to flash or a custom white balance to accurately render colors despite the warm lighting effect.
2 lights · Elegant, glamorous, sophisticated, editorial.
2 lights · Dreamy, warm, cinematic, nostalgic, fashion-forward, dark moody.
2 lights · Clean, soft, flattering, and vibrant.