Lighting setup
2-light Dramatic, high contrast lighting with controlled spill. The octabox is partly collapsed for a parabolic effect. lighting setup for fashion / beauty with a Dramatic and editorial mood using Octabox with grid, V-flats (black), Umbrella with diffuser.
A photoshoot tutorial demonstrating a unique lighting setup for fashion photography, using a diffused umbrella and black V-flats to control light spill, resulting in a dramatic and moody portrait with soft, directional lighting and clean separation from the background using an octa with a grid. The video also features creative use of threads as a foreground element.
Key light is an umbrella with a diffuser to the front-right of the subject. V-flats are used for flagging. Backlight is an octa with a grid.
The key light is set far from the subject to achieve a specific light fall-off and prevent the background from being lit. The grid on the octabox and the black V-flats are crucial for controlling light spill and deepening shadows, enhancing the dramatic effect.
Standard studio settings for controlling ambient light and achieving sharp focus with good depth of field.
2 lights · Elegant, glamorous, sophisticated, editorial.
2 lights · Dreamy, warm, cinematic, nostalgic, fashion-forward, dark moody.
2 lights · Clean, soft, flattering, and vibrant.