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On-Camera Flash and Backlight Portrait

2-light Mixing on-camera flash with a continuous backlight for a dramatic and warm-toned result. lighting setup for catalogue / e-commerce with a The mood is warm, dramatic, and professional, with a touch of fashion-forward styling. mood using On-camera flash, DIGIPHOTO 450 Bi continuous video light.

2 lightsMixing on-camera flash with a continuous backlight for a dramatic and warm-toned result.The mood is warm, dramatic, and professional, with a touch of fashion-forward styling.catalogue
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On-Camera Flash and Backlight Portrait — lighting diagram

Overview

A male photographer demonstrates a portrait lighting setup using an on-camera flash as the key light and a continuous video light as a backlight on a female model.

Gear & modifiers

  • On-camera flash
  • DIGIPHOTO 450 Bi continuous video light

AI notes

The primary light is an on-camera flash providing direct, somewhat harsh illumination. A continuous video light acts as a backlight, creating warm highlights and lens flares in the final images. The background is a dark brown fabric.

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