Lighting setup

Overhead Softbox Fashion Shoot on White

1-light Clean, even, soft light. lighting setup for catalogue / e-commerce with a Fashion-forward, clean, modern. mood using Parabolic softbox.

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Lighting diagram
Overhead Softbox Fashion Shoot on White — lighting diagram

Complete setup guide

What this setup creates

A single overhead softbox creates soft, even lighting for a fashion shoot against a seamless white background. The model is wearing a blue striped shirt and red leggings. The video details setting up the light and includes the final shots.

Light placement

One light overhead and slightly in front of the model.

How to build it

A single Godox SK400 strobe with a Godox parabolic softbox is positioned directly overhead and slightly in front of the model. The continuous light setup ensures soft but defined shadows.

Lighting style
Clean, even, soft light.
Key light
45 degree
Light quality
Soft light, Diffused
Shadows
Clean shadows, Flat lighting
Background
Seamless backdrop
Colour
Neutral
Visual mood
Fashion-forward, Commercial clean, Natural

Camera settings

From the tutorial
Aperture
f/9
Shutter speed
1/160s
ISO
160
Focal length
24-105mm

Lens is 24-105mm f/4. White balance was not specified in the video; assuming an appropriate setting for studio flash.

Gear & modifiers

  • Parabolic softbox
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