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Soft Portrait with Pink Gradient Background

2-light Two independent lights, one for soft, broad subject illumination and another for a coloured gradient background. lighting setup for beauty / portrait with a Clean, soft, flattering, and vibrant. mood using Large umbrella with a diffuser, Strip light with a pink colour gel.

2 lightsTwo independent lights, one for soft, broad subject illumination and another for a coloured gradient background.Clean, soft, flattering, and vibrant.beauty
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Soft Portrait with Pink Gradient Background — lighting diagram
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Overview

A two-light setup featuring a large umbrella diffuser for soft frontal key light and a strip light with a pink gel for a vibrant background gradient.

Gear & modifiers

  • Large umbrella with a diffuser
  • Strip light with a pink colour gel

AI notes

Light 1: Large diffused umbrella, placed directly in front and slightly above camera for soft facial shadows, smooth skin, controlled highlights, gentle chin shadow, clean catchlights, and even exposure. Light 2: Strip light with pink gel, placed behind model, aimed towards lower backdrop for a pink gradient. Camera: Canon R6 Mark II with 24-105mm f/4 lens. Settings: 1/160 sec, f/9, ISO 100.

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