Lighting setup

Studio Portrait with Octabox and Rim Light

2-light Soft key light with pronounced rim light and colored background. lighting setup for fashion / portrait with a Informative mood using Octabox with grid, Bare bulb.

2 lightsSoft key light with pronounced rim light and colored background.Informativefashion
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Studio Portrait with Octabox and Rim Light — lighting diagram

Overview

A male photographer demonstrates a three-light studio setup for a female model, using a large octabox as key and a smaller light as rim,. The final image shows a sophisticated portrait with soft, contrasted lighting.

Gear & modifiers

  • Octabox with grid
  • Bare bulb

AI notes

The key light is a large octagonal softbox with a grid, positioned slightly off-center as described by the photographer. A smaller light acts as a continuous rim/backlight.

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