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A Guide to Studio Lights in Photography
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A Two-Light Portrait Setup That Gives Consistent and Flattering Results
Well-known portrait photographer and YouTuber Manny Ortiz made this 5.5-minute video in which he shares his go-to beauty lighting setup that guarantees stunning and flattering studio portraits time and time again.
When it comes to studio portrait photography setups, the sky is the limit. Photographers can use complex arrangements of multiple lights to achieve stunning results, but for those who prefer a simpler approach, Ortiz's tutorial demonstrates a two-light setup that delivers reliable results. If Ortiz had to pick one studio light setup for the rest of the year, he says this would be the one.
For his two lights, Ortiz uses a C-stand, which has an additional leg that allows him to mount the second light on. This means that both lights are mounted on one stand and can be easily moved around either in the studio or on location.
In the video above, Ortiz uses two Westcott FJ400 Strobe lights with a Westcott FJ-X2M Universal Wireless trigger on his camera which allows seamless control of both lights.
For the main light -- directly above the model's head and angled down -- Ortiz has a 36-inch Westcott softbox, while the bottom light has a Westcott 1×4′ Rapid Box Switch Strip mounted on it.
Shot using two strobes
The positioning of both lights and their distance from the background is important, says Ortiz. During the first few test shots, he advises to look out for catchlights in the subject's eyes and whether the background needs to be darker or lighter. To make the background darker, the subject and the lights simply need to be moved a few steps farther away from it.
For this shot, Ortiz's main focus was to remove any ambient light present in his studio, which he did by using 1/400s, ISO 100, and adjusted his aperture so he cannot see the model on his rear screen anymore, which means that none of the lights present in the studio affect the exposure of the shot.
SOOC shot using one light and a reflector
Although using a reflector instead of a second light would be the cheaper option, it is also more limiting. Using two lights gives the photographer precise control of each light and both can be tweaked to achieve the desired result and it creates a more balanced effect on the skin, too. This also means that there is less retouching to do not just on the subject's skin but also on the background which comes out in a more even color if shot with two lights.
To see the position each light was angled and how Ortiz posed his model, take a look at the video above. More of Ortiz's YouTube videos can be seen on his channel and his portfolio can be viewed on his Instagram page.
Image credits: Both images by Manny Ortiz and used with permission.
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Understand Light: How to Photograph White on White and Black on Black
Taking photos of white subjects on white backgrounds or black subjects on black backgrounds is a skill that requires photographers to skillfully bend light in various ways. Photographer Zach Sutton has shared tips on what works best in each scenario.
Also the editor for Lensrentals, Sutton specializes in commercial beauty photography and has extensive experience in studio work. In a recent article, Sutton explains how to approach these tricky lighting situations that can appear daunting for, in particular, beginners.
First of all, even for photographers who primarily use natural light, it is important to understand how that light bounces or is absorbed and thus affects the subject. A simple demonstration of both a white and a black V-flat -- which consists of two large foam boards -- shows the effect the positioning of each of the boards has on the subject's face.
The ability to drastically modify the light with the use of foamboards helps photographers control unwanted light spillage, Sutton explains. For example, if shot with a white background and with two black V-flats positioned on either side of the subject, they will ensure that the backdrop light doesn't spill onto the subject. Similarly, with a black backdrop, V-flats help control the light spill so it doesn't light the backdrop.
When it comes to shooting white on white, the distance between the subject and the backdrop plays an important role. The farther away the subject is placed from the background, the easier it is to prevent light spill onto either of them. This also means that photographers can better control how each element is lit and avoid blown-out highlights. This is also where a histogram comes in handy as it helps monitor that outcome.
Five-foot octobox camera right. Canon 5D Mark IV and Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8L IS Lighting diagram for the photo above
In a similar manner to how highlights are controlled in a white-on-white scenario, for black-on-black shots, photographers have to pay attention to the shadows. Sutton advises using tools that help control light spills -- such as Snoots, Barndoors, and flags -- as each one of them will assist in different lighting scenarios.
Example of how to properly shoot black on black. Large Octobox camera right. Canon 5d Mark IV & Canon 100mm Macro f/2.8L IS Lighting diagram for the photo above
Sutton also recommends photographers turn on and use their modeling lights to get a visual representation of where the light goes, which can help to fine-tune the rim lights. Another technique that helps avoid light spills is to feather the light, which means that the edge of the lights is used to create a better light fall-off.
As with most techniques, the more photographers learn and experiment with complex scenarios such as white on white and black on black, the more knowledge and tools they will be able to add to their expertise in the future. To cover different variables that affect the photographic outcome, Sutton has also shared advice on how the light placement alters the subject and even how individual flash tube shape and position changes the light quality.
More of Sutton's photography can be found on his website and Instagram and additional photography tips can be found on the LensRentals Blog.
Image credits: All images by Zach Sutton and used with permission.
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