In this episode, Mark Wallace uses speedlights and some simple light-shaping tools to create soft light for beautiful portraits. Mark uses a shoot-through umbrella, reflector with a grid, and a snoot to shape light in a small studio. This is a setup that can be modified to fit almost any studio and budget.
Interested in learning about some additional lighting setups that you can use to drastically improve the quality of your photography? Take a look at these guides on 42 West:
- Flash Photography Tips: How to Get Better Lighting with Camera Flashes
- Best Lighting Kits for Photography in 2021
- Key Lights, Fill Lights, Hair Lights and More: Different Lighting Uses For Studio Strobes
PRODUCTS USED:
- Nikon D750 DSLR Body
- Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S FX NIKKOR Lens
- Flashpoint 7″” Bowens Reflector With Grid Kit
- Flashpoint Snoot Kit for Bowens Mount Strobes
- Savage 43″” Translucent Shoot Through Umbrella
- Flashpoint Zoom Li-on R2 TTL On-Camera Flash
- Flashpoint XPLOR 600PRO TTL R2 Battery-Powered Monolight
- Glow S2 Round Flash S-type Bowens Mount Bracket for Round Head Flashes (Godox S2)
- Flashpoint XPLOR 600 TTL Exclusive Kit
- Flashpoint Grid Set, for 8″ Reflectors
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT USED:
- Sony Alpha a6600 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 18-135mm Lens
- Sony Alpha a7 III 24MP UHD 4K Mirrorless Digital Camera
- Atomos Shinobi 5.2″” IPS Touchscreen Monitor
- Savage Luminous Pro On-Camera Bi-Color LED Video Light
