How to set up studio lighting

Learn how to build a product and portrait homemade photography studio.

Last time we covered basic three point lighting and that yielded an entirely decent head and shoulders portrait. With a neutral background three point lighting works great and it’s a basic setup that’s been working in photography for decades. Today I want to amp up the power a little...you know how I love lighting power. If I hit the test switch and the lights dim across town from the power drain, you know that’s going to be a fun shoot! There’s also method to the madness as today I want to…

Jeffery Luhn demonstrates how to get a fresh look at the world's favorite lighting accessory, the softbox.

From classic Rembrandt styles to more modern alternatives, our cheat sheet shows you 24 different lighting setups

In this series, Tom Calton brings you his favourite portrait techniques with practical steps to try now at home

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Studio lighting can be a scary thing if you haven’t used it before. It’s not as scary as you might think! Home studios can be set up with minimal gear but still create a big impact. Here are 5 lighting setups all done with just one light, one modifier, one reflector, and one v-flat. You don’t need to have a huge space to shoot these setups I’m going to discuss. You don’t have to go spend a ton on this gear starting out either! When I started my studio, I shot with lighting that was under…

There are a few things to consider if you'd like to set up a home studio. It's not a simple yea or nay idea. The apparent convenience of just walking a few steps to your studio can make it an enticing idea.

Getting started with newborn studio lighting is easy with our guide on the equipment needed for an easy newborn photography lighting setup. Newborn lighting doesn’t have to be intimidating! #newbornphotography #babyphotography #newbornphotos #newbornsession #studiolighting

Setting up a studio space using natural light can be easy if you have the right tools and know-how. Choose a room with a bright light source A large, spacious room with light colored paint is optim…