Ready to level up your fashion portraits? In this video, I’ll teach you three professional lighting setups every photographer should know: soft painterly light, bold editorial hard light, and creative color gel lighting. I’ll break down each setup step-by-step, using real-world examples, gear tips, and simple adjustments you can make to transform your results. Plus, stay tuned for bonus post-production tips to help you finesse your final images!
If you’re serious about fashion photography, mastering light is the fastest way to elevate your work. Whether you’re shooting for your portfolio, an editorial, or personal projects, these setups will help you create professional-quality images with confidence.
Model: https://www.instagram.com/kylemmook/
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Time Stamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:07 – 1. Recreating Window Light
03:36 – 2. Hard Light
06:33 – 3. Gels
08:59 – Bonus: Post Production
09:54 – Final Thoughts
Gear Used
Canon R5 Mark II
Adorama: https://howl.me/cmGHhNpXDZw
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cJZyir
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3Yc4YyB
Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip for EOS R5 Mark II
Adorama: https://howl.me/cm5MF0r2iLL
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B3Bg5f
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3XJFyaT
Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnaWi7o2f
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Z4GOd5
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3HkgKNY
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnaWYcCHb
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tHbPxm
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3L6f1Na
Flash Lighting
Elinchrom FIVE
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnmmUpjV1
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Um6V61
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3LcypYZ
Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 500 Monolight
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnmmNwUld
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rPBOmL
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3HkLr5E
Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Monolight
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnmmb4t6R
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PzMLGP
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oJXVx7
Elinchrom THREE
Adorama: https://howl.me/ckOHJkaLdm0
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dgoPl8
B&H: https://bhpho.to/46Sg90q
Elinchrom ONE
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnmmxwjA4
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pbNkvm
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3VdWeUY
Modifiers
Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa Softbox 190cm (75”)
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjCnmmmWLgl
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GZa45L
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oOM4Oq
Elinchrom 8.3” Standard Reflector with 30 Degree Grid
Adorama: https://howl.me/ckXfvvRu20T
B&H: https://bhpho.to/4731i3t
Elinchrom 8.3” Grid Kit
Adorama: https://howl.me/ck1dCSPTlvr
B&H: https://bhpho.to/49CXIPo
Gels
Rosco CalColor #4690 Red Filter, 3 Stop, 20×24” Sheet
https://howl.me/cmFXgL8TnSY
Rosco CalColor #4490 Green Filter, 3 Stop, 20×24” Sheet
https://howl.me/cmFXigBM5SN
Rosco CalColor #4290 Blue Filter, 3 Stop, 20×24” Sheet
https://howl.me/cmFXeOuPizm
Rosco CalColor #4390 Cyan Filter, 3 Stop, 20×24” Sheet
https://howl.me/cmFXiYEFKUt
Rosco CalColor #4790 Magenta Filter, 3 Stop, 20×24” Sheet
https://howl.me/cmFXjta0Bko
Rosco CalColor #4590 Yellow Filter, 3 Stop, 20×24” Sheet
https://howl.me/cmFXjMp3fcg
Rosco 3407 RoscoSun Cinegel CTO, 20×24”
https://howl.me/cmFXm2VQwlI
Rosco Cinegel Full Blue (CTB), 20×24”
https://howl.me/cmFXnJgGSs3
Grip
Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2
Adorama: https://howl.me/cjGcfVD3aCG
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3cf4RfL
Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA-06-200
Studio Titan: https://studiotitanamerica.com/collections/shop-lighting-stands/products/sta-06-200
B&H: https://bhpho.to/44Bj1y9
Kupo 48×48″ Closed End Flag Frame
Adorama: https://howl.link/5m1t8xfpx94kt
Matthews 48×48″ Floppy Cutter with Top Hinge, Black Textile, Opens to 48×90”
Adorama: https://howl.link/31k5c0nnj3g6e
Kupo Big Boom
Adorama: https://howl.me/cmQVOONs4oa
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YHNBFU
B&H: https://bhpho.to/3Aj3wk5
V-FLAT WORLD Foldable V-Flat 2.0, Black/White, 2-Pack
Adorama: https://howl.link/0j89ul59ilx07
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EL5UCj
B&H: https://bhpho.to/41lKOmU
V-Flat World: https://bit.ly/3fXqaid
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