LibraryAll Purpose One Light Set-Up
Recipe

All Purpose One Light Set-Up

A clean, professional portrait with soft, even lighting that flatters the subject.

1 LightRembrandt lightingSoft lightOctaboxDark gray backdrop

Final image

The result
Finished portrait: All Purpose One Light Set-Up

A clean, professional portrait with soft, even lighting that flatters the subject. The light sits directly in front and slightly above, creating balanced shadows and a natural look. The setup is versatile, allowing for different background and contrast options.

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Equipment used

4 items
Main light
Godox AD400 Pro 2Buy on B&H
Modifier
36" OctaboxBuy on B&H
Add a grid for more contrast
Backdrop
Dark Gray BackgroundBuy on B&H
Closer for a lighter tone, further for darker
Camera
Sony A7R IIIBuy on B&H
85mm lens on the diagram

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