This studio lighting technique is ideal for artistic shots with depth
A simple reflector can be really useful in a studio lighting setup, especially if you’re only using one light.
You use it the same way you would with natural light – to bounce light back onto your subject and fill in any hard shadow areas.
Position one flash head with a silver brolly at a 45° angle to the model at about six feet high.
This creates a strong, hard, direct light from the side and above. This is called a key light.
To even the lighting, position a reflector on the other side of the model to bounce the light back into the shadow side.
There should be a small triangle of light on the subject’s face – this is referred to as Rembrandt lighting.
Gear needed
■ One flash head ■ One reflector
■ Two light stands
PAGE 1: Introduction to studio lighting
PAGE 2: Creating the perfect home photo studio
PAGE 3: Rembrandt studio lighting setup
PAGE 4: Clamshell studio lighting setup
PAGE 5: Backlight studio lighting setup
PAGE 6: Rim light studio lighting setup
PAGE 7: Final tips on studio lighting
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