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[skipto time=0:00]00:00 - Intro[/skipto]

[skipto time=0:18]00:18 – Concept:[/skipto] Creating Awesome Light for Portrait Photography & Headshot with just One Flash, Light Reflectors and Modifiers

[skipto time=0:37]00:37 – Light Source:[/skipto] Studio Monolight (or use Speedlights instead)

[skipto time=1:02]01:02 – Light Setup #1:[/skipto] 2 Light Positioning Variations, Subject Positioning, Reflector Card Positioning, Camera & Lens Used, F-Stop Numbers based on Light Tilt, Low ISO, Results for both White & Black Backdrops

[skipto time=1:38]01:38 – Important:[/skipto] Things to Look Out for with Light Tilting

[skipto time=2:00]02:00 – Light Setup #2:[/skipto] Increased Distance to the Backdrop for Subject & Light, 2 Light Positioning Variations, White Backdrop, F-Stop Numbers, Low ISO, Results for both White & Black Backdrops

[skipto time=2:40]02:40 – Light Setup #3:[/skipto] Adding a Modifier, Subject Positioning, Light Reflector Positioning, White Backdrop, Result

[skipto time=3:28]03:28 – Light Setup #4:[/skipto] Clamshell Lighting V1 > Subject Positioning, Light Modifier & Reflector Positioning, Results for both White & Black Backdrops

[skipto time=3:46]03:46 – Light Setup #5:[/skipto] Clamshell Lighting V2 > Increased Distance to Black Backdrop for both Subject & Light, Result

[skipto time=3:52]03:52 – Light Setup #6:[/skipto] Improvements (Pro Tip) > Positioning of 2 Additional Reflectors > Goal: Separate Dark Hair from Dark Background, Result

[skipto time=4:15]04:15 – Choosing a Modifier:[/skipto] Using a Beauty Dish instead of a Softbox

[skipto time=4:30]04:30 – Lighting Tip:[/skipto] Control the Light – See How!

[skipto time=5:21]05:21 – Outro[/skipto]

5 Window Light Portrait Positions
(9:08)

Various Portrait Looks Using Different Light Position
(5:39)

One Light Portrait Lighting for AWESOME Portraits & Headshots

Create Various Looks Using Different Light Distance & Light Direction

Let Joe Edelman guide you through the various possibilities of creating awesome light for portrait photography and headshots with just ONE Flash, simple light reflectors, and light modifiers!