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==== PORTRAIT LIGHTING SETUPS ==== ===== 1. One-Light Portrait Setup (Foundational Learning) ===== Setup: β’ One softbox or umbrella β’ Light placed 45Β° to the subject β’ Light slightly above eye level, angled downward What this teaches: This setup trains your eye to see shadow direction, facial modeling, and contrast. With one light, every adjustment matters. It is the fastest way to understand how light sculpts the face. Best beginner kits: β’ Two-light softbox kits where you only turn one light on β’ Umbrella kits with daylight bulbs Use cases: β’ Dramatic portraits β’ Learning light direction β’ Artistic or moody work ===== 2. Two-Light Portrait Setup (Key + Fill) ===== Setup: β’ Key light at 45Β° β’ Fill light opposite the key β’ Fill power set lower than the key What this teaches: This setup introduces lighting ratios, which are essential in professional photography. You learn how fill light softens shadows without flattening the subject. Best beginner kits: β’ Two-softbox continuous light kits β’ LED panel kits with dimming control Use cases: β’ Headshots β’ Family portraits β’ Branding photos ===== 3. Three-Point Portrait Lighting (Key + Fill + Hair/Rim) ===== !https://images\.ctfassets\.net/4j5hqmsw7vh3/3trdsEXuapfrroPmQ5NA7N/80493af71db60f262e2308d69456ffdf/Lighting\-Three\-Point\-Lighting\-Setup\.png?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com<ref>{{cite web|title=https://images\.ctfassets\.net/4j5hqmsw7vh3/3trdsEXuapfrroPmQ5NA7N/80493af71db60f262e2308d69456ffdf/Lighting\-Three\-Point\-Lighting\-Setup\.png?utm\_source=chatgpt\.com|url=https://images.openai.com/thumbnails/url/q3kuq3icu5meUVJSUGylr5-al1xUWVCSmqJbkpRnoJdeXJJYkpmsl5yfq5-Zm5ieWmxfaAuUsXL0S7F0Tw6piM8tNo_y1rV0Mk42yEoqSsrxNkxK8nYJjTf08s-LiDfMTHYOyolMi_csVyu2NTQAAASbJNE|publisher=images.openai.com|access-date=2025-12-18}}</ref> Setup: β’ Key light for shaping β’ Fill light for contrast control β’ Hair or rim light behind the subject What this teaches: This is where portraits start to look professional. You learn subject separation, edge definition, and depth control. Best beginner kits: β’ Three-light softbox kits β’ LED panel kits with barn doors or grids Use cases: β’ Professional portraits β’ Maternity, senior, or editorial sessions β’ Darker backgrounds or light hair on white ===== 4. Clamshell (Beauty) Lighting ===== Setup: β’ One softbox above the camera β’ Reflector or second light below What this teaches: Shadow control and skin smoothing. This setup shows how light placement affects facial symmetry and texture. Best beginner kits: β’ Two-softbox kits β’ Softbox + reflector combination Use cases: β’ Beauty portraits β’ Glamour shots β’ Video talking-head setups
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