Mastering Portrait Lighting: Pro Tips for Jaw-Dropping Results!

Join professional photographer Karl Taylor as he guides you through practical demonstrations with the talented Karis, showcasing the power of controlled lighting to create captivating portraits.

Key Learning Points:

🔦 Soft Lighting with an Octabox: Explore the versatility of soft lighting using a large Octabox for beautifully diffused illumination.

🔦 Controlling Light with Reflectors: Learn how to fill shadows and adjust light intensity using reflectors for a more balanced portrait.

🔦 Creating Contrast with Light Positioning: Discover the impact of light placement on contrast and mood, from soft to dramatic lighting effects.

🔦 Utilising Bare Bulb Lights: Experiment with the unique qualities of bare bulb lights to achieve different levels of hardness and contrast.

🔦 Maximising Space with Ceiling Bounce: Explore the technique of bouncing light off the ceiling for soft, flattering illumination in small studios.

🔦 Creating Soft, Omnidirectional Light: Learn how to create incredibly soft light by strategically positioning two lights, allowing for creative contrast control.

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[rarindraprakarsa]

I remember spent my days during pandemic watching Karl Taylor's videos

[miguelurzua]

THIS video itself, is the basis for understanding lightning fundamentals!!! Great great video, thank you!

[donaldmfalls]

I am going to say this... Best Lighting Video by K.T.!

[Bishnu_Deb]

Every time I come here I learn something new. Tomorrow I am gonna try the *one bare bulb lighting* from behind the photographer. Thanks Karl for the great tips. Love from India.

[Ahmada]

I keep wanting to subscribe to watch more in-depth videos like these and learn more, but I'm always so busy, I hope I can take your course soon as it's one of the most informative channels on YouTube I've ever seen.

Follow up video suggestion to this video, maybe a 1-2 lighting set up in a non-studio space like at home, office space, etc would be a nice continuation to this video.

[luissalazar]

Your team and studio is the best I have ever seen, my favorite teacher, thank you for sharing your passion!

[chrisbeschi]

I promised myself I would NEVER watch another one light portrait set up video on YouTube! I’m glad I broke that rule for this one! Great stuff! And as someone who often shoots headshots/portraits at events in very small spaces, this has given me some fresh ideas! Thank you 🙏🏼

[Latvijasfans]

Great video, it keeps reminding me that photography is exciting and never ending learning process.

[greggeis]

The juxtaposition of his emphasis of “just one light” while having multiple assistants custom shape the walls and ceiling and flags was quite entertaining. I appreciate the intent of just playing with light and bounce/flags to shape the light but it was still pretty funny with the level of complexity.

[aeonsnarfus]

Lives up to the words on the tin... visual education... well and truly.

[pennyfan]

Very good practice and examples for the theory of studio lighting, thanks Karl.

[ohnojc]

Thank you Karl for sharing precious knowledge & experience. I picked up photography during pandemic and took your lighting courses. I keep practicing and now I am a professional photographer. Thank you.

[Dirtportuguese]

Thanks, Carl! I'm here in Brasil 🇧🇷 .... thanks for share❤❤❤

[rmanuelmartin]

Karl....excelente video, muchas gracias por compartir e impartir tus conocimientos y mostrarlos de forma tan simple. Saludos

[bird]

Karl, I love what you do with light. This is very informative. Thank you for sharing 👏👏👏👏

[andrefelixstudio]

Nicely done, one of the few on YouTube who know what they're talking about!

[balamina]

I've been learning a lot from Karl's videos and his great educational website! Thank you so much Karl! God bless you and your great team!

[RafaelOrtizPhotography]

Awesome video. Provides me with goals to achieve.

[RS-Amsterdam]

Divinity by simplicity
Excellent video Karl
Thanks for sharing

[fathampeak]

Awesome video, love the lighting in the best shots, music is nice too. Some great ideas, thank you!