5 Portrait Studio Lighting Setups | Level Up with Ab Sesay

In this video, photographer Ab Sesay takes us through five different portrait lighting setups using an affordable and versatile kit. Learn about the importance of the relative size of your light, the impact of light distance on your subject, and the differences between white and silver umbrellas. Ab also demonstrates how to get multiple looks from one setup, all using the Westcott 45-degree Deep Focus Reflector and the Westcott 7ft white and silver umbrellas with a sock. Ab walks you through each setup with clear explanations, showing you how to use simple tools to create stunning portrait effects. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this video is packed with tips and techniques you can try at home. Plus, all the gear used is budget-friendly, making it accessible for every photographer. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:29 Light Setup 01 Relative size of the light source to your subject 2:50 Light Setup 02-03 From Simple To Dramatic 4:42 Light Setup 04 Silver or White Umbrella 5:45 Light Setup 05 Fashion Portrait 6:22 Conclusion SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥    / adoramatv   __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Fujifilm GFX 100 II Medium Format Mirrorless Camera Body https://adorama.rfvk.net/5gLL5o Fujifilm GF 45-100mm F4 R LM WR Lens https://adorama.rfvk.net/WD365Z Westcott FJ400 Strobe 400Ws with AC/DC Battery adorama.rfvk.net/6eaz1r Westcott 45-degree Deep Focus Reflector with Honeycomb Grids & Diffusion, Bowens-Mount, Silver/Black https://adorama.rfvk.net/GjxjVB Westcott 7' Parabolic Three Umbrella Kit, Includes 1 White Diffusion, 1 Silver and 1 White/Black adorama.rfvk.net/XYPERa Kupo G702311 Double Convi Clamp, 44.09lbs Maximum Load Capacity, Black adorama.rfvk.net/y2Do62 Anglebird AV PRO SD MK2 V90 SDXC UHS-II Memory Cards https://adorama.rfvk.net/QO3NMM Angelbird AV PRO SE CFexpress Type-B 512GB Memory Cards https://adorama.rfvk.net/P0NrMX #photographysetups #studiolighting #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok   / adoramanyc   ➥ Facebook   / adorama   ➥ Instagram   / adorama   ➥ Twitter   / adorama   ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events    / @adoramaevents   __________________________________ Photographer: @absesay_photo Model: @merrilslewis __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!

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