Master the Beauty Dish | Portrait Lighting Tips with Pete Coco

See Pete Coco live at Imaging USA 2026! Discover why the beauty dish is one of the most versatile lighting modifiers for portrait photography. Photographer Pete Coco, ‪@PeteCocoPhoto‬, shows how small changes in angle, distance, and diffusion can completely transform your lighting — from soft and flattering to crisp and dramatic. In this lighting tutorial, you’ll learn how to: 💡 Use a beauty dish for soft and hard portrait lighting 📸 Position your subject and backdrop for creative shadows 🎯 Control specularity and texture with or without diffusion ⚙️ Fine-tune light intensity for natural results Filmed in Dan Wynn’s Boston studio with model Leah, this session will help you master one-light setups and get more creative with your portrait lighting. 👉 Try it yourself and see why the beauty dish is a must-have modifier! For more educational photography content, visit https://www.ppa.com/. #beautydish #portraitlighting #photographytutorial #petecoco #lightingsetup #onelight #studiophotography #ppavideo Get more inspiration, insights, and education at https://www.ppa.com/photovision. 💻 Like, comment and subscribe for more content like this. Follow us on our other social channels 📲 Facebook 🔗   / ourppa   Instagram 🔗   / ourppa   Twitter/X 🔗 https://x.com/OurPPA/ LinkedIn 🔗   / ourppa   About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world's largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…and with over 35,000 creative members in more than 50 countries. Join at PPA.com here 👉 https://www.ppa.com About Imaging USA: Start your year energized at the premier photography conference & expo. Spark your creativity and learn new skills to grow your business alongside a community of fellow photographers. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll gain actionable insights that have a real impact on your business. https://imagingusa.com Get the latest content from Professional Photographer magazine here 📖➡ https://www.ppa.com/ppmag