Mastering Beauty Dish Portraits

Join Joel Grimes as he breaks down why the Westcott 24” Beauty Dish is one of his go-to modifiers for creating stunning portraits. Joel walks through his preferred 24-inch light placement, how to position the dish for flattering shadows, and how different setups—white vs. silver interior, grid on/off, diffusion on/off—change contrast, background falloff, and overall style. Using a single FJ400, Joel builds multiple looks ranging from clean headshots to dramatic, fashion-inspired portraits, even demonstrating the unique punch you get when placing the silver dish 15–20 feet from your subject. If you want to master beauty dish lighting and get more creative range from one modifier, this tutorial is the perfect place to start. Gear Used: FJ400 II: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... FJ-X3: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/f... Beauty Dish Switch 24" (Silver): https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/b... Beauty Dish Switch 24" (White): https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/b... Shorty Arm: https://www.fjwestcott.com/products/s... Follow Us Here: Instagram:   / westcottlighting   Facebook:   / westcott.lighting   Twitter:   / westcottco   TikTok:   / westcott_lighting   Subscribe to Westcott Lighting's YouTube channel for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, lighting education, and the latest gear tips from your favorite professional photographers and filmmakers.