When you’re shooting portraits in a studio, you’d usually pull all the stops and use a lighting set up that requires at least two light sources to properly illuminate your subjects. But when you’re looking for something a bit more dramatic – or if you’re working with limited equipment, really – you might want to try using just one light source.
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Whenever studio lighting or lighting for portrait work is mentioned, it tends to be intimidating. However, it's actually easy to work with just one simple light source to get beautifully dramatic portraits.
Whether you're looking into experimenting with a new lighting technique or simply want to keep your shoot minimal, a single light setup will do the trick. There are many different ways to do this, but Adorama adds one more to the list.