Professional Studio Lighting Setup for Full-Body Dance Portraits | Advanced Photography Tutorial
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Looking to master professional studio lighting setups for full-body dance portraits? In this video, I reveal my advanced lighting techniques to create stunning, painterly portraits of dancers with incredible depth and drama. Discover how to use an overhead Octabox and strip softboxes to sculpt and highlight every movement while freezing action with flash.
I’ll walk you through the entire setup, from positioning lights and layering backdrops to adjusting the power for maximum impact. Whether you’re into dance, portraiture, or just want to elevate your lighting game, this setup delivers the depth, drama, and emotional power you crave in your images.
🌟 Key Topics Covered:
• Professional studio lighting setup for full-body dance portraits
• How to use flash lighting to freeze dynamic motion
• Techniques for creating dramatic, painterly effects
• Layering monochromatic backdrops for added depth and texture
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This video will help you refine your studio lighting skills and create dramatic, impactful images. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more professional photography tips!
⚡ Let me know in the comments your go-to lighting setups for photographing dancers or athletes!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Posing
01:51 - Styling & Backdrops
05:27 - The Lighting Setup
08:35 - Modifier alternatives
11:39 - Placing the strip softboxes
13:01 - it looks like a painting
13:27 - Freezing Motion
16:17 - Color Grading
17:34 - Final Thoughts
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