How I Got The Shot: Soft Light Beauty Portraits With The Profoto B10
Creating great images requires more than just luck. The equipment we use and the techniques we apply all make a difference in your final results.
For this shot, I used a two-light set up with a reflector. Before I dive into the set up and equipment, I want to explain my goals for this shot. I was looking to create something elegant and regal, with warm tones and soft shadows. Now that you understand the goals, the how-to will make a little more sense.
Here is the behind the scenes shot.
EQUIPMENT
Camera: Canon EOS-R | Lens: Canon RF 85mm f1.2 | Light: Profoto B10 x 2 | Light Shaping Tools: Profoto 3×4 soft box, Profoto Silver Reflector, Profoto 20 degree grid with CTO Gel | Backdrop: Decay by Salvatore Cincotta – Gold Leaf, From Intuition Backgrounds
SETTINGS
1/200th @ f4.5, ISO 200
For the main light, we used a Profoto B10 with a 3×4’ Softbox. This was to create a larger and softer light source with softer shadows. Remember: the larger the light source, the softer the shadows. However, there will still be shadows, so we used a large Profoto Silver Reflector to push back light from the 3×4’ Softbox and softened those shadows.
Now, that glow behind her? That’s not Photoshop. That’s a Profoto B10 with a 20 degree grid and CTO gel to bring in that warm glow. That same light is also functioning as an edge light to give the subject some separation from the background.
FINAL IMAGE SETTINGS 1/200th @ f4.5, ISO 200
