Camera Settings

FRONT VIEW: You can see from this shot, our subject is positioned nearly behind the main light. The softest light is near the edges, and you’ll hear this technique of putting your subject right near the edge of the light called “feathering the light.”

LEFT SIDE: This view lets you see the sharp angle of the main light, which is angled down at the subject almost like a showerhead. In this shot, we’re using a boom stand to hold the light, but this also works with a regular stand by just tipping the light down as far as it will go, and then raising it up high.

RIGHT SIDE: You can really see our subject’s position, relative to the main light, in this shot. You can see the kicker light (the strip bank) from here, as well. It’s opposite the main light (look at the position of the light stands, not the angle of the Deep Octa softbox up front).