3 Fashion Lighting Setups Every Photographer Should Know

Want to shoot bold, editorial-style portraits like the pros? In this video, I’ll break down three fashion lighting setups that work in real-world shoots—not just test environments. You’ll learn how to shape soft painterly light, sculpt drama with hard light, and elevate mood with creative gels, all while working efficiently with a mix of modifiers and strobes. You’ll also get behind-the-scenes insights on what gear I used, lighting diagrams, and tips to streamline your post-production for publication-ready results. 👔 Model: https://www.instagram.com/kylemmook/ 🎓 Join The Academy: https://johngress.com/academy/ 📸 Attend an In-Person Workshop: https://johngress.com/workshops/ Gear Used: Canon R5 Mark II Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cJZyir B&H: https://bhpho.to/3Yc4YyB Canon BG-R20 Battery Grip for EOS R5 Mark II Amazon: https://amzn.to/3B3Bg5f B&H: https://bhpho.to/3XJFyaT Canon RF70-200mm F4 L IS USM Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Z4GOd5 B&H: https://bhpho.to/3HkgKNY Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tHbPxm B&H: https://bhpho.to/3L6f1Na Flash Lighting: Elinchrom FIVE Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Um6V61 B&H: https://bhpho.to/3LcypYZ Elinchrom ELC Pro HD 500 Monolight Amazon: https://amzn.to/3rPBOmL B&H: https://bhpho.to/3HkLr5E Elinchrom ELC 500 Studio Monolight Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PzMLGP B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oJXVx7 Elinchrom THREE Amazon: https://amzn.to/4dgoPl8 B&H: https://bhpho.to/46Sg90q Elinchrom ONE Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pbNkvm B&H: https://bhpho.to/3VdWeUY Modifiers: Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa Softbox 190cm (75”) Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GZa45L B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oOM4Oq Elinchrom 8.3” Standard Reflector with 30 Degree Grid B&H: https://bhpho.to/4731i3t Elinchrom 8.3” Grid Kit B&H: https://bhpho.to/49CXIPo Gels: Rosco CalColor #4690 Red Filter, 3 Stop, 20x24” Sheet https://howl.me/cmFXgL8TnSY Rosco CalColor #4490 Green Filter, 3 Stop, 20x24” Sheet https://howl.me/cmFXigBM5SN Rosco CalColor #4290 Blue Filter, 3 Stop, 20x24” Sheet https://howl.me/cmFXeOuPizm Rosco CalColor #4390 Cyan Filter, 3 Stop, 20x24” Sheet https://howl.me/cmFXiYEFKUt Rosco CalColor #4790 Magenta Filter, 3 Stop, 20x24” Sheet https://howl.me/cmFXjta0Bko Rosco CalColor #4590 Yellow Filter, 3 Stop, 20x24” Sheet https://howl.me/cmFXjMp3fcg Rosco 3407 RoscoSun Cinegel CTO, 20x24” https://howl.me/cmFXm2VQwlI Rosco Cinegel Full Blue (CTB), 20x24” https://howl.me/cmFXnJgGSs3 Grip: Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2 B&H: https://bhpho.to/3cf4RfL Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA-06-200 Studio Titan: https://studiotitanamerica.com/collections/shop-lighting-stands/products/sta-06-200 B&H: https://bhpho.to/44Bj1y9 Kupo Big Boom Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YHNBFU B&H: https://bhpho.to/3Aj3wk5 V-FLAT WORLD Foldable V-Flat 2.0, Black/White, 2-Pack Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EL5UCj B&H: https://bhpho.to/41lKOmU V-Flat World: https://bit.ly/3fXqaid ⏱ (Chapters) 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - 1. Recreating Window Light 03:36 - 2. Hard Light 06:33 - 3. Gels 08:59 - Bonus: Post Production 09:54 - Final Thoughts Click here for a full list of all the gear I use in the studio - https://johngress.com/gear/ Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. #FashionPhotography #StudioLighting #FashionLightingSetups #CreativeLighting #PortraitPhotographyTips #PhotographyTutorial #ColorGelPhotography #EditorialLighting #HardLightPhotography #SoftLightPhotography #PhotographyLightingForBeginners #CreativePortraitLighting #StudioPhotographyLighting #PhotographyLightingSetup #FashionPortraits