Flash vs LED: How to Choose the Best Light for Studio Photography

Looking for the best lighting setup for studio photography? In this video, I break down when to choose flash vs LED, how to match your lighting to your creative goals, and what modifiers give you the most control — based on 25+ years of experience shooting professionally. From understanding light quality and placement to exploring must-have modifiers like the 100cm octabox and silver beauty dish, this video will provide actionable insights to improve your lighting setups. Whether you’re shooting portraits, fashion, or outdoor scenes, the right tools and techniques make all the difference. 📌 Gear Mentioned in the Video: Elinchrom FIVE Amazon https://amzn.to/3Um6V61 (https://amzn.to/3Um6V61) B&H https://bhpho.to/3LcypYZ (https://bhpho.to/3LcypYZ) Elinchrom THREE Amazon https://amzn.to/4dgoPl8 B&H https://bhpho.to/46Sg90q (https://bhpho.to/46Sg90q) Profoto B10X Amazon https://amzn.to/45tFRHl B&H https://bhpho.to/3PWUa1d Nanlite Forza 720 LED Spot Light  Amazon https://amzn.to/3VAoQb1 Nanlite https://nanlite.pxf.io/AoVrzo (https://nanlite.pxf.io/AoVrzo) B&H https://bhpho.to/424TuvS Nanlite Forza 500 LED Monolight Nanlite https://nanlite.pxf.io/e4MDVO (https://nanlite.pxf.io/e4MDVO) B&H https://bhpho.to/42mZSOI Nanlite FS 300B Bicolor LED Monolight  Nanlite https://nanlite.pxf.io/MXxZZP (https://nanlite.pxf.io/MXxZZP) B&H https://bhpho.to/3I3Mibt Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox (100cm / 39”)  Amazon https://amzn.to/3fRG5AH (https://amzn.to/3fRG5AH) B&H https://bhpho.to/3oSg0cy (https://bhpho.to/3oSg0cy) Elinchrom Softlite 27" Reflector (Beauty Dish) 64 degrees - Silver B&H https://bhpho.to/3MMhJcl Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 02:08 - Continuous V Flash 02:24 - Why you would choose continuous lights 02:52 - The Power of Flash 04:34 - Which continuous lights should you buy? 05:29 - My Recommendations for Continuous Lights 06:06 - Colored LEDs vs. Gels 06:34 - My Recommendations for Flash Units 07:46 - Quality of Light & Modifiers 10:35 - Final Thoughts #PhotographyLighting #FlashVsLED #StudioPhotography #PortraitLighting #PhotographyTips 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.