In today’s video, I’m stepping in front of the camera for once — and breaking down exactly how I photographed my own self-portrait using 4 professional studio lighting setups. This is a full breakdown of how to light professional self-portraits using real studio techniques you can apply to any portrait session — whether you’re photographing yourself or a client. If you want to learn real-world portrait lighting techniques, see how I build each setup, and understand why the light works the way it does, this video will walk you through every step: • An edgy modern professional headshot • A dramatic painterly full body portrait • A modern portrait with two canvass backdrops • A cinematic setup featuring a Hollywood fresnel with an LED inside You’ll see detailed breakdowns of lighting ratios, modifier placement, light metering, and how to shape light for more flattering and dimensional portraits — even when you’re shooting yourself. 📚 Explore More Learning • Workshops https://johngress.com/workshops •Books, Guides & Digital Downloads: https://johngress.com/downloads 📷 What You’ll Learn ✔ How to shoot your own self-portraits ✔ Professional portrait lighting setups ✔ Indoor studio lighting techniques ✔ How to use a light meter and control ratios ✔ How to use large modifiers for softer light ✔ Painterly portrait lighting ✔ Hair lights, edge lights & fill techniques 📸 Gear Mentioned 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 Elinchrom FIVE Amazon https://amzn.to/3Um6V61 B&H https://bhpho.to/3LcypYZ Elinchrom LED 100 C Amazon https://amzn.to/3S6I7jL B&H Photo https://bhpho.to/4iGxC15 Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Octa Softbox 190cm (75”) Amazon https://amzn.to/3GZa45L B&H https://bhpho.to/3oOM4Oq Elinchrom Indirect Litemotiv Strip Softbox (13 x 69”) Amazon https://amzn.to/33NTasn B&H https://bhpho.to/44b7B43 Elinchrom Rotalux Stripbox 35x100cm Amazon https://amzn.to/3nUwD3M B&H https://bhpho.to/40PXZbZ Elinchrom Skyport Transmitter Pro - Canon Version Amazon https://amzn.to/3rPCubN B&H https://bhpho.to/3nmfGlN Elinchrom 8.3" Standard Reflector with 30 Degree Grid B&H https://bhpho.to/4731i3t Glow ArcLight II Curved Reflector Kit (24 x 58.5”) Amazon https://amzn.to/43F9dEy Gravity Backdrops B&H https://bhpho.to/3NEXi2p Kupo Big Boom Amazon https://amzn.to/3YHNBFU B&H https://bhpho.to/3Aj3wk5 Sekonic L-858D-U SPEEDMASTER Light Meter Kit with RT-EL/PX Transmitter Module for Elinchrom B&H https://bhpho.to/41dCnXc Sekonic L-858D-U (401-858) Meter Plus RT-GX for Godox Amazon https://amzn.to/4corJ5H B&H https://bhpho.to/4crCu77 Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2 B&H https://bhpho.to/3cf4RfL Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA-06-200 B&H https://bhpho.to/44Bj1y9 STUDIO TITAN AMERICA Double Beam Boom Arm (10.2’) B&H https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1874091- Tiffen 77mm Black Pro Mist 1/8 Special Effects Filter Amazon https://amzn.to/49IqJJq B&H https://bhpho.to/3R2UUDU V-FLAT WORLD Foldable V-Flat, Set of 2, Black/White Amazon https://amzn.to/3NI0f29 B&H https://bhpho.to/3VD8tKR V-Flat World https://bit.ly/3fXqaid 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 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. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - Look 1 04:19 - Look 2 07:00 - Look 3 09:36 - Look 4 11:37 - Final Thoughts 🔖 Hashtags #portraitphotography #studiolighting #selfportrait #lightingtechniques #photographytips

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