How Jeff Carpenter Captures Pro Headshots in Small Spaces | Home Studio Photography Tips

Don’t have access to a large studio? No problem. In this video, Jeff Carpenter of @ReadylightMedia and Next Level Workshops shows you exactly how to make the most of your home studio—or any small room. Watch as Jeff walks through a full lighting setup, demonstrates gear placement, and shares real-world strategies for maximizing tight environments. Learn how to overcome low ceilings, limited space, and ambient light to still get great shots that clients will love. 🧠 What you'll learn: How to assess and adapt to small shooting spaces The importance of ceiling height and ambient light control Using softboxes as backdrops to save space Flagging ambient light with V-Flats Shooting at ISO 800 for ambient fill (and how to cut it when needed) Why zoom lenses are often better than wide-angle in tight setups How to switch between white and black background looks using edge masks 🧰 Gear Used in This Tutorial: Profoto A2 and B10X strobes V-Flat World panels Click softboxes with edge masks On-camera flash for ambient fill Whether you’re working in a cramped office or a client’s kitchen, this tutorial gives you practical, professional techniques to help you shoot smarter, not larger. Get more tips, tricks and educational videos at https://www.ppa.com/education. 💻 Like, comment and subscribe for more content like this. Follow us on our other social channels 📲 Facebook 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/OurPPA/ Instagram 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/ourppa/ Twitter 🔗 https://twitter.com/OurPPA/ LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourppa/ About PPA: Professional Photographers of America (PPA) is the world's largest non-profit photography association organized for professional photographers, by professional photographers…and with over 35,000 creative members in more than 50 countries. Join at PPA.com here 👉 https://www.ppa.com About Imaging USA: Start your year energized at the premier photography conference & expo. Spark your creativity and learn new skills to grow your business alongside a community of fellow photographers. No matter where you are in your career, you’ll gain actionable insights that have a real impact on your business. https://imagingusa.com Read the digital edition of our magazine, Professional Photographer 📖 https://www.ppa.com/ppmag/digital