Light and Airy VS Dark and Dramatic Photography
Lighting // Profoto A2
Stand // Manfrotto Nano Stand
Camera // Canon R5
Lens // Canon 70-200 f2.8
Model // Alissa Cincotta
Assistant // Ellie Plotkin
HMUA // Brandi Patton - Refine Beauty
// Hands-on Training //
ShutterFest https://shutterfest.com/
Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Light and Airy Photography How To
4:00 - Light and Airy Final Image
4:17 - Dark and Dramatic Photography How To Lighting
8:37 - Dark and Dramatic Final Image
10:22 - Light and Airy How To Image 2
14:30 - Light and Airy Final Image 2
14:36 - Dark and Dramatic Photography Lighting Image 2
16:03 - Dark and Dramatic Photography Final Image 2
// Camera //
Canon EOS R5 https://amzn.to/3c0KSBh
// Lenses //
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM https://amzn.to/3RmGaOa
Canon RF 85mm F1.2 L USM Lens https://amzn.to/3ABUsEN
Canon RF50mm F 1.2L USM Lens https://amzn.to/3ynKd4p
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens https://amzn.to/3bNICgr
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM Lens https://amzn.to/3InE24K
// Lighting //
Profoto A1/A10 https://amzn.to/3OXHcim
Profoto B10 Plus https://amzn.to/3RfyZaR
Profoto A2 https://bit.ly/3ap3JWd
Profoto B10 https://amzn.to/3Iw6amn
Profoto Clic Grid & Gel Kit https://amzn.to/3ynKd4p
Profoto Clic Creative Gel Kit https://amzn.to/3ar09uK
Profoto Clic Softbox Octa https://amzn.to/3c2YX17
Profoto Connect Pro https://amzn.to/3AFR6Rc
Rosco Gels https://amzn.to/3amy8Vd
// Other Photography Equipment I Use //
Sekonic L-478DR-U Pocket Wizard https://amzn.to/3yRxyIk
Spider Holster https://amzn.to/3NRwdFQ
Profoto Large Silver Reflector https://amzn.to/3c2JOfW
Manfrotto Nanostand https://amzn.to/3yTiaeI
Think Tank Airport Takeoff 2.0 Bag https://amzn.to/3ABv6am
Photography styles are unique to you as the photographer. We all have our own unique styles of shooting, lighting, editing, etc. However, there are two clear and distinctive styles that are on opposite ends of the spectrum in my opinion.
First, light and airy photography is typically known for being on the brighter side, blown out highlights in the sky, and more on the high key side of the spectrum of imagery.
Dark and dramatic, by contrast (see what I did there?) is typically one with off camera flash, much darker and moodier overall, very contrasty, and usually a low key image.
The debate is not which one is right or wrong because in the end it’s tied to your personal preference as an artist and that of your clients who are ultimately paying you for your style.
However, for this video, my goal was to challenge myself to shooting the same location, model, camera, lens, etc and creating two completely different looks just by altering my lighting and style.
Hope you love the results. Let us know below which ones are your favorite.
#portraitphotography #fashionphotography #offcameraflash