3 Simple One-Light Setups for Epic Portraits

SLR Lounge Staff
SLR Lounge
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7 min readMar 28, 2024

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When you take the time to travel to a location for a shoot, it makes sense to use the location to the fullest. With a few simple lighting setups, you can craft epic portraits that showcase both your subjects and the scene. To demonstrate what we’re talking about, we headed out to scenic Joshua Tree, California, with a couple of former clients and a few essential, and highly portable, pieces of gear. In this…

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SLR Lounge Staff
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