Three point lighting

Light a set with three-point lighting and the basics of color temperature. Learn about key lights, fill lights, back lights, and the Kelvin scale.

Professional lighting for photo studios can cost a pretty penny, but if you’re just starting out, you don’t have to drop that much cash (if you even h

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These 3 easy steps to setting up three-point-lighting techniques. Start in the dark. 1. Turn on the key light. 2. Add the fill light. 3. Add the backlight.

The basic setup for three-point studio lighting is fairly straightforward. All you need is a background, a key or main light, a fill light and a hair light. The lights can be strobes or continuous but for the best and most consistent results I prefer strobes.

Rim lighting is a dramatic effect that draws attention to the silhouette of your model. Here is how you can capture that unique effect.

If you're just getting started with studio work, this lighting cheat sheet will come in handy when you're shooting a subject for portraits or videos.