Creative Studio Lighting for Disco Editorial | Godox Photography Lighting Academy EP05

[@GODOXGlobal]

The winner of the giveaway for this episode is @Shaggy Del Valle, congratulation on winning our #AD100Pro:)

[@carlosandreviana9448]

How do you pick the winner? Looks random

[@shaggydelvalle]

Boom! Thanks guys! I’m so stoked on putting it to good use soon! 🤘🔥✨

[@sarahedmunds]

@@shaggydelvalle congraaats! It’s an awesome light

[@shaggydelvalle]

@@sarahedmunds thanks! I’m really excited to put it to the test! Hopefully soon🙏🔥

[@sarahedmunds]

@@shaggydelvalle I am sure they will contact you soon, I know they just had Chinese New Year holidays so are probably catching up now they are back in the office xx

[@geokarageorgos]

Congratulations! I'm impressed by technics and result!

[@loeil2loizeau876]

I love the way you use the three lights setup... !! Perfetto !

[@naund64]

I love and Work with complicated lights. Useing most of all the AD200s. Thans you for that Great Video!

[@felipefaria2052]

I prefer a more complicated arrangement. I start with one light and then i add more lights. So, i like to see videos with more lights for understand it. Thanks for the contend! Excellent pictures! Makes me try it.

[@RobinFoleyCoach]

Gah! Gorgeousness! I prefer creating 1 light set ups, the simpler the better for me.

[@Pixelpeeps-69]

Your the best photographer on the Godox channel for indoor work

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you sir!

[@REVALO.]

I am definitely a One light photographer. I use at the moment a AD300 pro and I love it

[@jj_Kamelleon]

Got to be the multiple light set up for me. I love the use of the gels.

[@giselak7595]

I use more often a simply one light setup. This Video is very interesting. Thanks for this.

[@lardexphotography3591]

The Video is so Educational. I am a bit fan of Beauty photography and i do beauty shoot a lot but with this tutorial, i've picked up quite number of more ways to add glamour to your normal beauty and fashion shoots. i love the way Sarah used those colour gels and the 1 sec shutter is a bummer. i really love the Tutorial i will definately be putting this set up to good use. For the question asked, The complex lighting setup will do the best for me, i do a lot of 1 light portrait shoot but the complex set really add drama and punch to the Photos. so the complex set will do it for me.

[@sarahedmunds]

❤️

[@scorpious1957]

I selfishly would like to sit in a cafe with this very engaging photographer and just chat for hours such a beautiful voice and easy manner i would sell my soul for this

[@sarahedmunds]

❤😅

[@alphagamer0812]

I prefer complicated arrangement. Specially with Gels. makes the model pop! love the work of Jake Hicks. But really loved your !st Images Sarah! so full of energy and color.

[@elizabethszewczuk]

A one lighting setup and a modifier was sufficient and additional lighting for opening up shadowed areas (props). But always up for new ideas coming from Godox/learning channel and your greath collaborators.

[@jordanb7144]

I use a 2 light setup…but multiple lights is awesome but I’m more intrigued about the studio. That space. Those textures. I need to take a trip✈️

[@sgtjiggysphotographycamera9978]

Multi Light setups rule my world! Go to for sports posters 2 ad200 in godox strip boxes and an ad400 pro key light in gridded 34” ezlock beauty dish.

[@fakollpadittforetag5258]

VERY nice and inspiring video! I prefer the simplicity of one light! Best regards from an aspiring stills photographer in Sweden 🇸🇪

[@sarahedmunds]

Bra!!!

[@babajideajisafe7064]

I am an artist. Therefore, I prefer more complicated arrangement I saw in this video. This is a fabulous photo shoot and enjoyed every bit. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@sarahedmunds]

thank you! so glad you enjoyed it

[@craigluchin4585]

I like the 8 - 12 light setups when I photograph models with show cars at sunset. I own 29 Godox flashes, 13 - 300s for the studio, and 16 flashes ranging from the TT600 to the AD360s for location shoots. I have all the Godox triggers, etc., and some of their boxes. Godox is the best. Copperopolis Photography LLC

[@sarahedmunds]

Wow!!!

[@CrazyDudePaul]

Love these shot and lovin Godox products. For this shoot I think best suits one light for that more moody club look. Keep up the great work

[@charija]

Thank you Sarah, wonderful 10:55 minutes seing your art. Personally, I prefer the most complicated arrangement.

[@jans993]

I prefer more than one flash! It’s the matter of control the scene with different modifiers. With Godox I have the flexibility in every location I am. Jan Schünemann

[@stevenburke9676]

I love multi light complex set ups but preference is one light!

[@mjl1958]

With just one light, that is all I have had the opportunity to use. It would be interesting to explore more lights.

[@solomonakinlehin6612]

I always try to keep it simple from the beginning. But for the video I prefer the 3 lights set up with the strip lights

[@DanielSeymourWellness]

Hmm depends. I like single light setup. But I also enjoy up to 5 lights. What can I say. Addicted. :)

[@imerriweather1]

one of the best Godox videos i've seen in a long time! thank you!!!

[@heidibroich5038]

So far a 1 light set up, though this here inspired me to try more. Fantastic. Thanks. Such great possibilities Sarah is very inspiring

[@sarahedmunds]

thank you Heidi :-)

[@heidibroich5038]

@@sarahedmunds bought the godox lantern and softbox 🙏🏻🙏🏻🌻

[@sarahedmunds]

@@heidibroich5038 enjoy!

[@jayneekinsd]

I like a one light set up. I just found this channel and am so inspired! I have two Godox AD200s but plan on learning on how to be comfortable with multiple lights. I hope this time next year my answer will be multiple lights!

[@sarahedmunds]

That’s great news! Stay tuned, more tutorials on their way

[@josephchan4198]

Working with Agency or freelance models is great especially they done commercial work before. Require little direction. Great work by the photographer and Godox.

[@gajekpiotr]

One life, one sun, one light, one love!

[@marcusgregory9571]

I love complicated setups. They challenge me 😁

[@talalelarab3982]

Gorgeous light quality.artistic photographer and model.i personally like a combination of strobes,at the end it depends on the mood of the look we want to get.

[@boblillard51]

I love using several lights to create additional sculpting that a one light set up can't do. Add some gels and different modifiers for endless possibilities. I love your Lighting Academy vids - keep them coming.

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much!

[@christopheserres3957]

So wonderful ! Set up with 3 Lights is Perfect. We are creator, manipulate the light with godox is so fun ! Thanks Sarah

[@GrazyDarkie]

I realy prefer the one Light setup. I Love the dramatic feel that setup brings

[@dukegreer1915]

This video also gave me so many ideas and you showed you don’t need all these big powerful lights to get the job dun I loved watching this thank you for the inspiration.

[@sarahedmunds]

You are so welcome x

[@mjariyan4842]

It's the best way to shoot with more than one light, because it gives more dynamic and dramatic lighting. And most often the color gels!! I am very fond of it. It makes every photo another level. So I prefer a more complicated light setup than one light.

[@natashafretwell6735]

Wow that was amazing!!!! I am definitely more a one light Set up but I would love to experiment and learn more with multiple light Set ups. And gels! Because damn they look so cool

[@pitschl]

I enjoyed the multiple light setups!

[@dextermaneja1064]

i prefer the multiple light setup, the creative freedom is much diverse.

[@rwakomaerickriecy2967]

I surely prefer a complex multiple light setup. I own 2 AD200pro but I always find it better to have more than one light to creatively manage a natural look.

[@balogunabdul-kareem3540]

A single light set up . Am just fascinated by the nice modifier

[@zukebi5637]

there is beauty in simplicity. i prefer the one light setup except for the part where i want to add colors for some drama.

[@jlyriq]

Omg I loved this video!! If I had more lights I would definitely use more and use colored gels.

[@jopanash]

I prefer a multiple light setup - the opportunity to add colour and accent to a shot is great!

[@FancyYT28]

I loved all light setup.... really enjoyed the colorful ones... Lovely 😍 👌

[@mohamedmonir4373]

I really love both, especially from the wonderful creative artist sarah edmunds. Greetings to you and always waiting for your creations

[@RoopePermanto]

Depends totally of what kind of image you are looking for. I found that if you know what you are doing with the lights, you can create something surrealistict and out of this world kind of things. Sometimes the more simple the setup is the better it seems to get. Really cool work in this video! Truly a professional using her lights to make these images, respect💪

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much, I'm really pleased you enjoyed it :-)

[@carlchenet2506]

I like using a one light set up outdoors or when I travel. When in studio multiple lights helps with creativity and control.

[@dancinboi89]

I currently only have one light so I generally work that that 1 light setup and bounce light as a way of achieving a “multi light” look, that and day light. It makes you more creative

[@spilak.productions]

Thank you for another great video and great photo equipment. I'm just getting started with external flashes, I prefer a simple setup with one flash. When I learn to control the light of one flash I start trying to add another. I love yours content and I can't wait for more videos.

[@thomashall1267]

I am so glad to have this channel posting again and this was another amazing chapter on the rather elusive subject of lighting. Sarah never disappoints with her themes and creative setups for using the great GODOX line. The answer to this week's question though leaves itself open for various solutions. Heck, when I go on location outside it depends on just what I am looking for as well as the ability to truly man a crew to lug the equipment. That's one reason I am so pleased with the amazing portability GODOX brings to the market. When inside I also have the time to set, move, experiment, without 20 people standing around. So yes I love single light either from a large window on a cloudy afternoon or using a collection of GODOX flashes, speedlights, and modifiers. It's all a story we all struggle to tell and with GODOX we can concentrate on the story and characters, not the equipment.

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you Thomas! I like one light for outdoor too, as I usually shoot alone. Then you can play as much as you want in the studio

[@maxmartin2500]

I like multiple light set ups!

[@adriennecomeau9750]

I love using multiple lights! My usual is a 3 light setup…one in front, and one of either side of my model. LOVED this video, and it gave me tons of ideas for my senior session tomorrow! Thank you!

[@sarahedmunds]

I’m so glad you found it useful Adrienne :-)

[@adriennecomeau9750]

@@sarahedmunds Honestly, so amazing! I’m getting all my Godox lights and gels ready for tomorrow’s session…going to rewatch your video. 💗

[@kacha4925]

Following the question in YT, I prefer the one light setting in portrait shot,especially when I use the big size reflect umbrella .The perfect flash ratio between light and shadow always encourage my mind.

[@jonmr00]

I prefer the multiple light setup, the complex of light and shadows to create a single great picture... I just love it!

[@pulkitwadhwa2207]

Absolutely loved the set ups in the video! Sarah does a fantastic job with lighting. And Much like most of her set ups in the video, I too like multiple light set ups. In the start of my career, I started out with one light set up which did give a dramatic look to my photographs, But upon acquiring more lights I started using 2-3 different lights to light up multiple areas of the photograph. A continuous light for the background and two lights on either side of the model with strip boxes, makes the final product well lit and 3 dimensional.

[@sarahedmunds]

👍🏻❤️

[@anthonymiller4241]

I have a flair for both worlds realizing the benefits of both. The looks were fantastic and your beauty retouching skills are wonderful. Must say the disco-theme was really creative. Only thing missing was the Disco globe lighting effect. (LOL). Props were magnificent for the the occasion. The model was absolutely stunning representing that era of time. Her flexibility and posing skills were beautiful to see on display. I could tell she was totally comfortable with the shoot ideas portraying your concepts. Very, very, very good content!

[@sarahedmunds]

Disco globe! 😱😩 great idea

[@sarahedmunds]

Ps thank you! So glad you enjoyed it as much as I did

[@nebularish]

miltiple light setup. great editorial shoot. Thanks godox bring these talented artists forward so we can learn from them.

[@rc52]

This is what I'm talking about! I think a more complicated light set up w/multiple lights & gels really makes the subject look a lot more interesting & exciting/glamourous! And by the way Sarah, you really captured the Disco look/feel to the max, you did a fantastic job with the Godox lights, (very informative)! I could def use one of those for my model shoots!!!

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it and found it useful

[@rc52]

@@sarahedmunds I watch a lot of these videos & have to give credit where credit is due, your instructions, animated setups showing where to place the lights/power were top-notch! Brought me back to the Hustle/Disco days! ;-)))

[@sarahedmunds]

@@rc52 :)

[@katooga5526]

I love both one light and complicated set ups. But in the end I like one light set ups for that dramatic look. Works Everytime for me. Thanks for showing us both in the video.

[@ChuckJ7777]

This was a great shoot, the creativity was fantastic. I am more of a one or two light setup type of person.

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you so much Chuck

[@Scotlandbycamera]

Just venturing into studio photography, so I guess 1 light set-up is my choice at the minute. I need to get the basics right before getting to the next level 💡📷

[@sarahedmunds]

You can really do a lot with one light! Master that then adding more will be easy x

[@amielmanresa]

I prefer the more complicated arrangement. It gives a great highlight of the subject and yet the background gives additional impact. It also add mood , and so amazing of how it shows separation of the background. More complicated setup gives more satisfying result. For this episode i love the way of showing the difference of using single light and multiple light to blow out the subject on the photo. Its so admirable to see the outcome

[@iamdjfidel]

I prefer 2 light setup. One for the background separation and one for the model. Well that’s because I have just 2 lights so I make use of it that way. It also is very easy to setup for a shoot. Great tutorial that makes me want to now get a 3rd or 4th light to try these techniques out.

[@KashsCreativeSpace]

I’m starting up and have only 2 lights at the moment, one AD200 and a speed light so that’s all I can use at the moment and try to be as creative as I can with what I have. As I grow my photography, I intend to get more lights and start exploring more complex setups.

[@Chris-ey7zy]

I love watching these behind the scenes videos so you can see the photographers at work with her ideas

[@johnamckernan]

I prefer 1 Godox light along with a simple white reflector to bounce light back from the side. I sometimes use a second light on the background depending circumstances.

[@sarahedmunds]

This is a great setup

[@donjackson94]

I what a fantastic video! I typically work in limited space so I can only use 1-2 lights, but when possible I expand to include more

[@sarahedmunds]

Thank you! Thanks for watching and so glad you enjoyed it

[@wheechuss]

I usually prefer having some hair and rim lights, but the single light looks that Sarah created are lovely as well, i have seen a lot of the godox global channel videos and every one has really interesting information, but the ones that I've enjoyed the most are the ones with Sarah Edmunds, she is a great photographer and the way she leads the videos is actually really fun and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing this kind of content for everybody!

[@sarahedmunds]

This is lovely to hear. Thank you and it’s a pleasure to teach using this great lighting. I’ve been a fan for many years now.

[@focus1ist]

I prefer the intimate one light set up. Maybe because my studio isn't as big as that wonderful place where you're at?

[@morrisjacobs4712]

I prefer one light as a beginner when time goes by I will need the whole light, thank you sharing with us your tips on taking portraits... Morris from south Africa

[@EliteGamersDz]

I'm more into multiple lights especially to create a colorful background with gels, that changes the dynamic of the composition and take it to another level.

[@toddmoore2132]

i prefer the one light set up , sometimes a 6ft umbrella (white/silver) or a softbox and a 1 or 2 v-flats.....i really enjoy the video

[@ScoTreVan]

Great shoot.some nice colours with the gels applied, I like shooting with more then one light to achieve separation, I have four Godox lights to choose from, love the Godox range as it's an affordable pro setup for any situation,, thanks Godox

[@rcacau]

That's wonderful setup. The color shoot was amazing

[@reggiemanuel4756]

Very inspiring video. I'm new to flash photography and just picked up the VS1 and AD200 pro. I'm very excited to use these lights. Watching your videos I can get a better understanding on exactly how to use them.

[@iwantmamu]

Love using 1 light and Godoy is my go to at my studio.

[@micronet67]

Awesome video. Very inspirational. In studio, I prefer more complicated lighting as it extends the creative flow. Although one can be very creative with a single light as well.

[@sarahedmunds]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@micronet67]

@@sarahedmunds Sara, I noticed you were running a small screen to view your photos. Could you tell me how are you doing it?

[@sarahedmunds]

@@micronet67 Hi, it's a video monitor. Godox has one on their website

[@micronet67]

@@sarahedmunds thanks Sarah. And which port do you connect it to on the Sony? I have an A7iii.

[@shadyninja1]

I prefer a one light setup because it allows one to become more creative and think carefully before shooting the I can use reflectors for additional lighting.

[@TheBigHeadFilms]

I prefer the more complicated light setup. It gives me more control to highlight the details of subject with subjective lightning and create subjective shadows. I love how Amazingly Sarah did the complicated light setup and explain it so easily to everyone with the final result... Amazing work..

[@michaelschmitt5413]

I love the simplicity of single light off camera.

[@wilsonruizv]

Wow. Amazing captures. I am currently creating dramatic captures with one light setups.

[@Clodect]

The complicated arrangement for me, that colourful background was gorgeous!

[@jlwilliams]

Another informative and engagingly presented video... thank you! I have AD200s, and frankly was surprised that Sarah was able to get such a strong wash of light onto the cyc from them... they don't seem that powerful to me. Maybe I'm underestimating them! Re the poll question: I prefer the possibilities of a more complicated lighting arrangement, but I do NOT prefer having to lug it around and set it up by myself! So, I usually stick to one bigger light (typically AD400 Pro) and one smaller light (AD200 or V1.) I really like the look Sarah was getting from that lantern soft box and am going to look into getting one to use on the AD400P.

[@sarahedmunds]

The ad200s were actually at quite a low power! This is because if the light is too bright it will wash out the colour. So for saturation of the gel, not much power is needed at all. So glad you enjoyed it! Please join my Facebook group (link in description) to discuss more!

[@michaele1277]

Thank You for the video and information, usually shooting with a 2 light setup.

[@AntonyGomes]

Great video, Thanks! In order to answer to that hard question I would say that I prefer complex lightning set-up. It's helping to create content with more depth or play with effect like you did with de disco look and the long exposure shot:!

[@citysurfer37]

Fantastic as always Sarah 🧨🧨

[@sarahedmunds]

thank youuuu!

[@venoowaves]

I certainly prefer most complicated light set-up, to create intricacies 👍🏻

[@riojohnelenterio7467]

That second look with a 3 lights setup is really amazing. Along with a 2 strip box that gives dept and creates dark setup yet pops the model. Combined with a motion it is really superb portrait captured moments.

[@jenningsford8961]

Sometimes one light ceiling bounce to keep shadows off the backdrop better, or two lights one on each side 45 degrees, but one 2/3 to 1 stop lower so it is not so flat.

[@6magazine643]

I like using and experimenting with different set ups. Its amazing what can be achieved by thinking outside the box.

[@WorldMusicStageRecords]

Another great video. Thanks Sarah. As for the number of lights, it depends on what I am shooting. Sometimes a one-light, sometimes more. All my lights are Godox as they are light and versatile so it's easy to add or subtract depending on scene.

[@sarahedmunds]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChuckJacksontampaphotographer]

I prefer a simpler studio setup but, from time to time, like something more complex!

[@luv2cre82]

I loved this so much! Thank you Sarah!

[@sarahedmunds]

You are welcome Jill, thank you!

[@propixelsmedia]

my preference is a two-light setup - one main and a rim light but on the go i keep it simple with one light

[@AntaraMelody]

No hustle, single light setup works best for me 😁😁

[@scushman4198]

Three lights are superb, however, I do challenge myself occasionally to use one light and find multiple other sources to create a multiple light set up. This is a personal challenge and I learn so much from working through those limitations.

[@nwubaonyinyechukwu3130]

I love the ring light set up. It's new, different for me, and it sculpts the face so beautifully when used at a flat angle on the model. Surprised there were no harsh shadows. Amazing. It's the 1 light set up for me.