Examples of 3-light setups by Karl Taylor

I frequently get asked how many lights are needed and how many studio lights do I use for different shoots. You’ll be surprised how often I use very few lights so, in this video, I show you some really useful 3-light setups for fashion and beauty photography.
I also run you through a selection of shots and how they were captured and the light setups I used. Whether you’re using one, two, three or more lights, it’s how you use the light - knowledge is key to capturing that perfect image.
Portrait photography lighting ideas. Three creative ways to use three lights. From soft, angelic lighting to darker, more contoured lighting, there’s no end to how creative you can be using three lights for portrait photography.
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[@NameIsSakr]

Karl, You're one of the photography educators that I can feel the passion while watching their videos, and you have a talent in making high-end photos simple to achieve by even a beginner photographer!

[@banasreekunal]

You are a real god of light photography. Thank you very much for sharing you knowledge.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you.

[@latrastiendameza1408]

As a beginner, I find this to be fascinating. Very glad I found your channel

[@ricardotapia8121]

Siempre un Fotógrafo Generoso con sus conocimientos. Grande Karl Taylor

[@Luisphoto1]

Amazing

[@vimalneha]

Best illustrious and content on the net.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you.

[@petrnovoselov1373]

Спасибо, Карл. Качнственная и полезная информация.

[@gigiesparza396]

Dude this guys is a master of light

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Cheers.

[@rsg440]

Top quality results with 3 simple setups, thank you so much Karl, and take care of you and yours on these hard days. Greetings from Argentina.

[@jorgereynal9561]

The master and commander of photography!!! Great video, Karl.

[@tanveerahmed313]

Have a blessed life

[@jcollins1305]

Karl really knows his stuff! Nice work

[@user-rd9xk1jv6p]

Спасибо, Учитель.

[@shawketyalda7009]

Beautiful👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@VasilKuyov]

Thank you Karl! Your tutorials are the best!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

They are even better over at KarlTaylorEducation.com :)

[@MrSIRCOFF]

Amazing, Sir! Thank you.

[@beanghosh3195]

You are guru of photography lighting!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks!

[@tandonpicture]

Thanks as usual Karl for sharing your knowledge.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

My pleasure

[@jessestarks3128]

I always aim for simplicity and it's demonstrated well in this presentation.

[@joaovitormollerimior5816]

Thank You Karl!

[@sutashiku]

Thank you for your work, a lot.

[@codreanartur5408]

Thank you Karl, you are really GREAT!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

You rock!

[@kavanlake871]

Always a pro 👌🏾. Thank you Karl.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

My pleasure!

[@careylee5951]

Wicked info! Thank you Karl!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@vishweshwarkandalgaonkar4620]

simple and effective lighting techniques, thanks for sharing

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@cristianyusti7903]

Hi karl , you are amazing, thanks a lot for share with us your knowledge 🤜🏼🤛🏼

[@VisualEducationStudio]

I appreciate that!

[@MaryJoyTaneo]

Your videos are very helpful! I'm a beginner and an aspiring photographer just starting on studio shoots.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Great to hear!

[@paveleremeev9646]

Thank you!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

You're welcome.

[@Unknown-jz6bx]

Great video

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks!

[@lovesinghleura]

Thank you sir ❤️ Love from India

[@Arjunjaiwariya108]

You always come up with something really amazing ,thank you sir, much love from India.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad you like - thank you

[@c.s.kishorkishor6926]

Thank you Sir. Your video is most valuable. C.S.Kishor from India

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks and welcome

[@manoharmgr8235]

வீடியோ மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக இருந்தது மிக்க நன்றி இரா.மனோகர் சென்னை . Very useful This video sir, , big thank you sir R.MANOHAR ,Chennai.India

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you

[@TheSocialjerry]

Brillant ....

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Cheers

[@foodstudio5339]

Very useful video !!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@I_Sv]

Thanks for the video! Is there any videos about how to set lighting for group of people in your website?

[@justine4028]

Excellent info on lighting, very helpful! Curious to know the brand/type of light used as the backlight? When I search for Studio Light with reflector L40 not finding anything (I'm pretty knew to photography so I'm probably not searching the right name). Thank you!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Search for our video on KZbin on 'understanding studio lighting'

[@babasoshelake6336]

nice vdo. Thank s Sir

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Most welcome

[@rockj8197]

Hi Karl- was wondering how using a larger softbox, say 90x120' would change the look of the last shot? Do you think that would be more flattering for everyday people/nonmodels?

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Yes if the light source is replaced with a larger one and kept at the same distance then the light will be softer. The good thing with larger softboxes is that you can easily make them smaller by masking them with black card.

[@lukaspictures]

May I ask why you have used so wide 120x30 softboxes for pose 2 and pose 3 in horizontal way? Wouldn't simple octabox be also allright for these situations?

[@VisualEducationStudio]

When used correctly a simple Octabox such as a 150 will provide a very softlight (too soft for most beauty shots) a simple Octabox 75 is in the mid range and with the quick fall off if used close to the subject and too hard if too far away. The physics of the 30x120 gives you hard light in one direction and soft perpendicular to the hard light which provides a better sculpting effect. If you don't quite understand this then it's important to learn and understand the physics of all lights and modifiers. Many people just think in 'hard and soft' which is way to simplified for proper lighting. By understanding the physics you can determine a choice of modifier and lighting solution for every situation. A good place to start is in my lighting theory chapter 1, in the portrait section on my site.

[@careylee5951]

"L" shape lighting setup? I like the looks of that! Going to have to try that.

[@StabilizePhotography]

What strobe lights are you using ?? . I have one godox 400 pro but I need more lights for my small studio . Nice video btw

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Hi, broncolor 800

[@ssdigitalssuresh9697]

Very very nice 👍 video presentation sir

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Many thanks

[@ssdigitalssuresh9697]

Sir iam new to godox products... I purchased S2 bracket. .I have 3 photopro 23 strobes.. godox v860iic flash. Behalf this which softbox is good... Basic iam wedding and event photograher cum video grapher sir...

[@coldclimber]

great tips thanks, you look tired Karl get some rest :)

[@roybraym]

There is a lightstand at the back. And it is not seen on the final images. Meaning the rule for this is to remove that lightstand behind via photoshop?

[@jacekjgk4560]

💭💣💥👍

[@feryutomo4680]

I have 3 lighting, 2 speedlight and....sun