Strobe Lighting for Newborn Photography: 5 Tips with Sandra Coan

Professional photographer @Sandra Coan takes you behind the scenes on how to use strobe lighting for newborn photography. You'll learn how to recreate natural lighting, how to diffuse light, where to place your strobes and more.
Join Sandra for an in-depth webinar on Photographing Newborns with Strobes and Flash: • Photographing Newborns...
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More photography tutorials
- Studio Strobe Lighting: bhpho.to/2F1uZGI
- How to Create Soft Light with Strobes & Flash Indoors: bhpho.to/3eBacfZ
- Speedlights and Strobe Lights: bhpho.to/3eE7SVn
- 5 Tips for Successful Family Portrait Sessions: bhpho.to/3twaaxn
- How to Pose Families During a Photoshoot: bhpho.to/2ZY7icI
Gear mentioned
- Westcott 7' Umbrella (White Diffusion): bhpho.to/3twtmLy
0:00 Introduction
0:14 Take the Flash Off Your Camera
1:01 Light Modifiers for Soft Light
2:10 Light Placement
3:03 More on Light Placement
4:42 Metering
6:20 More from Sandra
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[@BandH]

Join Sandra on March 30th 3:00 PM EST for an in-depth webinar on Photographing Newborns with Strobes and Flash: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2K3YamAp6-AjqM

[@xKellogsx]

Although the music was a little too loud and distracting, I found this very helpful thank you.

[@lindabonskowski7165]

I wish I'd watched this before I did my infant session a few days ago! What great advice!

[@BandH]

next time!

[@CinemaTeacher]

Great video, Sandra!

[@DavidSenteno]

Great photos and tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@PupilPriority]

B&H brings the best advices ❤

[@BandH]

Thanks for watching!

[@apamacam4838]

Other than the last point, thank you very much for sharing.

[@nehalparikh9446]

Suggest a beginner friendly studio light

[@seenjean1]

Thank u... watched this after a poor baby shoot!

[@danyj.mendez4745]

Why do you use the large see through modifier not as a see through?

[@vaibhavdudhe8567]

Which lights to buy can you give some details

[@BandH]

One of out lighting experts can help with that. Email what you are looking for to [e-mail]

[@pianoman1973]

I know that flash light can be dangerous for infants eyes ... is it also a concern in your photos ? Also, how can we get around flash light if we want to avoid it ?

[@lilmizchristi9041]

I noticed you were shooting with a speedlight in your video..is a speedlight enough power to light up a 7' umbrella? I was told no and bought a 56" and now wish i had a bit more wrap around light

[@BandH]

You can use a speedlight with a 7 ft umbrella such as the Westcott 7' Umbrella (White Diffusion) as long as you bring it closer to the subject.

[@tonyvf]

Can you use 2 speed lights inside of the modifier?

[@king2kx]

I wish it was more newborn centered, these were just tips for portrait photography

[@kevinhawkins82]

Have you ever heard of Newborns having issues with seizures after using strobe photography? England requires disclaimers for flash photography and seizures.

[@shadyninja1]

I think it depends on how strong or how much power you dial in on your strobe. I would diffuse the light source and shoot for a short time. But to cap it I tend to avoid newborns.

[@SandraCoan]

Great question! The way I use my lights creates a vey soft pop of light. Most of the babies/kids/adults I work with don't even notice it. I'm also not a rapid fire photographer... I shoot film, so I shoot slow! Which means the flash isn't firing rapidly either. Hope that helps!

[@omrigoldenzeil]

5 extremely basic tips for portrait lighting*

[@ianbayley6092]

Totally incorrect with regards to the light meter.