The PERFECT Two Light Setup for Studio Portraits

This video breaks down my perfect two-light setup for studio portraits. Here I use Westcott FJ400 and the Joel Grimes 24" Beauty Dish for amazing images. Big thanks to my friend Marco & Lucas for recording the BTS video footage.
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[@ChelleyArn]

This is beyond helpful!!! No fluff just straight action and info.

[@EliInfante]

I appreciate it! That's how I like to make my videos :)

[@jackhowdeshell2529]

Down and dirty, rolled thru a lot of good info without a bunch of filler. As always a great share, thanks.

[@EliInfante]

Appreciate it Jack! That's always my goal for each video.

[@cpallphotog]

That blue backdrop is such a nice blue

[@EliInfante]

The background light helps with the color!

[@oliviertorres8001]

My favorite light setup 🤩. The Wescott arm extension is a great solution, thx.

[@EliInfante]

Its one of my favorite accessories that I can't live without now!

[@charliegreen1989]

@@EliInfante mine too, was so happy when it came in stock in the UK.

[@MiguelQuilesJr]

Nicely done Eli! Keep up the great work

[@EliInfante]

Appreciate it Miguel! You too

[@zeus.edwards2662]

Any pics of the Día de los Muertos, amazing colors !!!! and beautifully well done make up...

[@EliInfante]

I showed one in the video. If you want to see more you can check out my Instagram 😁

[@1adphotographyau943]

Thank you so much for the tips and tutorial! Can't wait to use this on my shoot this weekend.

[@EliInfante]

You're welcome! Have a beautiful day. I would love to see your results 😁

[@therealBocaStudios]

That is perfect

[@PedroSanchezbss]

Excelent video , regards from Monterrey México.

[@EliInfante]

Thanks Pedro! ❤️

[@trmbtrmb]

Thanks for the simple two light setup!

[@EliInfante]

You're welcome!

[@abdulmalekal-eiwi7120]

Thank you Eli. I like your content, It's awesome

[@EliInfante]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jasonm129]

I gotta try this!!! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@EliInfante]

Please do and show me your results!

[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!!

[@EliInfante]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aureliencnt6471]

Thank you, it is exactly what i need

[@EliInfante]

You’re welcome! 😁

[@tamayo_fotos]

Thanks a lot Eli!!! your videos are really awesome!!!

[@EliInfante]

Glad you like them Vicente! I always appreciate your support on my channel.

[@shawketyalda7009]

Beautiful👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EliInfante]

Thank you so much!

[@SanMiguelBulls]

Gracias hermano

[@EliInfante]

You're welcome!

[@nishantyadav9333]

Lovely work ❤️

[@EliInfante]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@ForjdAmerica]

Awesome content brother.

[@EliInfante]

Much appreciated

[@kimortizportraitart]

❤

[@Almendarezwilliam]

This is awsome

[@EliInfante]

Thank you so much!

[@clarkconway8796]

Hi Eli, Well done! Short, crisp, and easy to understand video. Can you share a link to the shorty extension arm? Thanks! 📸

[@EliInfante]

bit.ly/3Wv2wOX

[@MrFreakinside]

perfect photos. How to make gradient background? (sorry i am dumb)

[@EliInfante]

Use a background light 😁

[@mcmc-o9w]

If it’s whole body shoot does the reflector still come into play? Our just key light and behind the subject light for the background?

[@EliInfante]

If it’s a full body I use a reflector on the floor. ☺️

[@nja8830]

Which blue screen you use in your studio boss? I cant find a good one..

[@EliInfante]

Blue Jay from Savage Universal Paper

[@najaehouston2003]

If we don’t have a second speed light to light the backdrop could we use a regular light?

[@EliInfante]

You could but you would need to lower your shutter speed to measure the ambient.

[@1adphotographyau943]

Hi Eli, I have a quick question. I just tried this setup with my friend, using a clamshell reflector, ad400pro and an 85cm Softbox, c stand with boom arm as opposed to the shorty extension arm. But, I couldn't seem to get much light on the top of his head until I used an ad200pro and bounced the light from the ceiling straight down. Is there anything I can to make it so I don't need a second light in order to light up the hair on the top of the head?

[@bushcraftbanter]

Get the light higher and if that doesn't give you enough, slightly tilt the light more towards the model/backdrop instead of toward the floor and reflector. Finding the right balance between the two will depend on the space you have available and the power of the light.

[@jennadanson5245]

Hello! Does light power at 6.5 mean 1/6 ???

[@EliInfante]

1/8

[@jennadanson5245]

thanks! @@EliInfante

[@CHAVABRUHH1]

Todo el pedo a huevo carnal 😂 thanks for the video !

[@EliInfante]

Appreciate it Chava!

[@sudhanthirarajan8081]

Sir, I am using benq sw 270c monitior and i have a doubt not only it is very problem sir. I don't know how much brightness and contrast level should be set sir, how much level you have set in your monitor. Please clarify sir.

[@EliInfante]

I have no idea I'm not an expert with monitors.

[@sudhanthirarajan8081]

@@EliInfante OK sir. Your monitor brightness and contrast settings level?

[@monroyfilms9244]

Tienes algún canal en español?

[@EliInfante]

I don't sorry

[@pavanmadduri7605]

What tool do you use for editing

[@EliInfante]

I have editing tutorials on my channel that explains everything 😁

[@blacksharkpro3yt351]

That info about where to place the background light below the subject face to make it pop is very unselfish.

[@EliInfante]

Thank you!

[@naveenphoto]

Whats that Ice candy , is that Real?

[@EliInfante]

I was an ice cream I bought at a grocery store.

[@fazmanicg]

That does not look like an FJ80 for the BG light. FJ200 maybe?

[@EliInfante]

For the ice cream shoot I used FJ80 and the others an FJ200.

[@KlausSN]

Great image but the reflector makes a weird shadow just above her t-shirt/front neck.

[@EliInfante]

I didn't notice but if you prefer not to use it in your shots it'll look just fine 😁

[@LaGaspa]

WHERE WERE YOU TO TELL ME ABOUT THE WESTCOTT SHORTY EXTENSION ARM WHEN I SPENT $159 FOR MY C-STAND LAST YEAR?!!? That's ok, Amazon screwed up the delivery, 10 days late and refunded me....1-DAY BEFORE IT WAS DELIVERD!!!! Can you say, "FREE C-STAND"?!!? Thx, my Shorty Arm is on it's way...TWO OF THEM!

[@EliInfante]

Hahaha sorry man! Glad you got the shorty! I'm sure you love it.

[@oo0Spyder0oo]

You don’t need the background music, just distracting.

[@EliInfante]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@HTech123]

You blur a mannequin doll?!!! That's when you lost me.

[@EliInfante]

The mannequin didn't have a wardrobe on, and I didn't want KZbin to flag the video as inappropriate.

[@HTech123]

@@EliInfante Show some bravery, man! It's a doll!!!

[@EliInfante]

@@HTech123 Are you having a bad day?

[@HTech123]

@@EliInfante No, just tired of all the hypocrisy. You're an artist. You should act like one. I very much like your style of photography, which makes it all worse. I am wishing you a good day.

[@EliInfante]

@@HTech123 Thank you!❤️