Portrait lighting — Two light portrait setups - Visual Education
Three creative setups using 2 lights · 1. Soft side lighting and fill · 2. Deep umbrella techniques · 3. Enchanting two light result.
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For more portrait photography classes, visit our <anchor>Portrait</anchor> section, where you'll find a number of creating portrait lighting ideas using one, two, three and four lights. Whether you're working indoors or outdoors, in a small studio or large studio, you'll find our classes cover a wide variety.
Portrait Photography. Your Definitive Portrait Photography Guide
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# Learn Portrait Photography

## **Craft compelling stories when you learn Portrait Photography with the Pros**

One of Photography’s biggest topics, Portraiture allows visual artists to tell powerful stories, work in new environments, and become the photographer everyone wants to work with. In our range of classes, you’ll learn the art of Portrait Photography from world-class experts.

## **Create stunning images in any location**

From rugged, wind-swept portraits in natural light to high-end fashion models in professional studios, learn the techniques, build the knowledge, and explore the equipment you need to produce your best work consistently.

- 118 Classes
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## **Learn lighting setups for every shoot**

From one-light setups in small studio spaces to business portrait setups on location, step-by-step classes show you how to craft your perfect portrait.

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## **Turn your passion into profit**

Take your skills to the next level with classes, conversations with pros, and Live workshops that share tips, tricks, and insights into the world of professional portrait photography.

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## **Get Started**

[‘Natural Light Portrait Photography’](#natural-light) classes below are a great place to start. Or if you’re ready to dive into specifics, choose from many more categories below.

## Explore Our Portrait Photography Classes

## Natural Light Portrait Photography

Learn how to shoot stunning natural light portraits

- 19 Classes
- 4 Hours content
- Level: Basic

From single subjects, couples, families, and children - develop an understanding of all things natural light photography

#### What you’ll learn:

- Making the most of natural light
- Ideal camera settings and lenses
- Useful equipment and when to use it
- Photographing children indoors and on location
- Posing individuals, families and couples
- How to use reflectors & diffusers to control natural light

- [![Introduction: Keeping the Focus on Your Model](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjc4NQ==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/naked-camera-introduction/)[Introduction: Keeping the Focus on Your Model](https://visualeducation.com/class/naked-camera-introduction/)
- [![Location Scouting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjEyMjI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/location-scouting/)[Location Scouting](https://visualeducation.com/class/location-scouting/)
- [![Balancing the Exposure of the Natural Backlighting and Model](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjE2NjE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/the-gate/)[Balancing the Exposure of the Natural Backlighting and Model](https://visualeducation.com/class/the-gate/)
- [![The Train Carriage](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjIwOTU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/the-train-carriage/)[The Train Carriage](https://visualeducation.com/class/the-train-carriage/)
- [![Portrait Photography with Natural Light: Autumnal Orchard](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjI1MzQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/autumnal-orchard/)[Portrait Photography with Natural Light: Autumnal Orchard](https://visualeducation.com/class/autumnal-orchard/)
- [![Opportunity Photography](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjI5OTI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/opportunity-photography/)[Opportunity Photography](https://visualeducation.com/class/opportunity-photography/)
- [![Indoor Portrait Photography](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjM0MjY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/indoor-photography-part-1/)[Indoor Portrait Photography](https://visualeducation.com/class/indoor-photography-part-1/)
- [![The Dark Forest](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjM4NDg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/the-dark-forest/)[The Dark Forest](https://visualeducation.com/class/the-dark-forest/)
- [![Photographing Kids Using Natural Light](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjQyNjk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/photographing-kids/)[Photographing Kids Using Natural Light](https://visualeducation.com/class/photographing-kids/)
- [![Identifying and Photographing Indoor Locations for Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjQ3NDI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/historical-buildings/)[Identifying and Photographing Indoor Locations for Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/historical-buildings/)
- [![Utilising Available Space and Natural Light Indoors for Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjUyNDI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/indoor-photography-part-2/)[Utilising Available Space and Natural Light Indoors for Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/indoor-photography-part-2/)
- [![Photographing Portraits in the Warm Evening Sun](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjU3MTY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/on-the-coast/)[Photographing Portraits in the Warm Evening Sun](https://visualeducation.com/class/on-the-coast/)
- [![Emerald Forest](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjYxMzQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/emerald-forest/)[Emerald Forest](https://visualeducation.com/class/emerald-forest/)
- [![How to Photograph Portraits in the Midday Sun](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjY1NjE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/fight-the-midday-sun/)[How to Photograph Portraits in the Midday Sun](https://visualeducation.com/class/fight-the-midday-sun/)
- [![Family and Group Portraiture](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjcwMTI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/family-and-group-portraiture/)[Family and Group Portraiture](https://visualeducation.com/class/family-and-group-portraiture/)
- [![Couples and Engagement Photography](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjc0NzM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/couples-and-engagement-photography/)[Couples and Engagement Photography](https://visualeducation.com/class/couples-and-engagement-photography/)
- [![Posing Your Subjects: Single, Couple or Group Shots](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjc5MzY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/17-posing-your-subject/)[Posing Your Subjects: Single, Couple or Group Shots](https://visualeducation.com/class/17-posing-your-subject/)
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- [![Image Review and Lightroom Adjustments](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDQzOjg3ODE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNTU0IDU1NCIgd2lkdGg9IjU1NCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI1NTQiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/extra-picture-review/)[Image Review and Lightroom Adjustments](https://visualeducation.com/class/extra-picture-review/)

## One-Light Portrait Lighting Setups

Don’t have a lot of studio lights? No problem…

- 10 Classes
- 3 Hours content
- Level: Basic

Don’t have a lot of studio lights? No problem…

This section shows 10 creative examples of how to use just one light and basic modifiers for portrait photography.

#### What you’ll learn:

- Techniques for controlling light in a small studio
- How to control light and shadow
- Working with and posing your subject
- Creating lighting effects such as rim lighting, soft light and shadows
- Lighting setups for close-up and full-length portraits

- [![Simulating Sunlight With a Studio Light](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0Ojc4OA==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-16/)[Simulating Sunlight With a Studio Light](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-16/)
- [![Simulating Sun and Shadow With a Studio Light](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjEyODg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-17/)[Simulating Sun and Shadow With a Studio Light](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-17/)
- [![One-Light Surround Lighting for Portraiture](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjE3OTI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-18/)[One-Light Surround Lighting for Portraiture](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-18/)
- [![Bold Single Soft Light for a Three Quarter-Length Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjIzMDk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-19/)[Bold Single Soft Light for a Three Quarter-Length Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-19/)
- [![Portrait Beauty Lighting With One Light](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjI4MjI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-20/)[Portrait Beauty Lighting With One Light](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-20/)
- [![Soft Single-Light Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjMzMDM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-21/)[Soft Single-Light Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-21/)
- [![Rim Lighting Photography for Stunning Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjM3OTI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-22/)[Rim Lighting Photography for Stunning Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-22/)
- [![Dramatic Single-Light Portrait With Harsh Shadows](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjQzMDQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-23/)[Dramatic Single-Light Portrait With Harsh Shadows](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-23/)
- [![Very Soft Single-Light Portrait With White Background](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjQ4MjI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-24/)[Very Soft Single-Light Portrait With White Background](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-24/)
- [![Contoured Single Soft-Light Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDU0OjUzMjc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-25/)[Contoured Single Soft-Light Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-one-light-setup-25/)

## Two-Light Portrait Lighting Setups

Master creative portrait photography with two studio lights

- 11 Classes
- 4+ Hours content
- Level: Basic - Intermediate

There’s a lot you can do with just two studio lights. All you need is the right [knowledge](https://visualeducation.com/section/lighting-theory-and-equipment/) and little creativity.

#### What you’ll learn:

- How to make a small studio work for you
- Balancing multiple lights to create different effects
- How to create hard, dramatic lighting for portraiture
- How to create soft, contoured lighting for portraiture
- Shooting creative portrait photography with a moving subject
- Setups for both full length and close up portraits

- [![Male Rim-Lit Portraiture](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1Ojc3NQ==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/male-rim-lit-portraiture/)[Male Rim-Lit Portraiture](https://visualeducation.com/class/male-rim-lit-portraiture/)
- [![Two-Light Portraiture](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjEyMDg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/photography-workshop-two-light-portraiture/)[Two-Light Portraiture](https://visualeducation.com/class/photography-workshop-two-light-portraiture/)
- [![Stunning Two-Light Beauty Set](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjE2NjU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-setup-26/)[Stunning Two-Light Beauty Set](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-setup-26/)
- [![Dramatic Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjIxMjI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-27/)[Dramatic Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-27/)
- [![‘Deep Umbrella’ Techniques](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjI1NzQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-28/)[‘Deep Umbrella’ Techniques](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-28/)
- [![Two-Light Harsh Fashion Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjMwNDA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-29/)[Two-Light Harsh Fashion Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-29/)
- [![Stunning Soft and Contoured Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjM1MTI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-30/)[Stunning Soft and Contoured Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-30/)
- [![The Rectangular Ring Light](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjM5Nzg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-31/)[The Rectangular Ring Light](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-31/)
- [![Two-Light Male Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjQ0MzE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-32/)[Two-Light Male Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-32/)
- [![Moody Two-Light Control](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjQ4ODE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-33/)[Moody Two-Light Control](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-33/)
- [![Enchanting Two-Light Result](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjUzMzU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-34/)[Enchanting Two-Light Result](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-34/)
- [![Soft Side-Lighting and Fill](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDY1OjU3OTM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-35/)[Soft Side-Lighting and Fill](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-two-light-35/)

## Three-Light Portrait Lighting Setups

Creative portrait photography set-ups with three studio lights

- 10 Classes
- 3+ Hours content
- Level: Intermediate

Test your skills and learn how to get creative with these 10 examples of three light setups for portrait photography.

#### What you’ll learn:

- Techniques for controlling light in a small studio
- Lighting setups for close-up and full-length portraits
- Incorporating flare for creative effect
- Lighting techniques for high-key portraits
- Using v-flats for portrait lighting
- Combining natural light & studio flash (working with mixed lighting)

- [![Bright and Stylish](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2Ojc2Nw==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-36/)[Bright and Stylish](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-36/)
- [![Strong, Bold and Dynamic](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjEyMTc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-37/)[Strong, Bold and Dynamic](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-37/)
- [![Three-Quarter-Length Portrait With Soft Light and Shadows](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjE3MDY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-38/)[Three-Quarter-Length Portrait With Soft Light and Shadows](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-38/)
- [![Contoured Beauty Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjIxOTY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-39/)[Contoured Beauty Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-39/)
- [![Angelic Lighting Result](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjI2NTI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-40/)[Angelic Lighting Result](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-40/)
- [![Sexy and Sensual](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjMwOTk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-41/)[Sexy and Sensual](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-41/)
- [![Polyboard Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjM1NDE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-42/)[Polyboard Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-42/)
- [![V-Flat Full-Length](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjM5ODU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-43/)[V-Flat Full-Length](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-43/)
- [![Three-Light High-Key Fashion](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjQ0Mzk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-44/)[Three-Light High-Key Fashion](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-three-light-44/)
- [![Combining Natural and Artificial Light on Location for Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDc2OjQ4OTY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/45-2/)[Combining Natural and Artificial Light on Location for Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/45-2/)

## Four-Light Portrait Lighting Setups

Creative portrait photography set-ups with four studio lights

- 12 Classes
- 3+ Hours content
- Level: Intermediate - Advanced

The creative possibilities are endless if you’re using four studio lights, and in this course you’ll see exactly  what you can do.

#### What you’ll learn:

- Learn how to apply [lighting theory](https://visualeducation.com/section/lighting-theory-and-equipment/) to add that extra level of creativity
- Photographing moving models
- Lighting techniques for high-key portraits
- Using v-flats for portrait lighting
- Creating mood with lighting

- [![Warm and Cold](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2Ojc2MQ==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-46/)[Warm and Cold](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-46/)
- [![Movie-Style Mystery and Beauty](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjEyMTA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-47/)[Movie-Style Mystery and Beauty](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-47/)
- [![Soft, Warm and Glowing](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjE2Njg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-48/)[Soft, Warm and Glowing](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-48/)
- [![Bright and Punchy Fashion](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjIxMjE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-49/)[Bright and Punchy Fashion](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-49/)
- [![Dynamic-Energy Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjI1NzU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-50/)[Dynamic-Energy Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-50/)
- [![Precision Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjMwMjI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-51/)[Precision Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-51/)
- [![High Key Soft](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjM0NTk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-52/)[High Key Soft](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-52/)
- [![Soft and Fresh Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjM5MDE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-53/)[Soft and Fresh Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-53/)
- [![Under Glow Lighting](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjQzNDk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-54/)[Under Glow Lighting](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-54/)
- [![Dramatic and Desirable](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjQ3OTY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-55/)[Dramatic and Desirable](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-portraits-four-light-55/)
- [![Using the Para 133 for Portraiture](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjUyNjA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/using-the-para-133-for-portraiture/)[Using the Para 133 for Portraiture](https://visualeducation.com/class/using-the-para-133-for-portraiture/)
- [![Using the Para 222 for Portraiture](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2OjU3MjQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/using-the-para-222-for-portraiture/)[Using the Para 222 for Portraiture](https://visualeducation.com/class/using-the-para-222-for-portraiture/)

## Creative Portrait Photography

Learn how to shoot more creative portraits

[![Creative Portrait Photography](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDg2Ojc0NTE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTkyMCAxMDczIiB3aWR0aD0iMTkyMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDczIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://visualeducation.com/section/creative-portraiture/)

- 10 Classes
- 12+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels

Learn how to shoot more creative portraits with this series of classes, covering everything from Hollywood-style lighting to gelled lighting with bold, eye-catching colours or black and white portraiture.

#### What you’ll learn:

- Creating mood and emotion in a photo
- How to shoot black and white portraits
- Using specialist lighting modifiers for portrait photography
- Gelled lighting for creative portrait photography
- How to create a simple set for portrait shoots
- Long exposures and multiple exposures for portraiture

- [![The Power of the Matt-Black Studio Box](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3Ojc4NA==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/matt-black-studio-box-workshop/)[The Power of the Matt-Black Studio Box](https://visualeducation.com/class/matt-black-studio-box-workshop/)
- [![Splash Portrait Photography for 3D Animation](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjEyNjc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/splash-portrait-photography-for-3d-animation/)[Splash Portrait Photography for 3D Animation](https://visualeducation.com/class/splash-portrait-photography-for-3d-animation/)
- [![Creative Portrait Lighting 2.0](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjE3ODc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-creative-portrait-lighting-2-0/)[Creative Portrait Lighting 2.0](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-creative-portrait-lighting-2-0/)
- [![Creative Portrait Lighting 3.0](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjIzMDQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-creative-portrait-lighting-3-0/)[Creative Portrait Lighting 3.0](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-creative-portrait-lighting-3-0/)
- [![Creative Portrait Lighting 1.0](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjI4MjA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-creative-portrait-lighting-1-0/)[Creative Portrait Lighting 1.0](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-creative-portrait-lighting-1-0/)
- [![Creative Moving Bodies Photoshoot](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjMzMDU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-moving-bodies/)[Creative Moving Bodies Photoshoot](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-moving-bodies/)
- [![Creative Portrait Lighting Techniques (Part 2)](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjM4MTE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/creative-portrait-lighting-techniques-part-2/)[Creative Portrait Lighting Techniques (Part 2)](https://visualeducation.com/class/creative-portrait-lighting-techniques-part-2/)
- [![Creative Portrait Lighting Techniques](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjQzMzM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/creative-portrait-lighting-techniques/)[Creative Portrait Lighting Techniques](https://visualeducation.com/class/creative-portrait-lighting-techniques/)
- [![Painterly Portraits and Lighting Lessons with Urs Recher](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjQ4NDM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-painterly-portraits-lighting-lessons-urs-recher/)[Painterly Portraits and Lighting Lessons with Urs Recher](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-painterly-portraits-lighting-lessons-urs-recher/)
- [![Shooting Black and White Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjUzNDU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/portrait-beauty-lighting/)[Shooting Black and White Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/portrait-beauty-lighting/)

## Business Portrait Lighting Setups

Learn how to photograph business portraits & corporate headshots

[![Business Portrait Lighting Setups](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NDk3OjcwOTc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTkyMCAxMDczIiB3aWR0aD0iMTkyMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDczIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://visualeducation.com/section/business-portrait-lighting-setups/)

- 11 Classes
- 7+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels

Whether you’re working in the studio or on location, learn effective lighting setups and techniques to help you create business portrait photos and headshots your clients will love.

#### What you’ll learn:

- How to photograph business portraits & corporate headshots
- Business portrait lighting setups for studio & location shoots
- How to photograph subjects with glasses
- Pre-shoot considerations for business portraiture
- How to balance mixed lighting (natural light & studio flash)
- Flattering lighting for older subjects

- [![Portraits of People Wearing Glasses](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4Ojc4OQ==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/portraits-of-people-wearing-glasses/)[Portraits of People Wearing Glasses](https://visualeducation.com/class/portraits-of-people-wearing-glasses/)
- [![Studio Business Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjEyNDE=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-business-portraits-60/)[Studio Business Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-business-portraits-60/)
- [![Small Office Space Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjE2OTQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-business-portraits-61/)[Small Office Space Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-business-portraits-61/)
- [![Instant Business Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjIxNDg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-business-portraits-62/)[Instant Business Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/studio-lighting-setups-business-portraits-62/)
- [![Business Portraiture and Headshots](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjI2MjM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/business-portraiture-headshots/)[Business Portraiture and Headshots](https://visualeducation.com/class/business-portraiture-headshots/)
- [![Business Portrait Theory](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjMwNzU=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/business-portrait-theory/)[Business Portrait Theory](https://visualeducation.com/class/business-portrait-theory/)
- [![Soft Lighting for Older Male Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjM1NDQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/soft-lighting-for-older-male-portraits/)[Soft Lighting for Older Male Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/soft-lighting-for-older-male-portraits/)
- [![How to Clean Paper Backgrounds in Photoshop](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjQwMjk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/how-to-clean-paper-backgrounds-in-photoshop/)[How to Clean Paper Backgrounds in Photoshop](https://visualeducation.com/class/how-to-clean-paper-backgrounds-in-photoshop/)
- [![Clamshell Lighting for White Background Business Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjQ1NTY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/clamshell-lighting-for-white-background-business-portraits/)[Clamshell Lighting for White Background Business Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/clamshell-lighting-for-white-background-business-portraits/)
- [![Broad Lighting Setup for Older Male Business Portrait](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjUxMjA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/broad-lighting-setup-for-older-male-business-portrait/)[Broad Lighting Setup for Older Male Business Portrait](https://visualeducation.com/class/broad-lighting-setup-for-older-male-business-portrait/)
- [![Umbrella Lighting for Mature Business Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4OjU2NDc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/umbrella-lighting-for-mature-business-portraits/)[Umbrella Lighting for Mature Business Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/umbrella-lighting-for-mature-business-portraits/)

## Environmental Portraits

Learn how to create high-quality images of people at work

[![Environmental Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTA4Ojc0MTM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMTkyMCAxMDczIiB3aWR0aD0iMTkyMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDczIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==)](https://visualeducation.com/section/environmental-portraits/)

- 6 Classes
- 2+ Hours content
- Level: Basic - Intermediate

Environmental portraiture is a genre of photography that’s often in high demand, used for anything from annual reports to websites.

Learn how to create high-quality images of people at work with this series of classes.

#### What you’ll learn:

- Effective planning for photographing people at work
- Equipment & lighting modifiers for shooting on location
- Balancing natural light & studio flash in tricky situations
- Techniques for communicating with your subject
- Setting the scene & composition techniques for location shoots

- [![How to Photograph Environmental Portraits](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTE5Ojc5Nw==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNDA4IDQwOCIgd2lkdGg9IjQwOCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI0MDgiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/an-introduction-to-environmental-portraits/)[How to Photograph Environmental Portraits](https://visualeducation.com/class/an-introduction-to-environmental-portraits/)
- [![Environmental Portraits: Farrier](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTE5OjEyNzc=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-farrier/)[Environmental Portraits: Farrier](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-farrier/)
- [![Environmental Portraits: Cake Designer](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTE5OjE3NDY=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-cake-designer/)[Environmental Portraits: Cake Designer](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-cake-designer/)
- [![Environmental Portraits: Sommelier](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTE5OjIyMTQ=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-sommelier/)[Environmental Portraits: Sommelier](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-sommelier/)
- [![Environmental Portraits: Carpenter](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTE5OjI2Njk=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-carpenter/)[Environmental Portraits: Carpenter](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-carpenter/)
- [![Environmental Portraits: Electronics worker](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTE5OjMxNDg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-electronics-worker/)[Environmental Portraits: Electronics worker](https://visualeducation.com/class/environmental-portraits-electronics-worker/)

## Portrait Extras

Lighting walkthroughs to help you understand light and guest interviews

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- 10 Classes
- 4+ Hours content
- Level: All Levels

For portrait photographers looking for a little extra, we’ve collected a series of additional classes to help you further develop your skills.

These include a selection of lighting walkthroughs to help you [understand light](https://visualeducation.com/section/lighting-theory-and-equipment/) as well as informative guest interviews with professional photographers, including top wedding photographers and celebrity portrait photographers.

#### What you’ll learn:

- Portrait photography tips
- Understanding light
- How to identify light in a photo
- Guest interviews with pro portrait photographers

- [![Photo Critique: Corporate and Business Headshots](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjgyOA==-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/members-picture-critique-corporate-business-headshots/)[Photo Critique: Corporate and Business Headshots](https://visualeducation.com/class/members-picture-critique-corporate-business-headshots/)
- [![Conversations With David Stanbury: Creating an Experience (Wedding Photography)](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjEzODI=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/conversations-with-david-stanbury/)[Conversations With David Stanbury: Creating an Experience (Wedding Photography)](https://visualeducation.com/class/conversations-with-david-stanbury/)
- [![Photo Critique: Portraits 2 (Part 2)](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjE5NDA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-members-picture-critique-portrait-photography-part-2/)[Photo Critique: Portraits 2 (Part 2)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-members-picture-critique-portrait-photography-part-2/)
- [![Photo Critique: Portraits 2 (Part 1)](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjI0NjM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-picture-critique-portrait-photography/)[Photo Critique: Portraits 2 (Part 1)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-picture-critique-portrait-photography/)
- [![Photo Critique: Portraits 1](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjI5NjM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-members-picture-critique-portrait-photography/)[Photo Critique: Portraits 1](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-members-picture-critique-portrait-photography/)
- [![Interview With Portrait Photographer Tom Oldham](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjM0NTM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-talk-show-with-special-guest-tom-oldham/)[Interview With Portrait Photographer Tom Oldham](https://visualeducation.com/class/live-talk-show-with-special-guest-tom-oldham/)
- [![Interview With Wedding Photographer David Stanbury](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjM5OTg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/wedding-photography-live-photography-talk-show/)[Interview With Wedding Photographer David Stanbury](https://visualeducation.com/class/wedding-photography-live-photography-talk-show/)
- [![Hair Sweep Lighting Walk-Through](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjQ1MDA=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/hair-sweep-lighting-walkthrough/)[Hair Sweep Lighting Walk-Through](https://visualeducation.com/class/hair-sweep-lighting-walkthrough/)
- [![Angry Man Lighting Walk-Through](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjQ5NjM=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/angry-man-lighting-walkthrough/)[Angry Man Lighting Walk-Through](https://visualeducation.com/class/angry-man-lighting-walkthrough/)
- [![The Emotion of Light](data:image/svg+xml;nitro-empty-id=NTI5OjU0MDg=-1;base64,PHN2ZyB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgNzAwIDcwMCIgd2lkdGg9IjcwMCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI3MDAiIHhtbG5zPSJodHRwOi8vd3d3LnczLm9yZy8yMDAwL3N2ZyI+PC9zdmc+)](https://visualeducation.com/class/1-understanding-the-emotion-of-light/)[The Emotion of Light](https://visualeducation.com/class/1-understanding-the-emotion-of-light/)

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