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Behind the Scenes: Simple Fashion Photography Lighting Breakdown
By FAITH ADU AFRIYIE 6:04 1,363 views on YouTube Oct 7, 2026
In this video, I break down the lighting for a recent fashion shoot in my Paris studio: a simple two-light setup that blends window light with Godox flash. I cover where each light goes, the power settings, how I trigger... Show more
In this video, I break down the lighting for a recent fashion shoot in my Paris studio: a simple two-light setup that blends window light with Godox flash. I cover where each light goes, the power settings, how I trigger them, and how I changed the setup for a second, more colorful look. ⏱ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:19 The two-light setup 0:37 Umbrella + diffuser trick 1:14 Placing the umbrella (window light on the left) 1:40 Placing the second light (bounce) 2:09 Flash power settings 2:26 Triggering with the Godox X3 Pro 2:52 Exposing for the window light first 3:15 Turning individual lights on and off 4:09 Exposing each light individually 4:18 Camera settings (manual mode) 4:56 Look 2: colorful backdrop and swapped lights 🎒 GEAR USED - Godox AD400Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1411516-REG/godox_ad400pro_witstro_all_in_one_outdoor.html - Godox AD300Pro: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1557022-REG/godox_ad300pro_witstro_outdoor_flash.html - Godox X3 Pro trigger: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1815162-REG/godox_x3_f_ttl_wireless_flash.html - 165 cm umbrella + diffuser: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1383846-REG/godox_ub_004_67_parabolic_umbrella_white.html ⚙️ SETTINGS - Camera: Manual, ISO 2000, 1/125s, f/5.6 - AD400Pro (umbrella): 1/128 - AD300Pro (bounce): 1/32 🔗 LINKS - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roycegallery - Website: https://faithaduafriyie.com - Business inquiries: collabs@faithaduafriyie.com If this helped, like the video and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes breakdowns. #fashionphotography #studiolighting #godox #photographytutorial #parisphotographer
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