Light Experimentation
September 3rd, 2022
I experimented with my Profoto D2 and light modifiers in my studio. I was/am looking for different combinations for different affects. My experimentation was prompted by a desire to better understand what kind of choices I have when I am doing different projects. Most specifically for portraits and artistic nudes.
Emi with Umbrella
Canon R5 with 85 F1.2 at 1/200 F1.2.
Profoto D2 in the left corner paired with a 41” Westcott umbrella at 6 feet from subject. Power: 7.5
Profoto A2 positioned behind subject with a red gel and aimed at background.
Power: 10
Notice that the red tone is almost completely not visible as the light from the umbrella completely overrides it. Unsurprising because the A2 is 100W and the D2 is 500W.
Emi with Softbox pointed at her
Canon R5 with 85 F1.2 at 1/200 F1.2.
Profoto D2 in the left corner paired with a Profoto 3’ Octobox at 6 feet from subject. Power: 7.5
Profoto A2 positioned behind subject with a red gel and aimed at background.
Power: 10
Notice that the red tone is a bit more visible as a light pink tone.
Emi with Softbox turned at 45 degrees
Canon R5 with 85 F1.2 at 1/60 F1.2.
Profoto D2 in the left corner paired with a Profoto 3’ Octobox at 6 feet from subject. Power: 7.5
Profoto A2 positioned behind subject with a red gel and aimed at background.
Power: 10
I changed the shutter speed to 1/60 which brought out the color more. Lighting on her face stayed the same. Notice that the red tone is much more defined. There is a light red tinge on the edges of her figure.
Emi with Softbox turned to face right wall
Canon R5 with 85 F1.2 at 1/60 F1.2.
Profoto D2 in the left corner paired with a Profoto 3’ Octobox with grid at 6 feet from subject turned towards wall.
Power: 9.5
Profoto A2 positioned behind subject with a red gel and aimed at background.
Power: 10
This really brings out the color on the background with more tinges of red on the edges of her body.
Emi with Softbox edged
Canon R5 with 85 F1.2 at 1/60 F1.2.
Profoto D2 in the left corner paired with a Profoto 3’ Octobox with grid at 6 feet from subject. Power: 9
Profoto A2 positioned behind subject with a red gel and aimed at background.
Power: 10
There is now a shadow on the other side of her face from the light.
Emi with Softbox edged and reflector
Canon R5 with 85 F1.2 at 1/60 F1.2.
Profoto D2 in the left corner paired with a Profoto 3’ Octobox with grid at 6 feet from subject. Power: 9
V-Flat Reflector to the right
Profoto A2 positioned behind subject with a red gel and aimed at background.
Power: 10
Notice how the shadow edge is softened.