Using a Softbox as Rim Lights to create an Eye Catching Image

In today’s Photo Deconstruction I break down how to create an iconic looking image using 2 lights and a softbox in an unusual way.

For this shoot my goal was to create something graphic, iconic and colorful. I love experimenting in the studio and found this technique to be something I try time and time again.

This image was created with only 2 strobes which at first glance can be a little confusing! One might guess 3, or even 4 lights.

To give the illusion of extra rim lights I'm using a softbox which when positioned close to the subject creates the bits of color that wrap around the subject.

The trick here is really using the flag in between the softbox and the model. Without the flag, you’d have a lot of light splashing back into the camera and a completely different look.

You could totally just stop here and have the model in silhouette, but for me, I wanted to play around a bit with complimentary colors and add a gel to the main light.

For post processing I had to make some adjustments, even though straight out of camera was very close to the end results.

Since we’re shooting directly into the softbox there is going to be some lens flare and we lose a little bit of contrast. So to fix this, I just increased the contrast in camera raw, upped the clarity a bit and darkened down the shadows. I also adjusted the color grade after playing around a bit. Beyond that, I just extended the frame and cleaned up the edges of the hair a bit, which takes us to the final shot.

Using this technique is great if you only have two lights, and heck you don't even need a backdrop so it's great for smaller spaces too!

👇 Let me know in the comments below if you’ve ever tried this technique and what you think of the outcome.
📸 Camera Settings:

✅ 1/200
✅ f/5.6
✅ ISO 400
📸 Gear Used:

✅ Canon EOS R5: https://adorama.rfvk.net/JxzdE
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm F/4: https://adorama.rfvk.net/Rk5Qy
✅ Profoto D2: https://adorama.rfvk.net/qvB7y
✅ Profoto 3x4ft' Softbox: https://adorama.rfvk.net/azKaR
✅ Matthews 24x36'' Flag: https://adorama.rfvk.net/jMVWv
✅ Profoto Air Remote: https://adorama.rfvk.net/W3o5G
✅ Avenger D600 boom arm: https://adorama.rfvk.net/XRdAG
✅ Savage C-Stand: https://adorama.rfvk.net/J1ZW2
✅ Tethertools Tether Cable: https://adorama.rfvk.net/avr5q
✅ Dramatic Color Kit (gels): https://lindsayadler.photo/gelkit
🔥 To learn more about lighting with gels check out the Magic of Gels: https://lindsayadler.photo/gels
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