Behind the scenes | Creative Portrait with different backdrops

Posted on 6 January 2022 | By Flash

In this new series, we are going to create creative portraits with some different simple kinds of backdrops. These are made of thin, transparent material and are available in various colors (shop).

In this photoshoot, the focus is more on creativity than on technique.  I was inspired by a fabric that I had found and started experimenting with it.  I used a fan to bring some movement into the fabric, which gives a cool effect.

Behind the scenes | Creative Portrait

Meta data | ISO: 100 | Aperture: f/16 | Shutter speed: 1/125e

Setup

For my main light, I use our new Link800 flash with a Silver 24" Octa foldable softbox with a grid. The grid allows for better control of the light distribution and adds contrast and drama to the image. For my background light, I use this together with a standard reflector, grid, and  colour Domes.

Behind the scenes | Creative Portrait

Behind the scenes setup

Behind the scenes movie

Get started with different fabrics and colour gels, get inspired and learn the process and set up in this tutorial.

Behind the scenes | Creative Portrait Creative Portrait The Different Fabrics

Anthony thanks you for watching "How To Create The Shot"

Now we want to see what you can create; follow us on Instagram at @flitsenflash, and if there's a particular lighting technique that you're interested in or learning more about, leave us a suggestion in the comments below.

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