Putting a dramatic twist on Clamshell Lighting
In this Photo Deconstruction I’m going to show you a dramatic and unexpected twist on clamshell lighting.
First, what is clamshell lighting?
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Clamshell lighting is a portrait photography technique that uses two lights to create a soft, even light that can flatter the face and gets it's name based on how the lights are positioned.
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00:48 Final Image
00:58 Behind the Scenes
5:13 Post Processing
💡Lighting (3)
(1) Main light: Positioned above and centered on the subject's face.
Light Modifier: Equipped with a five degree grid to concentrate the light narrowly.
Purpose: Creates deep shadows on the subject's face for a dramatic effect.
(2) Fill light: Positioned below the subject's face.
Light Modifier: A strip softbox with a grid.
Purpose: Lifts shadows and adds detail to shadowed areas.
(3) Background light: Positioned behind the subject.
Light Modifier: Bare strobe with an ND gel.
Purpose: Controls brightness and creates separation between the subject and the background.
🖌 Post Processing
✅ Adjusted white balance in raw processing to make the image warmer.
✅ Enhanced shine in the subject's hair.
✅ Used Generative Fill in Photoshop to clean up rough areas in the hair.
✅ Applied liquify tool in Photoshop to make the hair appear fuller.
✅ Minor color adjustments and improvements in hair were made, but skin retouching was subtle due to the good condition of the model's skin.
📢 I’d love to hear your thoughts on the final outcome. Drop a comment below!
📸 Camera Settings:
✅ 1/200th
✅ F/8
✅ ISO 400
📸 Gear Used:
✅ Canon EOS R5: https://adorama.rfvk.net/JxzdE
✅ Canon 24-105mm 2.8 RF: https://adorama.rfvk.net/q74XY
✅ Profoto D2: https://adorama.rfvk.net/qvB7y
✅ Profoto 1x4' Strip Softbox: https://adorama.rfvk.net/4AdQn
✅ Profoto Air Remote: https://adorama.rfvk.net/W3o5G
✅ Lee Filters 225 Neutral Density Frost: https://adorama.rfvk.net/Kj7gVe
✅ Avenger D600 boom arm: https://adorama.rfvk.net/XRdAG
✅ Savage C-Stand: https://adorama.rfvk.net/J1ZW2
✅ Rosco Creative Effects Gel Kit: https://adorama.rfvk.net/oZDno
✅ Tether tools Tether Cable: https://adorama.rfvk.net/avr5q
✅ Savage Seamless Beige: http://adorama.rfvk.net/zkmEr
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