Behind The Scenes

Light It Like Jeff: Shooting a 70's Denim Look | Ep 27

In this 70s-themed photoshoot, Jeff uses a fully opened V-Flat against the wall to bounce light back onto the subject. Warm tones fill the atmosphere and we have to say bravo on capturing such perf...

Light It Like Jeff: Model in a Box | Ep 23

We’re gonna think INSIDE the box today with Nashville photographer Jeff Carpenter and model Allee Sutton. They’re designing this photoshoot after the 60s with white go-go boots, a fitted flower-pat...

Light it Like Jeff: Two Lights and Two V-Flats | Ep 22

Using two lights and two V-Flats, Jeff Carpenter and model Allee-Sutton are back to create unique, lavender-tinged images...

Light it Like Jeff: Shooting The Perfect Self Portrait | Ep 21

If you’re limited on gear or traveling minimally but need to diversify your imagery, then this one’s for you. Watch and learn while photographer Jeff Carpenter shows us how to create three differen...

Light it Like Jeff | Shooting a High Contrast Split Background Portrait | Ep 20

Today, we’re gonna light it like Nashville-based photographer Jeff Carpenter and model, Caroline. Let’s step into Jeff’s studio as he crafts a high contrast, split background portrait with sci-fi v...

Light it Like Jeff: Shooting Branded Products With A Model | Ep 19

In this episode Jeff is shooting with his favorite model Aly for a skincare brand called Good Molecules. Using a non diffused beauty dish as his key light, a ...

Light it Like Jeff: Creating Light Patterns On A Background

Jeff Carpenter shows us here how to create a chevron pattern lighting effect on the background, which is the black side our the V-Flat.

Light It Like Jeff: Shooting Vintage 70's Theme Portrait

Nothing like some good old-fashioned 70s to bring in the funk. In this episode, Jeff uses 3 lights and 2 V-Flats to achieve this super moody cool portrait of his Emily.

Light it Like Jeff: Casting A Shadow On Your Headshot | Ep 16

Jeff shows us how to create a more interesting looking headshot using a overhead light to cast a shadow onto the model. 

Light it Like Jeff: Shooting Fun Colorful Profile Images | Ep 15

In this episode, Jeff walks us though his setup as he works with Caroline to create some incredible images for her modeling portfolio

Light it Like Jeff: Duo Board Headshots | Ep 14

In this slightly unconventional episode of Light it Like Jeff, we're taking headshots using one of our Duo Board backdrops! 

Light it Like Jeff: Dramatic Background Using 2 V-Flats | Ep 13

In this episode, Jeff takes us through the steps in creating a dramatic portrait lighting setup. Watch along as Jeff breaks down the composure piece by piece and learn how he captured these stunnin...