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 perfe...

Light it Like Jeff: Replicating A Famous Photo | Ep 26

In the realm of iconic imagery, few photographs have captured the essence of timeless elegance and masculine sophistication quite like the 1965 Esquire shaving photo. The image, which graced the pa...

Light it Like Jeff: 80's Fitness Photoshoot | Ep 25

In our latest captivating episode featuring Jeff, we embark on an exciting photographic journey as he collaborates with the radiant model, Emily Lee, to create a series of striking and playful 80's...

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-pa...

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 to promote a hair extension company. The key light is a snooted Profoto B1 ...

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 (@readylightmedia) shows us how to c...

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 strip box for a rim li...

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 70's 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