Behind The Scenes

One-Light Setup: How I Got the Shot by Nathan Elson

In this video, Nathan Elson uses a one-light setup and a V-Flat with precise positioning to create stunning, textured portraits with soft, natural-looking light.

Photographing Model In Boxing Shorts Using 1 Large Light

When your model has cute boxing shorts and the Rocky movies were your favorite films growing up you need to capture the moment.

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 70s-Themed Portrait | Ep 17

Watch how Jeff Carpenter uses a three-light setup, V-Flats, and gels to create a vibrant, vintage 70s-themed portrait with a natural look and a subtle pop of color.

Shooting Gorgeous Light With 1 Strobe (and a giant butterfly) | Dani Diamond

Dani pulls out a giant 8X8 butterfly in his 1 light set-up using 1 strobe in a 60" octa and the white side of a V-Flat to add lots of fill light back onto the model.

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. 

How to Create Perfect Lighting for Headshots | Dani Diamond

Dani Diamond shows how to create directional lighting for headshots using V-Flats, highlighting his model with ambient light and a backlight for extra depth.

The Manual: Photoshoot In Abandoned House | Emmanuel Phillips

Watch as Emmanuel goes deep somewhere in the midsts of rural Florida to find this abandoned house with stunning textures on the walls.

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

Get Fail-Proof Catalog Images | Dani Diamond

In this video tutorial, Dani Diamond shares his fail-proof two-light V-Flat setup to capture consistent, pro-quality catalog images with perfect lighting and balanced shadows.

Photography Wars: Lindsay Adler vs Dani Diamond

Watch as Lindsay Adler and Dani Diamond face off in Photography Wars, tackling two intense challenges with a 35mm and 85mm lens in just five minutes each.

Light It Like Jeff: Duo Board Headshots | Ep 14

Watch how Jeff Carpenter uses a Duo Board backdrop, typically for product shots, to create stylish headshots with a creative three-light setup in his studio.