Portrait Photography: Broad Lighting Setups for Corporate Headshots — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 42m 📚 27 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Portrait Photography: Broad Lighting Setups for Corporate Headshots

Learn how to configure two-light setups and apply broad, soft lighting techniques to capture professional, flattering business portraits for mature subjects.

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Professional business portraits require a careful balance of light and shadow, especially when aiming to deliver a flattering, distinguished look for mature clients. This text-based course teaches you how to master the classic broad lighting technique using a simple two-softbox configuration. You will learn how to position your gear, control contrast, and soften features to produce high-end corporate headshots.\n\nWhat you'll learn:\n- Understand the core principles of broad lighting versus short lighting for portraiture.\n- Configure a dual-light softbox setup to achieve soft, even, and flattering illumination.\n- Adjust light angles and intensity ratios to minimize harsh textures on mature skin.\n- Master modern studio workflows, including continuous LED setups and digital exposure tools.\n- Position subjects effectively to complement their natural features and professional posture.\n- Practice analyzing and troubleshooting common lighting challenges through step-by-step written scenarios.\n\nThe course begins with foundational concepts of light behavior and modifier types, then guides you through a detailed setup walkthrough, complete with positioning coordinates and lighting ratios. Designed for beginner to intermediate photographers looking to expand their studio lighting skills, this course requires no advanced gear or prior portrait experience. Start reading today to elevate your corporate portrait portfolio with professional lighting techniques.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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