Learning professional beauty lighting and portrait techniques in the studio
This beauty photography workshop from January 2015 was all about mastering light, refining posing, and working with clean, expressive portrait styles. With a simple studio setup and a focus on controlled lighting, we explored how small adjustments can completely transform the mood of a portrait.
Throughout the session, we practiced classic beauty lighting setups — from soft, flattering high-key looks to dramatic low-key portraits with strong shadows. Each setup highlighted different facets of the model’s expression: confidence, elegance, softness, intensity. The combination of catchlights, subtle makeup, and precise posing created a professional beauty look that feels timeless.
We worked with different backgrounds and color moods as well, including bright white, deep black, and a warm red-toned setup. These variations showed how color can influence atmosphere and help guide the viewer’s attention. Close-up shots emphasized skin texture, eyes, and expression, while wider portraits allowed for more dynamic posing.
Beauty photography is ultimately about balance: light, expression, simplicity, and precision. This workshop provided the perfect environment to experiment, learn, and create portraits that feel clean, modern, and expressive.
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