Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Can Ab Sesay build 10 studio setups inside of one hour? Go behind the scenes as photographer Ab Sesay races the clock to build 10 distinct lighting setups in just one hour—live at Adorama in NYC.
From clean commercial to dramatic cinematic looks, Ab will show how to move efficiently and evolve one setup into the next without stopping the shoot. All while taking on challenges from the audience.
You’ll see how he:
-- Designs versatile setups that can be quickly remixed for multiple looks.
-- Uses light meters, ratios, and intentional modifier choices to stay consistent while moving fast.
-- Switches between soft, hard, and gelled light to change mood without rebuilding the entire set.
This session is perfect for photographers who want to:
-- Get more variety out of limited time, space, and gear on set.
-- Understand how to “think in setups” instead of single shots.
-- Level up from memorizing diagrams to truly seeing and shaping light with purpose.
➡️ Note: If you're in NYC and want to attend the demo in person, click here to RSVP for free! eventbrite.com/e/challenge-10-lighting-setups-in-one-hour-with-ab-sesay-tickets-1981207869069?aff=yt
Check out some other incredible live photography and lighting demos from Ab below!
youtube.com/watch?v=sDD_PHQ-Ovg
youtube.com/watch?v=EinYZ_2xFdE
youtube.com/watch?v=mfLwzNrlkjE
More about the presenter ⤵️
Ab Sesay currently resides in the NY area and enjoys working on productions both large and small with ideas that are simple and complex.
As a multidisciplinary commercial advertising photographer, and creative producer/director who blends the ability to analyze ideas, technology, and resources to educate those interested in upping their lighting game on how to get to the next level.
He is also the brand manager for Sekonic Light Meters, Executive Producer and Creative Director for the Mac Group, and independent producer/photographer developing lighting education for Adorama TV (Level Up Lighting Show), Sekonic, and Fujifilm.
Ab's Website: absesay.com
Ab's Instagram: instagram.com/absesay_photo
Ab's TikTok: instagram.com/absesay_photo
Ab's "Level Up" Series on AdoramaTV: youtube.com/watch?v=LKrnu3vNbKs&list=PLwm6LvGc5xq0eNSTZ_gbOJkecAAELuh6F
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*Grip, Stands, and Supports* Avenger + Manfrotto
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*Video Multicam Switcher* Blackmagic Design
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*Projector* BenQ
BenQ HT4550i 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Home Theater DLP Projector
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BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510S 24.5" Full HD 16:9 Monitor
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*Sound Board* Zoom
Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder
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*Speakers* Mackie
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*Microphones* Sennheiser
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Can Ab Sesay build 10 studio setups inside of one hour? Go behind the scenes as photographer Ab Sesay races the clock to build 10 distinct lighting setups in just one hour—live at Adorama in NYC.
From clean commercial to dramatic cinematic looks, Ab will show how to move efficiently and evolve one setup into the next without stopping the shoot. All while taking on challenges from the audience.
You’ll see how he:
-- Designs versatile setups that can be quickly remixed for multiple looks.
-- Uses light meters, ratios, and intentional modifier choices to stay consistent while moving fast.
-- Switches between soft, hard, and gelled light to change mood without rebuilding the entire set.
This session is perfect for photographers who want to:
-- Get more variety out of limited time, space, and gear on set.
-- Understand how to “think in setups” instead of single shots.
-- Level up from memorizing diagrams to truly seeing and shaping light with purpose.
➡️ Note: If you're in NYC and want to attend the demo in person, click here to RSVP for free! eventbrite.com/e/challenge-10-lighting-setups-in-one-hour-with-ab-sesay-tickets-1981207869069?aff=yt
Check out some other incredible live photography and lighting demos from Ab below!
youtube.com/watch?v=sDD_PHQ-Ovg
youtube.com/watch?v=EinYZ_2xFdE
youtube.com/watch?v=mfLwzNrlkjE
More about the presenter ⤵️
Ab Sesay currently resides in the NY area and enjoys working on productions both large and small with ideas that are simple and complex.
As a multidisciplinary commercial advertising photographer, and creative producer/director who blends the ability to analyze ideas, technology, and resources to educate those interested in upping their lighting game on how to get to the next level.
He is also the brand manager for Sekonic Light Meters, Executive Producer and Creative Director for the Mac Group, and independent producer/photographer developing lighting education for Adorama TV (Level Up Lighting Show), Sekonic, and Fujifilm.
Ab's Website: absesay.com
Ab's Instagram: instagram.com/absesay_photo
Ab's TikTok: instagram.com/absesay_photo
Ab's "Level Up" Series on AdoramaTV: youtube.com/watch?v=LKrnu3vNbKs&list=PLwm6LvGc5xq0eNSTZ_gbOJkecAAELuh6F
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SUBSCRIBE TO ADORAMA EVENTS FOR MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS
➡ youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
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Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama!
adorama.com/MyAccount/Login
•••••••••••••••••••••••••
HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE BRANDS THAT HELPED PROVIDE GEAR FOR THE EVENT SPACE!
*Cameras* Nikon
adorama.com/brands/Nikon
*Camera Cages* Smallrig
adorama.com/brands/SmallRig
*Lights* Nanlite
adorama.com/brands/NanLite
*Grip, Stands, and Supports* Avenger + Manfrotto
› adorama.com/brands/Avenger
› adorama.com/brands/Manfrotto
*Video Multicam Switcher* Blackmagic Design
adorama.com/brands/Blackmagic-Design
*Projector* BenQ
BenQ HT4550i 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Home Theater DLP Projector
adorama.com/bqht4550i.html
BenQ MOBIUZ EX2510S 24.5" Full HD 16:9 Monitor
adorama.com/bex2510s.html
*Sound Board* Zoom
Zoom PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder
adorama.com/zop8.html
*Speakers* Mackie
adorama.com/brands/Mackie
*Microphones* Sennheiser
adorama.com/brands/Sennheiser
#portraitphotography #photographytips #adoramaevents
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ADORAMA ACCOUNTS:
🔹 AdoramaTV youtube.com/@UC8Pksdbj37CdE00kmE7Z1dw
🔹 Adorama Cinema: youtube.com/@UC8G0imy9Ak4f4KVjJle9V-A
🔹 Shop adorama.com
🔹 TikTok tiktok.com/@adoramanyc
🔹 Facebook facebook.com/Adorama
🔹 Instagram instagram.com/adorama
🔹 Twitter https://x.com/adorama
🔹 Threads threads.net/@adorama
🔹 Blog adorama.com/alc
🔹 Discord adorama.com/discord
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