Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Shooting personal branding session in a smaller space may (at first) feel limiting, but the good news is that you don’t need a massive studio to produce high-end, polished results.
In this video I demonstrate how to use compact modifiers, control light spill with grids, and use space-saving techniques (like specialty stands or bouncing light) to make the most out of your small studio!
Key topics covered:
Choosing smaller light modifiers that still provide soft, flattering light
Using grids on main and rim lights to control spill and keep backgrounds clean
Creating a large, soft fill light with small footprint by bouncing light into room corners
Selecting compact light stands to keep gear out of your frame in tight spaces
Backing up and zooming in to compress your subject and narrow your field of view
💡Lighting
Main Light: A 3-foot Octabox with a grid positioned on the left side of the frame to keep light soft, directional, and controlled.
Fill Light: A bare bulb strobe bounced into a corner of the room to create a large, soft fill light with a minimal physical footprint.
Rim Light: A 1x4 foot strip softbox with a grid, mounted on a compact stand, used to add polished separation and depth without spilling light onto the background.
If you want to dive deeper into these techniques, feel free to check out my linked tutorials on personal branding, headshots, and building a profitable photography business below.
The Luxury Portrait Experience: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/product/the-luxury-portrait-experience
Headshot Lighting Guide: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/product/headshot-lighting-recipe-guide
Learn+: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/learnplus Check out episodes on headshots, portfolio in a day, and many more!
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✘ GEAR USED:
✅ Canon EOS R5 Mark II: https://prf.hn/l/w94R48j/
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L: https://prf.hn/l/deZLnJq/
✅ Profoto D3 1250w: https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Profoto RFI Softbox 3' Octa: https://prf.hn/l/2MgNxwV/
✅ Profoto 1x4’ Strip Softbox: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/
✅ Profoto 1x4’ Strip Softbox 50 Degree Grid: https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/
✅ MagStand: magnetmod.com/lindsayadler
✅ Savage Universal Coral background: https://prf.hn/l/8jDE3Dp/
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Shooting personal branding session in a smaller space may (at first) feel limiting, but the good news is that you don’t need a massive studio to produce high-end, polished results.
In this video I demonstrate how to use compact modifiers, control light spill with grids, and use space-saving techniques (like specialty stands or bouncing light) to make the most out of your small studio!
Key topics covered:
Choosing smaller light modifiers that still provide soft, flattering light
Using grids on main and rim lights to control spill and keep backgrounds clean
Creating a large, soft fill light with small footprint by bouncing light into room corners
Selecting compact light stands to keep gear out of your frame in tight spaces
Backing up and zooming in to compress your subject and narrow your field of view
💡Lighting
Main Light: A 3-foot Octabox with a grid positioned on the left side of the frame to keep light soft, directional, and controlled.
Fill Light: A bare bulb strobe bounced into a corner of the room to create a large, soft fill light with a minimal physical footprint.
Rim Light: A 1x4 foot strip softbox with a grid, mounted on a compact stand, used to add polished separation and depth without spilling light onto the background.
If you want to dive deeper into these techniques, feel free to check out my linked tutorials on personal branding, headshots, and building a profitable photography business below.
The Luxury Portrait Experience: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/product/the-luxury-portrait-experience
Headshot Lighting Guide: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/product/headshot-lighting-recipe-guide
Learn+: learn.lindsayadlerphotography.com/learnplus Check out episodes on headshots, portfolio in a day, and many more!
SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY:
➥ youtube.com/user/adoramaTV
__________________________________
Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! adorama.com/MyAccount/Login
🔷
Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: adorama.com/g/adorama-credit.
__________________________________
✘ GEAR USED:
✅ Canon EOS R5 Mark II: https://prf.hn/l/w94R48j/
✅ Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L: https://prf.hn/l/deZLnJq/
✅ Profoto D3 1250w: https://prf.hn/l/K9ENnmk/
✅ Profoto RFI Softbox 3' Octa: https://prf.hn/l/2MgNxwV/
✅ Profoto 1x4’ Strip Softbox: https://prf.hn/l/7gzpRAa/
✅ Profoto 1x4’ Strip Softbox 50 Degree Grid: https://prf.hn/l/jXO1wM9/
✅ MagStand: magnetmod.com/lindsayadler
✅ Savage Universal Coral background: https://prf.hn/l/8jDE3Dp/
#studiophotography #brandingphotography #adorama
__________________________________
❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏
➥ TikTok tiktok.com/@adoramanyc
➥ Facebook facebook.com/adorama
➥ Instagram instagram.com/adorama
➥ X https://x.com/adorama
➥ Discord adorama.com/discord
❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏
➥ Shop adorama.com
➥ Blog adorama.com/alc
➥ Adorama Events youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents
__________________________________
More of Lindsay Adler
Photographer: Lindsay Adler @lindsayadler_photo
youtube.com/@lindsayadlerphoto
__________________________________
THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!
