Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
You’ve probably seen countless videos on “Portrait Lighting Patterns,” but do they still matter in modern photography—and more importantly, do you know why you’re using them?
In this live lighting tutorial, Ab Sesay goes beyond the textbook definitions to show you how classic lighting patterns like Loop, Butterfly, Rembrandt, and Split still shape the mood, story, and style of your portraits.
This isn’t just a slideshow of diagrams. It’s a real-world demo packed with:
• The visual impact of each lighting pattern—and when to break the rules.
• How to adapt each pattern for fashion, beauty, and cinematic portraiture.
• Creative combinations using modifiers, gels, and fill light to sculpt and stylize your images.
With clear breakdowns, live setups, and practical tips, you’ll leave understanding how to see lighting patterns—and use them 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/do-lighting-patterns-matter-live-photography-demo-with-ab-sesay-tickets-1368878996929?aff=yt
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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You’ve probably seen countless videos on “Portrait Lighting Patterns,” but do they still matter in modern photography—and more importantly, do you know why you’re using them?
In this live lighting tutorial, Ab Sesay goes beyond the textbook definitions to show you how classic lighting patterns like Loop, Butterfly, Rembrandt, and Split still shape the mood, story, and style of your portraits.
This isn’t just a slideshow of diagrams. It’s a real-world demo packed with:
• The visual impact of each lighting pattern—and when to break the rules.
• How to adapt each pattern for fashion, beauty, and cinematic portraiture.
• Creative combinations using modifiers, gels, and fill light to sculpt and stylize your images.
With clear breakdowns, live setups, and practical tips, you’ll leave understanding how to see lighting patterns—and use them 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/do-lighting-patterns-matter-live-photography-demo-with-ab-sesay-tickets-1368878996929?aff=yt
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
Model Dshani
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*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
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*Microphones* Sennheiser
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