How to Use RGB LED Lights for Portrait Photography | Samuel Bouret @Adorama
How to Use RGB LED Lights for Portrait Photography | Samuel Bouret  @Adorama
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to create cinematic portrait photography using RGB LED lights instead of flash. In this tutorial, Samuel Bouret breaks down two professional lighting setups using Amaran 300C lights and Nanlite Pavotubes to create bold color contrast, dramatic shadows, and cinematic depth. Discover how to shape light, control spill, expose for backgrounds, and build professional studio portraits using continuous LED lighting for both photo and video workflows.

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✘ GEAR USED:

Sony Alpha a7S III Mirrorless Camera
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Canon EOS R5 Mirrorless Camera
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens for Sony E
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Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
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Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens
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DJI RS 4 Gimbal Stabilizer
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Glow EZ Lock Collapsible White Beauty Dish (25")
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Flashpoint R2 Nano Pro Touchscreen TTL Wireless Flash Trigger for Canon, Godox X3Pro C
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Similar light to the amaran 300c 300W (amaran Ray 360c 360W RGB Full-Color Point-Source COB LED Video Light)
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Nanlite PavoTube II 30C 4' 60W RGBWW LED Tube 2-Light Kit
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Nanlite PavoTube II 15C 2' 30W RGBWW LED Tube 2-Light Kit
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Hollyland LARK MAX 2 Ultimate Combo 2-Person Wireless Lavalier Microphone System
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Thanks to the Team!

Photographer/Cinematographer: instagram.com/samuelbouret
Model: instagram.com/moliesha95
Bts Camera op: instagram.com/gabriel_pichizaca
Project Manager: instagram.com/carmenmbouret

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