Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Photographer @absesay_photo breaks down the key elements behind dramatic portrait—from choosing between hard light and soft light to controlling shadows, mood, and subject placement.
You'll learn how changing your shooting position can completely transform the look of your portraits without moving your lights. AB also compares the visual impact of a Spotlight and the Godox UL180 Softbox, showing how each modifier affects skin texture, shadow transitions, and overall atmosphere.
You'll learn:
The difference between hard light and soft light
How lighting direction changes portrait mood
Rembrandt vs. Butterfly lighting patterns
How to use V-flat fill for balanced shadows
Creative exposure vs. technically correct exposure
How to build a flexible dramatic portrait set
When to choose Spotlight vs. Softbox
Gear:
BFP paired with 65mm Lens
AD600ProII
UL-Octa BOX 180 Softbox
UL-BOX 30×90 Softbox
Model:@laurascharnagl
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Creating Dramatic Portraits
01:00 Hard Light Techniques
02:29 Changing Position, Changing Mood
03:14 Creative Exposure
03:44 Softbox vs. Spotlight
05:22 Building the Perfect Set
06:13 Final Thoughts
#Godox #PortraitLighting #BFP #UL-Octa BOX 180 Softbox #PhotographyLighting
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/godox_global
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/godoxglobal
Like us on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@godox_global
Like us on Twitter: twitter.com/GodoxGlobal
Website: godox.com
Photographer @absesay_photo breaks down the key elements behind dramatic portrait—from choosing between hard light and soft light to controlling shadows, mood, and subject placement.
You'll learn how changing your shooting position can completely transform the look of your portraits without moving your lights. AB also compares the visual impact of a Spotlight and the Godox UL180 Softbox, showing how each modifier affects skin texture, shadow transitions, and overall atmosphere.
You'll learn:
The difference between hard light and soft light
How lighting direction changes portrait mood
Rembrandt vs. Butterfly lighting patterns
How to use V-flat fill for balanced shadows
Creative exposure vs. technically correct exposure
How to build a flexible dramatic portrait set
When to choose Spotlight vs. Softbox
Gear:
BFP paired with 65mm Lens
AD600ProII
UL-Octa BOX 180 Softbox
UL-BOX 30×90 Softbox
Model:@laurascharnagl
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Creating Dramatic Portraits
01:00 Hard Light Techniques
02:29 Changing Position, Changing Mood
03:14 Creative Exposure
03:44 Softbox vs. Spotlight
05:22 Building the Perfect Set
06:13 Final Thoughts
#Godox #PortraitLighting #BFP #UL-Octa BOX 180 Softbox #PhotographyLighting
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/godox_global
Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/godoxglobal
Like us on Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@godox_global
Like us on Twitter: twitter.com/GodoxGlobal
Website: godox.com
