Soft light is often the preferred style for portraiture, as it is more flattering on the subject. However, soft light produces more gradual transitions and requires relatively larger sources, which can make it more difficult to precisely control its position in the frame. This great video tutorial will show you how to create a portrait using soft but carefully controlled lighting using flags and v-flats.
Coming to you from John Gress, this helpful video tutorial will show you how to create soft but correctly applied lighting to portraits using flags and v-flats. Soft light comes from sources larger than the subject, and so more light is thrown around the frame than if it were harder. For some applications or styles this is not a problem, but if you have a very specific look you have to start thinking not only about how to add light to the frame but also how to remove it. Watch the video above for the full rundown from Gress.
If you want to continue learning about portrait lighting, be sure to check out “Face lighting: Lighting for landscape and portrait shots With Peter Hurley! “
