Are you searching for the best light for photography, best lighting setup for studio photography, or best constant light for photography? In this video, I’ll guide you through how to choose the right light for your creative needs—whether it’s LED, continuous, or flash lighting. Drawing on over 25 years of professional photography experience, I’ll explain the key differences, share my personal recommendations, and help you find versatile tools to elevate your work.
From understanding light quality and placement to exploring must-have modifiers like the 100cm octabox and silver beauty dish, this video will provide actionable insights to improve your lighting setups. Whether you’re shooting portraits, fashion, or outdoor scenes, the right tools and techniques make all the difference.
📌 Gear Mentioned in the Video:
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Flashpoint XPLOR 400 Pro
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Nanlite Forza 720 LED Spot Light
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Nanlite Forza 500 LED Monolight
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Nanlite FS 300B Bicolor LED Monolight
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Elinchrom Rotalux Deep Octabox (100cm / 39”)
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Elinchrom Softlite 27" Reflector (Beauty Dish) 64 degrees - Silver
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Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
02:08 - Continuous V Flash
02:24 - Why you would choose continuous lights
02:52 - The Power of Flash
04:34 - Which continuous lights should you buy?
05:29 - My Recommendations for Continuous Lights
06:06 - Colored LEDs vs. Gels
06:34 - My Recommendations for Flash Units
07:46 - Quality of Light & Modifiers
10:35 - Final Thoughts
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