Lighting Studio Portraits
A feature-length training video in capturing striking studio-style portraits, by Damien Lovegrove.
An inspiring and practical guide for photographers who want to master the art of creating stunning studio-style portraits, packed with essential lighting techniques and creative insights.
36 chapters · 3 hours 20 minutes
Learn how to light beautiful studio portraits
Join Damien as he walks you through his entire process, step by step.
Inside the film
Step by step, light by light.
You'll learn where to place your lights for maximum impact, which camera settings deliver the best results, how to compose powerful images, and what simple accessories can elevate your shots from good to extraordinary.
Each chapter wraps up with a behind-the-scenes look at the final images, complete with exact settings so you can replicate them with confidence.
And here's the best part: you don't need a professional studio to get started. From the very beginning, Damien shows you how to turn almost any space into a working portrait setup. With the right light and a clean background, you'll be amazed at what you can create.
- Video sizeHD 720p
- Run time3 hours 20 minutes
- Chapters36
- ModelsChloé-Jasmine Whichello, Katy Ruth, Stina Sanders, Johanna Ormsby, Iskra Lawrence, Sal Fawzi, Francesca Lovegrove
What Damien uses
Damien's kit list
Camera
- Canon EOS 5D mkII
- Nikon D700
- Fujifilm X100
Lenses
- Canon EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
- Canon EF50mm f/1.2L USM
- Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 VR
Lighting
- Lupo HMI Daylight Spotlights
- Arri Fresnel Lights
- Elinchrom BRX
- Elinchrom Style RX
- Elinchrom Ranger Quadra Kit
Triggers
- Elinchrom Skyport system
Accessories
- Elinchrom Rotalux Softboxes
- Elinchrom Masked Diffusers for Rotalux Softboxes
- Lovegrove Avenger Boom Arm
- Lovegrove Flash Bracket
- Lovegrove Gemini bracket
- Lovegrove Studio Gel Collection
- Elinchrom beauty dish reflectors
- Elinchrom honeycomb grids
- Lighting Stands
- Manfrotto Magic Arm Kit
Reviews
What photographers are saying
Downloaded this studio lighting video a couple of weeks ago and I love it! Broken down into bite size videos of each shoot Damien takes the time to thoroughly explain techniques used and why he uses them. He literally shows what light and shadow he is looking for and where he wants it. His enthusiasm and love for photography also shines through and that makes the videos even better. This is a great resource and one I know I will be returning to again and again.
Jamie
I think you are a wonderful photographer but you are also an extremely good teacher. There are many great photographers but far fewer great teachers. I am a novice photographer only shooting for a few years now. I have a passion for it though and I study the craft constantly. I have been mentored by several top notch professional photographers and although I did learn from the experiences, I have learned more solid information from you after the first part of this video than I did from several all-day photo-shoot sessions with these other top professionals. Thank you for presenting such important information in such a concise and clear presentation. I will forever be your student. Thanks.
Kirk
If Carlsberg did studio lighting vids they'd still have to employ Damien Lovegrove to make it!
Sanctuary Photo
Thanks Damien – this is easily the best studio training video I have come across I cannot wait to try out some new techniques. Thanks, Invigorating viewing.
Lee
About the presenter and photographer
Damien Lovegrove
That's me. I am an eminent portrait photographer and Fujifilm brand ambassador. I have been making professional photographs since 1984.
In my early years, I was a BBC TV cameraman before training as a lighting director. I left the BBC in 1998 to pursue a career as a commercial photographer and then went on to become a world-renowned wedding photographer. I am now an educator, adventurer, writer, and presenter.
I'm inspired by beauty and as I have matured as a photographer I've learned to see beauty in just about everyone and everywhere. It's not what I look at that matters, it is what I see.
Being a good portrait photographer requires key traits like having integrity, fun, respectfulness, and a personable character. It wasn't until I was in my early 30s that I began to gain that all-important confidence needed to hone these skills, and I shot my first portrait in 1996 at the age of 32.
Some of the leading photographers I met early in my career had confidence and craft skills in bucket loads, but somehow they lost the desire or focus to really push themselves to greatness, and they fell by the wayside. It takes continual practice and improvement to get the most from photography and there are many obstacles along the way to overcome.
Perfect for all skill levels
Shoot bold, beautiful portraits.
Lighting Studio Portraits teaches you how to create stunning studio-style images. Damien shares expert lighting setups, camera settings, and creative tips step by step. Learn to shoot anywhere with minimal gear and gain the confidence to produce striking portraits you and your clients will love.
By the end of this tutorial, you'll not only understand the technical side of studio lighting, you'll have the creative confidence to shoot bold, beautiful portraits.