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Sometimes the most powerful portraits come from the simplest setups. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of my favorite one-light techniques—a beauty dish in a butterfly formation—that blends the softness of beauty lighting with the drama of sculpted shadows. I'll share how to position your light, plus a few easy variations using a diffusion sock, grid, and v-flats to control the look. Whether you're shooting editorial or personal branding, this setup will give you striking, professional portraits with just one light.
Grab your FREE copy of my book One Light, Many Looks at jamespatrick.com/oneligh
By James Patrick: Photographer, Marketer, Storyteller5
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Sometimes the most powerful portraits come from the simplest setups. In this episode, I'm breaking down one of my favorite one-light techniques—a beauty dish in a butterfly formation—that blends the softness of beauty lighting with the drama of sculpted shadows. I'll share how to position your light, plus a few easy variations using a diffusion sock, grid, and v-flats to control the look. Whether you're shooting editorial or personal branding, this setup will give you striking, professional portraits with just one light.
Grab your FREE copy of my book One Light, Many Looks at jamespatrick.com/oneligh

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