Canon R3 with 28-70mm F2 shot at 49mm F2.8. Two lume cube lights and a can of smoke. With a black backdrop.
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I don't see that as "soft light."
Lumecubs are notorious small lights compared to most subjects. Soft light is a larger light source in relation to your subject. I think this is a really good photograph (the sharpening is a little high for my tastes) but I don't see this as soft light. Notice the quick transition between light and shadow on his face. This is more like hard light with filled or lifted shadows. If you can, I'd do this shot again and put a larger light source right close to him. Maybe even through a little diffusion in front to help spread that light even further. Your large piece of diffusion would then become your light source making it large and soft if it's close enough to your subject.
Really nice storytelling here though! Very interesting subject! (Keep an eye on the missing smoke in the corner as it adds an inconsistency to the story and pulls you away from your subject...maybe experiment with a gradient mask and reduce the exposure a bit on camera left to keep us focused on your very interesting subject and not bringing us to the smoke, which should be a background element and not something to pull us away from your subject...This may also help with the black space in the left corner as well.)
I get the hard light on the face. Maybe I mistook the warmth for softness everywhere else in the photo. Good catch on the spot missing smoke. Thank you for the time you took to give constructive criticism.
The colours you created are fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed the photo! The warmth is almost contrasting of the subject but it creates a really mysterious juxtaposition. I like it! Keep it up.
I implemented your changes and it’s a better picture. Unfortunately I have no way of updating it here though.
Captivating image. Great lighting, colours and textures. Mood also expressive. I can almost imagine the scent in the air. fantastic 4 star shot